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Uganda will begin blending ethanol and petrol in January
World Energy News - Connecticut
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The energy ministry announced on Tuesday that Uganda will begin requiring fuel distributors to mix locally produced ethanol with all petrol sold within the country in January next year. This could help reduce the nation's oil import bill. Uganda...
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)...
Ugandan opposition MP abducted and tortured ahead of elections
Modern Ghana
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Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a Ugandan member of parliament critical of President Yoweri Museveni, was abducted over the weekend and apparently tortured before his release, a member of the law society said on Monday. Uganda has seen increased pressure...
Uganda Breweries scoops Monde Selection Award
Independent (Uganda)
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July 1, 2025
MD Andrew Kilonzo together with his UBL team, shows off the award Monde Selection award handed to UBL for consistently producing internationally acclaimed, high-quality brands. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)...
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,...
Maybe Just Help People?
Boston Magazine
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July 20, 2025
Opinion Bucking today’s “me, me, me” culture, these Bostonians once served their country as soldiers, supported communities in Chile, and taught kids in Roxbury. How to grow up by giving back. Illustration by Mark Matcho If you want to really...
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,...
Uganda Rolls Out National Biofuels Blending Programme with E5 Launch
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, has announced the official rollout of Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme, starting with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5). The announcement was made during a press...
Uganda Airlines Soars in Passenger Growth but Faces Cargo Challenges Amid Africa’s Aviation Progress
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
By David Mwanje KAMPALA– Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing a dynamic shift, with African airlines, including Uganda Airlines, posting robust passenger growth in May 2025, outpacing global trends. However, a troubling decline in air cargo...
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”...
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...
Anwar leads efforts to strengthen strategic investments, global economic cooperation
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is leading efforts to strengthen strategic investments and global economic cooperation through a series of bilateral meetings and active participation in the 17th BRICS Summit. He held meetings...
KCB Bank launches ‘Kyaddala ne KCB’ campaign
Independent (Uganda)
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July 7, 2025
KCB Bank Uganda staff members pose for a photo with partners during the launch of Kyaddala ne KCB campaign at KCB Bank Head offices. Campaign to Boost Customer Engagement and Financial Wellness Across Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In...
BRICS finance ministers band together in call to reform the IMF
Cryptopolitan
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July 6, 2025
Ministers of finance from the BRICS group of developing nations called for an IMF overhaul that will redistribute voting rights and end a tradition of putting a European at the fund’s helm. The unified proposal, which is a first for the growing...
Vietnam-India trade reaches USD 15 billion, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai eyes further cooperation
Memphis Sun - Tennessee
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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 trade, with targeting trade value of USD 15 billion. and investment...
World News | Vietnam-India Trade Reaches USD 15 Billion, Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai Eyes Further Cooperation
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 trade, with targeting trade value of USD 15 billion. and investment...
At BRICS Summit In Brazil, Tinubu Canvasses Re-evaluation Of Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health Care Systems
This Day
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July 7, 2025
Deji Elumoye in Abuja 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...
Africa Cement Industry Report 2025 Market To Grow By 8.1% Annually To Reach $8.7 Billion This Year, Driven By Infrastructure Projects, Green Transition, Urbanization, And Trade Integration
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The African cement market is growing at an impressive 8.1% annually, with an expected value of $8.7 billion by 2025. Driven by urbanization and infrastructure projects, the cement sector benefits from...
‘We thought we could be ourselves’: they fled Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws only to face the same in Kenya
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
Sitting on the porch of their shared house on the outskirts of Nairobi, Entity* and Rock* are chatting amiably. Aged 27 and 33 respectively, the Ugandan housemates have much in common – both exiled to Kenya for the the violence they faced at home...