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Asian markets plunge as Trump’s global tariff turmoil deepens

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Asian markets plunge as Trump’s global tariff turmoil deepens Hong KongCNN — Asian markets plunged on Monday, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by US President Donald Trump’s trade war and China’s forceful response to unexpectedly high tariffs. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei fell by more than 8% shortly after opening, while the broader Topix index last traded more than 6.5% […]

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PRESIDENTIAL SWEARING: STATE HOUSE RING FENCES SHS.6BN FOR SWEARING OF 2026-31 PRESIDENT ELECT.

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PRESIDENTIAL SWEARING: STATE HOUSE RING FENCES SHS.6BN FOR SWEARING OF 2026-31 PRESIDENT ELECT. By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates. Office of the president has ear marked shs.6bn in the 2025/26 financial year for Swearing in of the 2026-31 president Elect where incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and others opposition figures have expressed interest for the highest office. The

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Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa and mobile operators

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Author: Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer, Stanchion Payments Solutions Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa and mobile operators I had the pleasure of growing up in Kenya in the 1970s, so every time I return, it always feels special. The city, Nairobi, has, of course, changed a lot and when

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Addressing Uganda’s Workforce challenges:Uganda Partners with German Cooperation to Strengthen TVET

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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates. Addressing Uganda’s Workforce challenges:Uganda Partners with German Cooperation to Strengthen TVET Uganda’s education system faces significant challenges in preparing its workforce for the labor market. Skills gaps and mismatches continue to hinder youth transitions into employment, while the dominance of the informal sector limits job creation and economic growth. According to

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URA Denies Shs18.2 Billion Medical Budget

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URA Denies Shs18.2 Billion Medical Budget. The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has dismissed media reports and parliamentary queries regarding its proposed Shs18.2 billion allocation for the 2025/26 financial year under “medical expenses.” The clarification comes after Kabula County MP, Hon. Enos Asiimwe, raised questions during a parliamentary session on whether the allocation was intended for

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Equi-Life: Equity Bank Launches Affordable Hospital Cash Insurance Product

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Equi-Life: Equity Bank Launches Affordable Hospital Cash Insurance Product. In a landmark move to enhance financial security and healthcare access for its customers and the general public, Equity bank has launched an affordable hospital cash insurance product called Equi-Life in partnership with Liberty Life Assurance. The new insurance product allows customers to pay as little

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Airtel Uganda launches New Network Sites in Kabarole

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Airtel Uganda launches New Network Sites in Kabarole. Airtel Uganda has today reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning eight new network sites in Fort Portal City. This expansion is part of Airtel’s continued investment in enhancing network coverage and ensuring a brilliant digital experience for its customers in the greater Tooro

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Yemen launches successful operations in Red Sea against US ships

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Yemen launches successful operations in Red Sea against US ships TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Yemeni armed forces carried out joint naval, drone, and missile operations against the US aircraft carrier “Truman” and its escorting warships in the northern Red Sea. Following more than 36 US airstrikes on Sanaa, Saada, and several other provinces,

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Government of South Africa has described the newly imposed tariffs on South African exports to the United States of America as “punitive” & that these affirm the urgency to negotiate a new trade agreement with the USA.

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Government of South Africa has described the newly imposed tariffs on South African exports to the United States of America as “punitive” & that these affirm the urgency to negotiate a new trade agreement with the USA.

World’s richest billionaires named – as Elon Musk tops Forbes’ list

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World’s richest billionaires named – as Elon Musk tops Forbes’ list There are more billionaires than ever before – and Elon Musk is the richest of them all, according to Forbes’ latest billionaires list. Mr Musk has taken the top spot in the annual list from French luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault, according to the

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