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GREEN SCAM? Ugandans curse SPIRO e-bikes over exorbitant-hidden-double charges, half-charged batteries.

GREEN SCAM? Ugandans curse SPIRO e-bikes over exorbitant-hidden-double charges, half-charged batteries.

What was hailed as Uganda’s “clean transport revolution” is fast turning into a national outrage.When President Yoweri Museveni launched Spiro Uganda in July 2024, the promise sounded golden — cheap, green, and smart transport for the ordinary rider

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Eight Schools Battle for Shs 20M Stanbic Innovation Championship Grand Prize

Eight Schools Battle for Shs 20M Stanbic Innovation Championship Grand Prize

With a combined prize pool worth over shs30 million, and a national spotlight shining brighter than ever, eight student teams from across Uganda are preparing to face off in the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025 Grand Finale on August 29 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.This year’

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Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Vandals Blamed for Darkness on Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights

Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working — sparking concern and questions from road users.The Ministry of Works and Tran

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Vietnamese Energy Mogul Slams Africa’s Development Paralysis

Vietnamese Energy Mogul Slams Africa’s Development Paralysis

A Vietnamese energy mogul has delivered a sobering critique of Africa’s chronic development paralysis, warning that failure to prioritize basics like energy in countries like Kenya is fatal to economic progress.Doanh Chau, president of Vietnam Gas and Energy Science Grou

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‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

‘We’re aware the boda market is built on trust’

Imagine you’re running an asset financing business in Europe and think, “Why not give East Africa a shot?” So you do the research, find the market, and discover real potential.  That’s how Mogo Uganda, an asset-financing tech company, landed in Kampala.  The

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DRC government pushes back against US child labour assessment

DRC government pushes back against US child labour assessment

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has protested the US labelling of child labour in mines, with Kinshasa saying the assessment does not take into account the steps taken to improve on the sector’s governance. The reactions this week followed a US Department of Labour’s report th

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Youth urged to harness AI for creativity, not crutch for innovation

Youth urged to harness AI for creativity, not crutch for innovation

With the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, young people have been urged not to let AI diminish their capacity for innovation and creativity, but rather to use it to enhance their abilities. Mr Ibrahim Kayongo, Quality Manager at Tecno Uganda, emphasized that while AI

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5 mistakes that are shortening your laptop's lifespan

5 mistakes that are shortening your laptop's lifespan

Key TakeawaysDon't dismiss surge protection - voltage spikes can harm your laptopHandle your device with care - prevent physical damage over timeRegularly update and maintain your laptop for optimal performanceWhile t

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Should America strike back at Iran?

Should America strike back at Iran?

There’s no denying Iran’s proxy forces are great value for money. The regime’s support for its allied militias, including the Lebanese Hizbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, probably doesn’t exceed a few billion dollars per annum — perhaps even less, given that many have their own sources of

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