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Standard Chartered explores the sale of its Retail Business across three (3) markets in Africa

To sharpen its focus on Corporate and Institutional Banking Kampala, 28 November 2024 – Standard Chartered PLC (the Group) has announced that it is exploring the potential sales of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) businesses in Uganda, Botswana, and Zambia. The Group will concentrate its resources in these markets on serving the cross-border needs […]

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MTN Uganda celebrates graduation of 253 youths from Digital Literacy Program in Eastern Uganda

For Immediate Release: MTN Uganda celebrates graduation of 253 youths from Digital Literacy Program in Eastern Uganda MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully graduated 253 young individuals from its Digital Literacy Program in Eastern Uganda, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to equip youth with essential digital

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Abaswasima Triumph in Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s MTN Enganda Football & Amasaza Bicycle Races Kickoff

Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom’s much-anticipated MTN-sponsored Enganda Football and Amasaza Bicycle Races kicked off in thrilling fashion today (Friday, 22nd November 2024) at Jeeja Primary School grounds in Kigumba Town Council, Kiryandongo District. The opening ceremonies marked the start of the tournament, designed to celebrate talent and promote fitness within the kingdom. The event featured an electrifying

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China uncovers ‘massive’ gold reserve worth billions in Hunan province

China uncovers ‘massive’ gold reserve worth billions in Hunan province   China has discovered a “massive” new goldfield in Hunan province, containing gold reserves valued at tens of billions of dollars. Geologists have found more than 40 gold veins at the Wangu gold mine in Pingjiang County, located less than 2,000 meters underground. The Hunan

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Standard Chartered Hosts 200 Clients, ambassadors and Indian Community as it Celebrates Diwali

Uganda Diwali event Kampala – Friday, 22nd November 2024: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda celebrated the 2024 Diwali, with more than 200 clients, a host of VIPs, the Board and senior members of the Standard Chartered management. The event is in line with the Bank’s Diversity and inclusion agenda and was presided over by the Chief

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Aircraft carrier George Washington arrives in Japan for permanent deployment

Aircraft carrier George Washington arrives in Japan for permanent deployment. The American aircraft carrier USS George Washington has arrived at the Yokosuka Naval Base in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, for permanent deployment, Azernews reports. The George Washington will replace another aircraft carrier, the USS Ronald Reagan, which had been stationed at Yokosuka. This marks the return of the

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Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan’s former spy chief who is under house arrest

Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan’s former spy chief who is under house arrest   AP JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Heavy gunfire erupted late Thursday in South Sudan ’s capital of Juba at the home of the country’s former spy chief who has been under house arrest for the past two months, residents

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Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura’s brother shot dead in mobile money shop raid

Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura’s brother shot dead in mobile money shop raid   One person has been shot dead and another seriously injured in a suspected aggravated robbery in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire said police had responded to the scene. “Kira Road Police have responded to a

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OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) first sustainability-linked financing to boost agriculture in Africa

OPEC Fund President Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, OPEC Fund Headquarters Vienna(Source: OPEC Fund) The financing will enhance ETG’s working capital, strengthen food systems and support the livelihoods of more than 600,000 smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa VIENNA, Austria, November 21, 2024/ — The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) (www.OPECFund.org) has signed a US$40 million

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