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Uganda’s cyber bank crime losses hit Shs1.02 trillion

The board members of Deposits Protection Fund (DPF) have asked the police to tackle cyber bank crime in the country, which is directly affecting the banks and their clientele. Dr Andrew Obara, a board member of DPF, made the request while meeting stakeholders and bank managers in Soroti city on Wednesday, saying that this is an […]

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Agaba, Mayende, Matsiko Shine as Juniors Impress at Uganda Golf Club

The NCBA Junior Golf Series delivered another weekend of thrilling performances at the Uganda Golf Club, showcasing a wealth of talent and setting new benchmarks for junior golf development in the country. The event, part of a nationwide tour, successfully blended high-level skill, precision, and youthful passion, proving the series is an essential pipeline for

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Trump says Mamdani must ‘respect’ Washington, wants New York to succeed

US President Donald Trump looks on as he delivers remarks at the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, on November 5, 2025 [Marco Bello/Reuters] Mayor-elect of New York says he will not mince words on Trump, but ‘door open’ to dialogue. United States President Donald Trump has suggested that he is open to assisting New York

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‘Stop Roadblocks, Start Financing’ – Africa Calls for Pragmatism Over Ideology Ahead of G20 Investment Forum

The upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum – hosted by the African Energy Chamber – will connect global capital with African priorities, advancing energy access, industrialization and infrastructure development across the continent JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, November 5, 2025/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) is urging global financiers and policymakers to prioritize pragmatic, deal-ready

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‘…And so it begins!’: Trump fires cryptic post after election night defeat, skips mention of Mamdani

US President Donald Trump. (Reuters file) A frustrated President Trump called for “a discussion” on Republicans’ poor election performance but avoided mentioning Zohran Mamdani — the New York mayor-elect he had repeatedly attacked A subdued and visibly frustrated President Donald Trump on Wednesday broke his silence following a disappointing election night for Republicans, posting a

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Mamdani seals remarkable victory – but real challenges await

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the city’s youngest mayor since 1892, its first Muslim mayor and its first mayor born in Africa. He entered the race last year with next to no name recognition, little money and no institutional party support. Mayor

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Buganda Kingdom sends 100 farmers to Kenya for agricultural training

KAMPALA. Buganda Kingdom has sponsored 102 farmers and livestock keepers to Kenya for a intensive agricultural training. The five-day training is designed to equip selected participants with modern, globally competitive farming and agribusiness skills. They were drawn from the 18 counties of Buganda The programme, implemented through the Kabaka Foundation, is part of the Kingdom’s

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Digital reforms could earn Uganda Shs14.6trn by 2030-GSMA report

By Our Reporter Uganda could connect 4 million more citizens to the internet, create 1.79 million new jobs, and add Shs 14.6 trillion in economic value by 2030 with the right digital reforms, according to a new report by the GSMA. The report, Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Uganda – Opportunities, Policy Reforms

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KCCA PLEDGES LASTING SOLUTIONS FOR FLOOD-HIT ARCADES

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has pledged to work with affected traders to restore their livelihoods and put in place lasting measures to prevent future flooding in the city’s business hubs. The pledge was made during a meeting convened by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and held in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall on

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Kampala Traders Demand Compensation After Devastating Floods Destroy Merchandise Worth Millions

By Naome Namusoke & Ronald Kabuubi/ KMA updates Kampala, Uganda —Thousands of city traders are demanding government compensation after last week’s torrential rains flooded major arcades in downtown Kampala, destroying goods worth millions of shillings. The downpour, which lasted for over four hours on Thursday, left business owners counting heavy losses as water submerged entire

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