The development of Padibe market faced initial setbacks due to issues with land ownership.
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How poor street lighting is shutting down Gulu City’s night economy
A Gulu City mechanic, who requested anonymity, revealed the additional cost of hiring security guards due to increased robberies as early as 8 p.m.
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Deposit Protection Fund urges Ugandans to know ‘their banks’ for safety
Ugandans are encouraged to visit the official Deposit Protection Fund website or consult their banks to confirm coverage status and learn more about how the deposit insurance system works.
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Algeria to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s 44th AGM in July
Shelter Afrique Development Bank remains committed to championing solutions that enhance urban resilience, economic empowerment, and inclusive growth.
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Cross Switch bolsters African footprint with strategic partnership with Pesawise, Kenya
The Cross Switch solution is tailored to support businesses of every shape and size, driving financial inclusion while at the same time empowering social impact organisations.
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UNDP supports women-led mining groups in Lira City with shs54m
Group leaders, including Parpi Awoti chairperson Coline Aceng, appealed to UNDP to provide clean water sources at the mining sites.
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Egypt’s digital issuing revolution – apple tokenization drives interest
Egypt is a huge market and therefore the opportunity is also large. Once a tipping point is reached with digital payment adoption, usage will accelerate rapidly.
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TCL Solar and Grid Africa partner to accelerate energy Access in Africa
TCL Solar pays close attention to LCOE for photovoltaic power generation, continues to lead photovoltaic technology innovation.
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Minister Anyakun blames persistent falsehoods for GROW project setbacks
GROW is for women with existing businesses; these may be micro-enterprises, farms, trading stalls, or small workshops but they must be operational businesses that are ready to grow, said Anyakun.
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Lango leaders urged to champion economic transformation through innovation
The guide also encourages Lango cultural leaders to mobilize their communities to invest collectively in agriculture, agribusiness, and small businesses.
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Volvo sells 35 electric trucks to waste management company PreZero
Volvo Trucks uses a three-path technology strategy to drive the transition towards fossil-free transport and reach its net-zero emissions target by 2040.
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Markets-focused fintech platform PalmPay unveils new debit card with Verve
PalmPay is redefining what digital banking in emerging markets can look like – personalised, comprehensive, and accessible to everyone.