Kansai Plascon Uganda has officially handed over paint and related items worth Shs 50 million to the Buganda Kingdom for the refurbishment of Bulange-Mengo, the kingdom’s iconic administrative headquarters and …
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Uganda Launches Kayoola EVS 2025 Electric Bus
Uganda has officially unveiled the Kayoola EVS 2025, a state-of-the-art electric bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), marking a major milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable transportation and …
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Eastern Cape Flood Disaster Leaves 95 Dead, R5.2 Billion in Damages
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has confirmed that the devastating storms that swept through the Eastern Cape earlier this month have left 95 people dead, caused …
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Durban July 2025 Set to Pump Nearly R700 Million into eThekwini Economy
Durban, South Africa – The highly anticipated 2025 Durban July horse racing event is expected to inject a whopping R690 million into the eThekwini Metro economy, with thousands of visitors, …
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Ghana’s Economy at Risk If Global Gold Prices Fall
A sharp drop in global gold prices could weaken Ghana’s foreign reserves and destabilise the cedi, UK-based research firm Fitch Solutions has warned in a new economic outlook. According to …
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Beth Arendse Appointed as New CEO of BASA
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has appointed Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure set to begin on 1 July 2025. BASA, a leading organisation …
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Harare Businessman Duped of US$20,000 in Fake Investment Deal Promising US$3 Million Return
Two men in Zimbabwe are facing fraud charges after allegedly scamming a business director out of US$20,000 with a promise that he would earn US$3 million in just three months …
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City Power, Eskom Settle R4 Billion Electricity Debt Dispute with Major Write-Off
South Africa’s electricity landscape may soon breathe easier after Johannesburg electricity distributor, City Power, and national utility Eskom finally reached an agreement over a long-standing billing and debt dispute worth …
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Uganda Empowers 1,417 Jua-Kali Workers With Toolkits to Boost Formal Jobs
The Government of Uganda has given out business toolkits and equipment to 66 groups working in the informal sector, also known as the Jua-Kali sector. The handover event was held …
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Malawi’s Informal Traders Cry Out Over Harassment, Abuse and Loss of Livelihoods
In the busy streets of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi, thousands of informal traders hustle daily to make ends meet. These men and women, especially women, are the face …