The rapid rise of financial technology, mobile money, and e-services has transformed Uganda’s economy and connected millions of people. But alongside this digital progress has come a new threat—cybercrime. Fraud, …
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Java House Opens 100th Outlet in Rubaga Kampala
Java House, one of East Africa’s biggest coffee-led restaurant brands, has reached a historic milestone with the launch of its 100th store, located in Rubaga, Kampala. The new branch marks …
The Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) has moved to recover $4.3 million (about K7.5 billion) from SADM Pharmaceuticals Limited, a company owned by David Bisnowaty, Malawi’s Chargé d’Affaires at the …
Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc, one of the country’s largest companies, has secured shareholder approval to borrow $45 million from its majority shareholder, Sucoma Holdings Limited, in a move designed to …
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African Currencies Show Mixed Outlook as Ghana’s Cedi Faces More Pressure
African currencies are set for a mixed performance in the coming week, with Ghana’s cedi expected to weaken further against the dollar, while the shilling in Kenya, the naira in …
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World Federation of Exchanges Launches Manifesto to Protect Public Markets
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global body representing exchanges and clearing houses, has unveiled its new Exchange Manifesto. The declaration seeks to highlight and reinforce the vital role …
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TD Africa Secures Global AI and Data Privacy Certifications
TD Africa, one of the biggest technology distributors in Sub-Saharan Africa, has achieved two major international certifications that place the company at the centre of Africa’s push for responsible artificial …
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Champion Breweries Moves to Acquire Bullet Brand in Strategic Expansion
Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp and member of the EverCorp family, has signed an agreement to acquire the Bullet brand, an alcoholic and energy beverage, in a deal …
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Nigeria Produces 1.37 Trillion scf of Gas in Six Months as Experts Warn on Policy Gaps
Nigeria produced about 1.37 trillion standard cubic feet (scf) of natural gas between January and June 2025, according to fresh data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). …
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Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 Offers $50,000 Grant for School Connectivity
The Giga initiative, a joint project of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its accelerator programme. …