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Ugandan Embassy in Washington hosts prominent Tour Agents in Kampala
Independent (Uganda)
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July 2, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of highly influential American tour agents arrived in Uganda on Friday, June 20th, for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda firsthand. The delegation is here at the invitation...
In Uganda, Deadly Landslides Force an Agricultural Reckoning
Yale E360
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July 8, 2025
Nestled in Uganda’s Kamwanyi village on the lush western slopes of Mount Elgon — a vast, 24-million-year-old extinct volcano that straddles the border between Uganda and Kenya — Francis Gidegi’s three-acre farm benefits from fertile soils, cool...
Uganda Reinsurance launches USSD-based COMESA Yellow Card verification platform
Independent (Uganda)
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July 2, 2025
Officials launched the platform on July 1 in Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a pioneering move that underscores Uganda’s growing digital innovation in the insurance space, Uganda Reinsurance Company (Uganda Re) has unveiled a...
Business : China Looks Forward To Work With All Parties To Consolidate BRICS Partnership
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram BEIJING, July 3 (Bernama) -- China looks forward to work with all parties to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, make due contributions to safeguarding multilateralism, promoting common development and...
Turkish Influencers and Tour Operators Embark on Ugandan Tour to Spotlight the Pearl of Africa
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
A delegation of top travel influencers and tour operators from Türkiye is in Uganda for a 10-day familiarization trip aimed at showcasing the country’s rich tourism offerings. The visit, running from July 6–15, 2025, is organized in partnership...
Uganda’s ride-hailing motorbike service promised safety – but drivers are under pressure to speed
The Conversation
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July 2, 2025
Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda’s congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for one-third of public transport trips taking place within the city,...
Tinubu Urges BRICS to Rethink Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health
This Day
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July 8, 2025
•Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS’ allies DejiElumoyeand Michael Olugbode in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called for a re-evaluation of the current global governance structure, as well as the financial and healthcare systems, urging...
How internet connectivity is redefining newlywed bliss in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
COMMENT | JOSEPH BYARUHANGA | The dust has finally settled after the grand kwanjula and the joyful ululations of a white wedding. The photos have been shared, and the last plate of leftover cake has been eaten. Many Ugandan newlyweds dream of...
URSB Unveils Inaugural Case Digest to Bolster Uganda’s Business and Legal Landscape
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
By David Mwanje The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has launched its first-ever Case Digest, a groundbreaking publication aimed at enhancing transparency, legal certainty, and economic growth in Uganda’s commercial justice system. The...
Uganda’s End-of-Life Care Pioneer’s Legacy Continues
News Central TV
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July 2, 2025
In a modest home in Uganda’s capital, Jane Mwesige, a nurse from a hospice that has revolutionised end-of-life care in Africa, sings a gospel song with her patient, Jonathan Luzige. These home visits, which blend affordable medical treatment with...
Uganda re rolls out USSD verification for COMESA yellow card
NTV Uganda
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Uganda re rolls out USSD verification for COMESA yellow card In a move to combat counterfeit insurance and drive up regional motor insurance uptake, Uganda Reinsurance Company, in collaboration with COMESA, has rolled out a USSD-based verification...
Exploring Adherence, Treatment Experiences, and Quality of Healthcare Services in HIV Management Among Iraqi Patients: Challenges and Influential Factors
Dove Medical Press
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July 19, 2025
Introduction The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the responsible cause of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (ADIS). AIDS is a disease that negatively affecting the individual immune system rendering it less efficient and thus,...
Collateral Registry: A Step Forward For The Economy
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) LESOTHO has latent potential to transform its economy despite the myriad socio-economic challenges it faces. With a weak private sector and limited financial inclusion, many micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)...
Uganda Charts New Path for Reproductive Agency Amid Global Fertility Decline
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
By David Mwanje KAMPALA- The 2025 State of the World Population Report, unveiled at the Uganda Media Centre, redefines the global demographic challenge under the theme “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing...
Meron Kyomugisha wins Lira Open as Equity Bank champions ladies golf
Independent (Uganda)
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July 7, 2025
READY TO TEE OFF: Lady golfers all set minutes before the official start of the the Equity Bank-sponsored Lira Open Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Palm Valley Golf and Country Club’s Meron Kyomugisha has won the 4th edition of the Lira Ladies...
World News | Vietnam, India Have Trade Target of USD 15 Billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai
Latestly
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July 7, 2025
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 7 (ANI): Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, highlighted the strong cooperation between Vietnam and India, citing the growing economic ties with a trade target of USD 15 billion. Speaking to ANI,...
Vietnam, India have trade target of USD 15 billion: Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai
California Telegraph
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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 7 (ANI): Vietnam's Ambassador to India, Nguyen Thanh Hai, highlighted the strong cooperation between Vietnam and India, citing the growing economic ties with a trade target of USD 15 billion. Speaking to ANI,...
Bessent Promises ‘Several’ Trade Announcements Over ‘The Next 48 Hours’
Daily Wire
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July 7, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promised on Monday that the Trump administration would make “several announcements in the next 48 hours” regarding President Donald Trump’s trade agenda. Bessent said during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box”...
Uganda to begin blending ethanol with petrol to boost quality
Business Insider Africa
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July 1, 2025
Starting January next year, Uganda will require all fuel distributors to blend locally produced ethanol into the petrol sold across the country. The development was announced by Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa, who revealed that the blending...
BRICS Summit: Bola Tinubu Calls For Reevaluation of Global Governance Structure, Finance And Healthcare Systems
Alexa.ng
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President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th...