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APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Invited to Attend the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress and Sports Media Awards

APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard Invited to Attend the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress and Sports Media Awards The AIPS Congress is a gathering of esteemed sports journalists and industry leaders from around the world, providing a platform for meaningful discussions on the future of sports journalism RABAT, Morocco, May 6, 2025/ […]

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ILLICIT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN UGANDA SURPASSES 65%, NEW REPORT WARNS

ILLICIT ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN UGANDA SURPASSES 65%, NEW REPORT WARNS Coalition Calls for Urgent National Action amid Rising Health and Economic Risks A new report released by the Coalition against Illicit Alcohol (CAIA) has revealed a disturbing surge in the consumption of unregulated alcohol across Uganda. According to the report, illicit alcohol—mainly spirits—now accounts for

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NETSCOUT’s 2H 2024 Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Unrelenting DDoS Threats Across the Region

From hotels and clothing retailers to telco providers, no East African sector is safe   NETSCOUT’s 2H 2024 Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Unrelenting DDoS Threats Across the Region NAIROBI, Kenya – April 24, 2025– NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. has released its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of 2024, highlighting the evolving cyber threat landscape across East Africa.

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Ukraine parliament to vote on ratifying US minerals deal on May 8: lawmaker

Ukraine parliament to vote on ratifying US minerals deal on May 8: lawmaker Ukraine’s parliament will hold a vote on May 8 to ratify a minerals deal signed with the US earlier this week, a lawmaker said on Friday, while two other documents pertaining to the agreement will not need to be ratified. Ukraine and

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Health Minister Warns Against Misuse of Vaccine Vehicles

 By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has issued a stern warning to district officials against misusing vehicles designated for vaccine distribution, emphasizing that they should not be repurposed for personal or commercial activities such as fish vending. Speaking at the National Medical Stores (NMS) in Kajjansi, Wakiso district, Dr.

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MTN Uganda Leads Drive for Efficient Water Management with Smart Meters

A smart water meter in action, as displayed by MTN Uganda at the AfWASA convention   MTN Uganda Leads Drive for Efficient Water Management with Smart Meters Ugandans are set to gain greater control over their water bills and usage, thanks to the upcoming rollout of smart water meters by MTN Uganda. These advanced devices

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MTN Uganda Leads Drive for Efficient Water Management with Smart Meters

MTN  Uganda Leads Drive for Efficient Water Management with Smart Meters Ugandans are set to gain greater control over their water bills and usage, thanks to the upcoming rollout of smart water meters by MTN Uganda. These advanced devices will provide households and businesses with real-time data on water consumption, helping them monitor usage, prevent

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iGenius Launches One of the World’s Largest Sovereign AI Data Centres Leveraging Vertiv Infrastructure, NVIDIA Accelerated Computing and Omniverse

iGenius Launches One of the World’s Largest Sovereign AI Data Centres Leveraging Vertiv Infrastructure, NVIDIA Accelerated Computing and Omniverse Supports rollout of enterprise-grade deployment of sovereign AI compute Embodies a fusion of exceptional computational power, energy efficiency, and data sovereignty while balancing stringent data security requirements.  Columbus, Ohio [April 22, 2025] – Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of

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UGANDA LOSES BILLIONS TO MONEY PRINTING—BOU DEPUTY GOVERNOR WARNS AS CALL TO ACTION ISSUED FOR ACCOUNTANTS

UGANDA LOSES BILLIONS TO MONEY PRINTING—BOU DEPUTY GOVERNOR WARNS AS CALL TO ACTION ISSUED FOR ACCOUNTANTS   ENTEBBE, April 23, 2025 — The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has raised the red flag over Uganda’s heavy spending on money printing, cautioning that it is costing the country significant financial resources

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GOVERNMENT READY TO PAY KITEEZI GARBAGE SLIDE VICTIMS – KCCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Ugandan Government is ready to pay compensation to the victims of the Kiteezi garbage slide as soon as the official valuation is completed, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki has assured. Speaking during a community meeting at Kiteezi Church of Uganda on Friday, Buzeki said that the government is

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