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M-KOPA Sells Over 1 Million Branded Smartphones in First Year
TechEconomy
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July 10, 2025
Advertisements In just 12 months, a quiet revolution has unfolded across African cities, towns, and villages, not in government halls or stock markets, but in the hands of everyday people. M-KOPA, a leading fintech innovator in emerging markets,...
First-ever malaria treatment for babies approved, rollout expected in Africa soon
The Indian Express
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July 8, 2025
In a major milestone, Swiss authorities have approved Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and very young children. Developed by pharmaceutical company Novartis, the new formulation is reportedly set to...
Kenya silences Uganda on first day of 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
Observer
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July 10, 2025
Kenya sealed a nerve-wrecking 32-24 win to claim the bragging rights yet again over rivals Uganda as the Simbas booked a semi-final place against Zimbabwe in day one of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup on Tuesday, July 8. Kenya were early off the blocks...
New momentum at Soroti Fruit Factory sparks optimism among farmers, leaders
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Soroti Processing fruit factory Director, Abera Desta explaining to the Iteso Paramount Chief how the factory works on Thursday. PHOTO URN Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti Fruit Processing Factory is undergoing a major revival under...
BRICS+ Series: Uganda Leads the African Union on Refugee and Migration Policy
IOL
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Uganda stands out for its progressive refugee policy, a cornerstone of its leadership in refugee affairs. This policy, which has been carefully crafted through legal and institutional frameworks championed by Kampala and endorsed by AU assemblies,...
First malaria treatment for babies and infants approved for use
Heart Radio
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8 July 2025, 10:13 The first malaria treatment for babies and young children has been approved for use. The treatment is dissolvable, including in breast milk, and has a sweet cherry flavour to make it easier to administer. Eight countries took...
M-KOPA-branded Smartphones Surpass 1 Million Sales in First Year
AfricaBusiness.com
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July 10, 2025
Leading fintech company M-KOPA has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 1 million sales of its branded smartphones within just 12 months of launch. M-KOPA’s smartphones mark a significant departure from traditional devices by embedding the...
Uganda embassy taps US tour agents to help boost tourism
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
Washington, US | THE INDEPENDENT | In the efforts to position Uganda as a premier travel destination for American tourists, the Ugandan Embassy in Washington D.C. has hosted a delegation of prominent U.S.-based tour agents for a week-long tailored...
Progressives Desperately Trying to Get Democrats to Back Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate
Townhall
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July 10, 2025
Democratic politicians have been hesitant to throw their support behind New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for good reason. However, the hard left isn’t to happy about it. A coalition of progressive organizations is calling on...
First malaria treatment for babies is approved
Semafor
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Medicine to treat babies and young infants suffering from malaria has been approved for the first time and is expected to be rolled out in Africa within weeks. Malaria treatment for infants weighing less than 4.5 kilograms has been unavailable...
Uganda–Kenya Trade and Investment Mission Launched in Kampala
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
Private Sector, Government, and Diplomats Drive Regional Trade Agenda under New Economic Diplomacy The Uganda–Kenya Trade and Investment Mission officially commenced on 6th July 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Kampala, under the coordination of the...
Chitoliro Productionz unveils Ugandan media personality Zari the Boss Lady as the 2025 UMP Festival official host
Nyasa Times
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July 10, 2025
As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media...
IUCN and Uganda renew conservation partnership with new MoU
IUCN
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This agreement comes at a critical time, as Uganda faces increasing pressure on its fragile ecosystems. The urgency is clear: the country is losing an estimated 122,000 hectares of forest cover annually, according to the National State of the...
Zembo Motorcycles secures FMO backing to scale electric transport in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant boost to Africa’s clean transportation sector, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has approved a loan of up to $1 million to Zembo Motorcycles, a Ugandan-based electric mobility...
Taliyaha Ciidanka Uganda oo Ku Eedeeyay Mareykanka inuu Heshiisyo Qarsoodi ah la Galayo Al-Shabaab
Shabelle Media Network
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July 10, 2025
KAMAPALA – Taliyaha guud ee ciidamada Uganda, Jeneraal Muhoozi, ayaa sheegay in Mareykanka uu si qarsoodi ah heshiisyo ula galayo kooxda Al-Shabaab ee ka dagaalanta dalka Soomaaliya, taasoo uu sheegay inay halis wali ku tahay xasiloonida iyo...
Absa Business Club relaunched with strategic partners to drive trade, innovation and SME resilience
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Absa team with partners in a group photograph after the launch of Absa Business Club Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda today officially relaunched its flagship Absa Business Club, an enhanced platform designed to accelerate the...
Absa Business Club Relaunch Sparks Uganda’s SME Revolution
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 10, 2025
By David Mwanje Kampala– Absa Bank Uganda unveiled a reinvigorated Absa Business Club on Wednesday, igniting a new era for the nation’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Launched in a vibrant ceremony at Kampala’s Serena Hotel, the...
RI committed to boosting trade with Uganda: deputy minister
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Trade, Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, has stressed the Indonesian government’s commitment to strengthening trade with Uganda, especially exports of vegetable oil, stainless steel, and glass. “Stainless steel,...
Nakivale (Uganda) : 3,000 refugee households targeted for $1,000 cash assistance by an American NGO
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Nakivale, July 9, 2025 – A direct humanitarian aid project is generating both hope and tension in the Nakivale refugee camp in southwestern Uganda. The American organization GiveDirectly plans to distribute $1,000 to 3,000...
How Dutch student vanished in Ugandan park 10 years ago
GhanaWeb
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July 9, 2025
The mother of Sophia Koetsier, the Dutch medical student who disappeared in Murchison Falls National Park in 2015, broke down in court as she gave harrowing testimony about her daughter’s last known days and the painful aftermath of her...