Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27
Uganda projects 10.4% economic growth in FY2026/27independent.co.ug44minKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by 10.4 percent by the en...
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Trump administration expands list of countries subject to entry restrictions
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation expanding the list of countries subject to full or partial entry restrictions to cover around 40 countries, e...
Parliament SACCO struggles to release savings of 34 deceased MPs over widow wrangles
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Uganda’s notorious gold fraud syndicates have struck again—this time roping in high-profile foreign operatives, including a former FBI Special Agent, a form...
New Digital Creators Summit to Boost Creative Economy
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MTN MoMo, Letshego and dfcu Bank Launch Innovative Loans to Boost Agent Liquidity
MTN Mobile Money Limited, in collaboration with Letshego Uganda and dfcu Bank, has unveiled two innovative loan products aimed at providing mobile money agents with insta...
Central Bank of Russia eases restrictions, opens mutual funds to crypto investments
Russia’s relationship with crypto has swung between crackdowns and cautious acceptance, and its latest moves show that this balancing act is far from over.After fi...