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We shall rescue you from exorbitant loan interest rates-NRM Secretary Gen promises to rescue city vendors

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General, Rt Hon Richard Todwong, has vowed to rescue thousands of city vendors from the sharp fangs of loan sharks who take advantage of their financial situation to charge them exorbitant interest rates. Todwong was on Sunday meeting leaders of vendors from Kampala at the party headquarters when he […]

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Veteran businessman Sanjay Tanna has officially picked nomination forms to contest for the position of National Chairperson of the Entrepreneurs League under the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC)

With over 30 years of hands-on business experience in Uganda, Tanna brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and a strong commitment to revitalizing the Entrepreneurs League. Businessman Sanjay Tanna has  this morning been duly nominated  for the position of National Chairperson of the Entrepreneurs League in the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). He cites over

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Empowering Critical Infrastructure Through Talent: Vertiv Inaugurates New Academy Centre in Frankfurt

New facility to train EMEA engineers to meet the growing demands of the AI-driven digital infrastructure Frankfurt, Germany – [July 04, 2025] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced the opening of its new Vertiv Academy training centre in Frankfurt, Germany. Strategically located in one of Europe’s most connected cities,

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IBAU INTRODUCES “KIMEEZA” TO BOOST INSURANCE AWARENESS IN UGANDA

By Naome Namusoke/ KMA Updates  KAMPALA – Insurance penetration in Uganda remains critically low, currently standing at less than 1%, according to industry statistics. Experts attribute this to limited public awareness, misconceptions about insurance, and mistrust within communities—factors that have left the sector lagging behind despite its potential to support socio-economic development. To address this

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Everyone using Google Chrome must restart their browser now – don’t ignore new alert

Anyone using Chrome must head to their settings and give their web browser a very quick reboot with delay. Google has just confirmed the release of a very important update, and it’s not something to be ignored. The reason why this upgrade is so vital is that it fixes a worrying security issue found within Google’s web

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EABC and AfDB Sign USD 1 Million Grant Agreement to Accelerate Sustainable Industrialization in East Africa By Nao

By Naome Namusoke /KMA Updates Arusha, Tanzania | In a major boost for East Africa’s industrial transformation agenda, the East African Business Council (EABC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a landmark USD 1 million grant agreement aimed at driving sustainable industrialization across the region. The agreement, signed in Arusha, marks a key

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Philippines’ Payments Evolution: Moving beyond QR Payments for a culture embracing Credit Instalments

Author: Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer, Stanchion Payments Solutions Arriving in the Philippines from Indonesia on our South-East Asia tour supported by AusTrade was in stark contrast to Indonesia, both in terms of the arrival at the airport and the trip from the airport to the central district.  As a European, this was visually what

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MTN MoMo Launches Cover by MoMo, Starting with “Family Cover” Insurance Offering in Partnership with Sanlam Uganda.

Built on MTN MoMo’s commitment to drive financial inclusion through digital innovation, Cover by MoMo brings insurance to the palm of every Ugandan. – Chief Product Officer, MoMo Jemimah Kairuki MTN MoMo Launches Cover by MoMo, Starting with “Family Cover” Insurance Offering in Partnership with Sanlam Uganda. MTN MoMo has launched “Cover by MoMo”, starting

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Building the Infrastructure for Kenya’s Digital Leap

Wojtek Piorko, Vertiv By Wojtek Piorko, managing director, Africa at Vertiv Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But to fully make use of these opportunities, the country must address the infrastructure demands driving tomorrow’s digital economy. Across Africa – and

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“Jaguza ne Standard Chartered Bank” Deposit Campaign launched

Display of some of the giveaways to be won during the launch Kampala, Uganda – Tuesday, 1 July 2025: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has today unveiled its latest deposit campaign dubbed “Jaguza ne Standard Chartered,” designed to reward clients for saving, transacting and maintaining deposits with the Bank. Running from 01st July to 30th September

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