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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:28
Safaricom acquisition turns fintech into Vodacom's biggest growth engine
Taking control of Safaricom is accelerating Vodacom's shift from a traditional telecommunications operator into a digital financial services business powered by M-PESA. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa-headquartered Vodacom is entering its biggest strategic reset in decades after taking control of Safaricom, the Kenyan telecommunications giant behind one of Africa's … The post Safaricom acquisition turns fintech into Vodacom's biggest growth engine appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:29
MTN, partners to strengthen maternal and newborn care
Public private partnerships accelerate maternal healthcare access across Uganda's underserved communities Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has launched the 2026 edition of its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign, committing employee volunteers, digital technology and strategic partnerships to improve maternal and newborn healthcare in underserved communities, in a move … The post MTN, partners to strengthen maternal and newborn care appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:52
Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Unconscious in ICU After Collapsing in Court
[RFI] Detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, 70, has been left unconscious in intensive care after collapsing in a Kampala courtroom on Wednesday, his wife said, as he stands trial on treason charges.
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@allafrica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:58:32
PFF Says Besigye Out of ICU but Remains in Critical Condition
[Nile Post] The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) says Dr Kizza Besigye has been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital but remains in critical condition following his collapse during a court session last week.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:15
TECNO pushes smartphone design towards a true zero-bezel display
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Smartphone makers have spent years shrinking the borders around displays, but TECNO says it is attempting to eliminate them altogether with a new concept phone designed around a true 0mm screen border. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has teased the TECNO Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, a flagship concept device that removes … The post TECNO pushes smartphone design towards a true zero-bezel display appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:42:29
Cindy Sanyu says pride is why many artists fade after success
Veteran musician Cindy Sanyu believes pride is one of the biggest reasons many artists fail to sustain successful careers, arguing that fame often changes the very qualities that helped them win over fans in the first place. Speaking about the journey of many entertainers, Cindy said most musicians begin their careers with humility, kindness and The post Cindy Sanyu says pride is why many artists fade after success first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:32:06
In Uganda, Legal Aid Supports Widows to Reclaim Their Land
[Spotlight Initiative] Kitgum District -- For Alice*, a widow and mother of five, land was more than property. It was the survival, dignity and the future of her children. After her husband's death in 2008, that future became uncertain.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:21:01
Somalia's President Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Aussom Summit, Holds Talks With Museveni
[Shabelle] Kampala -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Uganda's capital Kampala on Friday, where he held bilateral talks with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni ahead of a summit expected to shape the future of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:02:21
Aussom Troop-Contributing Nations Seek UN Extension for Somalia Mission At Kampala Summit
[Shabelle] Kampala -- Defence ministers from countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) agreed on Thursday to seek a United Nations extension of the mission by up to two years, as concerns mount over the future of international security support for Somalia.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:12:28
Karenga Residents Demand Action As Reproductive Health Uganda-Led Dialogue Tackles Teenage Pregnancy Crisis
[New Light] KARENGA -- Concern over rising teenage pregnancies and child marriages has sparked calls for urgent action in Karenga District, with residents, local leaders and government officials urging stronger community involvement to protect girls and keep them in school.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:50
Government Declares Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism Economic Sabotage
[Nile Post] The government has warned that vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure is undermining national development and will be treated as economic sabotage as Uganda expands digital connectivity across the country.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:31:11
Woman Loses Ear in Suspected Rape Attempt in Kasese
[Nile Post] Police in Kasese District have launched a manhunt for two suspects accused of attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman before cutting off her right ear during a violent attack in the early hours of Thursday.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:22:28
HIV Injection Is Not a Vaccine, Experts Warn
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Experts have urged those who already received their first injection of the twice-yearly HIV preventing drug Lenacapavir to consider using combination prevention options, warning that the game changer injection is not a vaccine.
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@allafrica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:13:25
Old Mutual Donates Life-Saving Neonatal Equipment to Kajjansi Health Centre Iv
[Nile Post] Old Mutual Insurance Uganda has donated a blended Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine and a radiant warmer to Kajjansi Health Centre IV through the Mama Toto Care Uganda programme, in a move aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services in Uganda.
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@allafrica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:32:27
Mitchell Daka Crowned Miss Universe Uganda 2026
[Nile Post] Mitchell Daka, a 29-year-old international model and businesswoman from Budaka District, has been crowned Miss Universe Uganda 2026, earning the right to represent Uganda at the 75th Miss Universe competition, which will be held in Puerto Rico.
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@allafrica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:33:32
Rwanda Closes Eight Alcohol Factories, Orders Nationwide Recall of 38 Liquor Brands
[Nile Post] The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the immediate closure of eight alcoholic beverage manufacturing facilities, revoked all their manufacturing licences and directed a nationwide recall of their products over public health concerns.
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@allafrica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:15:11
Mother On the Run After Burning of Four-Year Old Daughter Over Food Theft
[Nile Post] Police in Kampala have kicked off a manhunt for a woman who is accused of burning her own four year old daughter over theft of food that had been kept at home.
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