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PRESS STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERATING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AND PRODUCTIVITY FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS (GROW) PROJECT

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Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) wishes to provide an update to the Public on the progress of implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project, with focus on the GROW Loan that is implemented in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) […]

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OFFERS MEDIATION FOR PEACE IN SUDAN AMID ONGOING CONFLICT

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics, Travel, World / Ronald Kabuubi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed his willingness to mediate the ongoing conflict in Sudan, should both parties be open to his involvement. “I am ready to mediate the conflict if they are agreeable.” President Museveni stated this today during a meeting with the United Nations Envoy for Sudan at State House Entebbe.

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DDoS ATTACKS SKYROCKET AND HACKTIVIST ACTIVITY SURGES THREATENING CRITICAL GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACCORDING TO NETSCOUT’S 1H2024 THREAT INTELLIGENCE REPORT

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, International News, News, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

WESTFORD, Mass., October 7, 2024 –NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) has released findings from its 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70% lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation of

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Kabula eats big: MP Asiimwe Enos elected Treasurer of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, International News, News, Travel, World / Ronald Kabuubi

Kabula County Member of Parliament, Hon Asiimwe Enos Kinywamachunda, has been elected as the Treasurer of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Africa Region) for a three-year term. Asiimwe who is also the Chairperson of the Uganda Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Uganda Branch and leader of the Ugandan delegation has been elected at the 53rd

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STANCHION PAYMENTS TO PARTNER WITH PCI SECURITY STANDARDS COUNCIL TO HELP SECURE PAYMENT DATA WORLDWIDE

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, East Africa, International News, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

As Council’s Newest Associate Participating Organisation, Stanchion Payments to Contribute to The Development of PCI Security Standards ‍Cape Town, South Africa, 02 October 2024 — Stanchion, a global PayTech company and a pioneer of Payment Fabric Technology, announced today that it has joined the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a new Associate Participating Organisation. Stanchion will work with

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Tragedy Strikes Lake Kivu: 278 Passengers Aboard MV Merdy, 78 Confirmed Dead in eastern Congo

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Tragedy Strikes Lake Kivu: 278 Passengers Aboard MV Merdy, 78 Confirmed Dead in eastern Congo GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least 78 people died when an overcrowded boat with 278 passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo on Thursday, a local governor said. At least 78 people drowned when a boat carrying 278 passengers

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Beyond Zero partners with Embu County in furtherance of the well-being of women and girls.

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, Education, Health, International News, News, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

Beyond Zero partners with Embu County in furtherance of the well-being of women and girls. EMBU COUNTY: AUGUST 30, 2024: The Beyond Zero Initiative, in collaboration with the County Government of Embu, has today launched a comprehensive cervical cancer program at Kairuri Health Centre in Manyatta Sub County. This initiative marks a critical milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat cervical cancer and enhance

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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WAIVES FEE CHARGES ON NON-TOURIST TRAVELLERS USING MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Leave a Comment / Africa, East Africa, International News, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WAIVES FEE CHARGES ON NON-TOURIST TRAVELLERS USING MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to stop charging fees from travellers (not tourists) who are transiting through the Murchison Falls National Park to connect to and from Northern Uganda. Currently, travellers are

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Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament Among demands action in the promotion of sanitation

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Speaker Among demands action in the promotion of sanitation Speaker Anita Among has challenged stakeholders to stop lamenting on hygiene-related matters and take proactive interventions to promote proper sanitation in the country. Among said access to clean water, adequate sanitation and proper hygiene should be prioritised because it is not only a basic human right

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Peru Modernizes Air Force with $3.5 Billion Fighter Jet Deal

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Peru has announced a major upgrade to its air defense capabilities. The South American nation will purchase 24 cutting-edge fighter jets for $3.5 billion. This marks Peru’s first significant combat aircraft fleet renewal in almost 30 years. Defense Minister Walter Astudillo revealed the ambitious project during a press conference. He stressed the importance of this

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