Artificial Intelligence Is Uganda’s New Frontier for Inclusive Growth – UNDP
Artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock a new era of inclusive development in Uganda—if strategic choices are made today. That was the central message delivered at...
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From Store Closures to Luxury Booms: Inside South Africa’s Retail Comeback
South Africa’s retail sector is entering a pivotal phase. After several quarters of mixed signals — sluggish growth, cost pressures, and store closures — the...
Tragic YY Bus Fire Claims Multiple Lives in Buikwe District
In a devastating incident on Monday, May 5, 2025, a YY Coaches passenger bus traveling from Kampala to Mbale overturned and caught fire in Makindu...
The New Architecture of Payments in Africa
Africa’s payments industry is undergoing a profound transformation in 2025 — no longer simply reacting to global trends, but setting them in motion. What began...
Old vs New Cairo: How Egypt’s Payment Revolution Is Tearing Up the Rulebook
For regular visitors to Egypt, Old Cairo rarely changes. Home to the bank’s headquarters for decades, the constant background noise of traffic, the hustle and...
Kenya Wildlife Authorities Thwart Illegal Smuggling Operation
Kenya Wildlife Authorities (KWA) have intercepted an illegal smuggling operation involving approximately 5,000 live queen ants, marking one of the most unusual but significant wildlife...
Angola Ends Mediation Role in Eastern Congo Conflict
After months of intense diplomatic efforts, Angola has announced that it will cease its mediation role in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of...
Government and Contractor Collaborate to Address Isimba Dam Defects
The Ugandan government and China International Water and Electric Corporation (CIWEC), the contractor responsible for the Isimba Hydropower Dam, have agreed to jointly address critical...
Canada Halts Trade Cooperation with Rwanda Amid DRC Conflict
In a significant diplomatic move, Canada has suspended all trade and business cooperation with Rwanda, citing concerns over Rwanda’s alleged support for the M23 rebel...
Deo Akiiki has been Appointed Military Assistant to Muhoozi
Colonel Deo Akiiki, previously the Deputy Defence Public Information Officer, has been appointed as the Military Assistant to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence...