The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), in partnership with global digital payments leader Visa, has organised a cybersecurity workshop in Kampala to tackle the rising cases of cybercrime threatening the financial …
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North African Bank warns against illegal sale of Visa and MasterCard
The North African Bank has issued a strong warning to customers over the buying and selling of international cards such as Visa and MasterCard outside approved channels. The bank explained …
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Uganda Airlines Struggles With Losses and Politics
At Entebbe International Airport, one of Uganda Airlines’ shiny Bombardier CRJ900 jets, painted in the bold red, black, and yellow of the national flag, stands as a symbol of national …
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The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) has sworn in a new board of directors, with retired General Ivan Koreta appointed as chairperson in what many see as a government effort …
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Iceland Partners Malawi on K15.6bn Mangochi Development Project
The Government of Iceland has once again shown strong commitment to Malawi’s growth and development, this time by backing the third phase of the Mangochi Basic Services Programme (MBSP), a …
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Goma Farmers Turn Volcanic soil into Hope Amid Conflict
Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, is better known in international news for armed conflict than for the daily lives of its residents. Yet, behind the …
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Morocco Appoints Arbitrator in $2.2 Billion Emmerson Mining Dispute
Morocco has taken a fresh step in its $2.2 billion legal dispute with British mining company Emmerson Plc after appointing Professor Zachary Douglas KC as its representative in an ongoing …
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Dacia Sandero, Built in Morocco, Becomes Europe’s Best-Selling Car
The European automobile market has recorded a new development as the Dacia Sandero, a compact car produced mainly in Morocco, emerged as the best-selling car in Europe in 2024. Reports …
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Algeria Moves to Boost Digital and Traditional Media Sector
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has once again shown his commitment to strengthening the country’s media industry. Over the years, Tebboune has been vocal about the need for comprehensive government support …
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QMP Brings Halal Meat and Poultry to Democratic republic of Congo
Quality Meat Packers (QMP), a well-known Kenyan meat processing company, has officially entered the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) market. The company, which has been in business since 1970, is …