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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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At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwes Lake Kariba
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
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Boat sinks in Zimbabwes Lake Kariba with 95 people on board
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
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MTN Uganda is trying to make sustainability pay
The telecoms giant is cutting emissions while betting that a more connected Uganda will be good for business – and the planet Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Telecom companies have a slightly awkward relationship with sustainability. Their products may be digital, but their networks are physical, energy-hungry machines. The more people connect, the … The post MTN Uganda is trying to make sustainability pay appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Nakawa residents demand public toilets over poor sanitation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The lack of public toilets in Ssentamu Zone and Nakawa Small Gate in Nakawa Parish, Nakawa Division, is forcing some residents and workers to dispose of human waste in polythene bags and dump it in drainage channels, residents have said. The concerns were raised during the Kampala Capital City Authority … The post Nakawa residents demand public toilets over poor sanitation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Karamoja indigenous communities call for gov't to train native teachers
Moroto, Uganda | URN | Indigenous communities in the Karamoja sub-region are asking the government to train and recruit native teachers to teach children in lower primary schools, saying the shortage of teachers who speak local languages is undermining learning. Karamoja is home to 11 minority ethnic groups, including the Pokot in Amudat, Tepeth in … The post Karamoja indigenous communities call for gov't to train native teachers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.
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Ugandans, time and Otunnu!
The Republic of Snooze COMMENT | MARK MAGOOLA | "I am about to reach just ka jam here, here. Yiyi, natusedaa…" Meanwhile, the man is still in the shower. And if it is a she, worse. She is in bed; remember she needs another hour to put on her gloss! But it's okay. … The post Ugandans, time and Otunnu! appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Africa health agencies urge faster Ebola response in DRC as cases rise
WHO and Africa CDC call for stronger detection, contact tracing and treatment capacity as response struggles to keep pace Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo needs to urgently expand its community-led response to Ebola as new infections and deaths continue to outpace efforts to contain the outbreak, the … The post Africa health agencies urge faster Ebola response in DRC as cases rise appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why Marriott introduced its flagship brand to Uganda
The first hotel under the flagship Marriott brand has been hailed as a vote of confidence in the country's hospitality market Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A gleaming blue twin-tower complex connected by a skybridge rises above Nsambya Hill, the latest addition to Kampala's rapidly changing skyline. But beyond its … The post Why Marriott introduced its flagship brand to Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Rice import traders accuse brokers of hijacking business
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Rice importers say brokers are allegedly working with officials in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to take control of the country's rice import business through a permit allocation system. They claim that the permit allocation system has locked genuine traders out of the market. The Kampala Rice Traders … The post Rice import traders accuse brokers of hijacking business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:25
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery
Mondays dron strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.
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A burial row over Zambias late president has turned its election into a hot contest
Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungus death has dented his chances.
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Watch: Huge blaze after attack on petrol tank in Libya
Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of the capital, Tripoli, which was targeted by unknown attackers.
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Parliament's oversight of Uganda's rising debt comes under fresh scrutiny
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil society organisations have questioned whether Parliament is effectively exercising its constitutional mandate to scrutinise government borrowing, warning that weak oversight has contributed to Uganda's rising public debt and poor returns from loan-funded projects. The concerns were raised during a dialogue between Members of Parliament and civil society organisations organised … The post Parliament's oversight of Uganda's rising debt comes under fresh scrutiny appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda finds a smoother route to China's yuan
Stanbic's China payment link is set to ease the country's trade friction with Beijing Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan businesses trading with China are set to gain faster access to yuan payments after Stanbic Bank Uganda became the country's first lender to connect to China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, or CIPS. … The post Uganda finds a smoother route to China's yuan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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