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The initiative, implemented through MTN Foundation, will support projects focused on health, education, water and sanitation, environmental sustainability and economic empowerment across Uganda.

Uber said it was shutting down its services in the two African countries following a global review of its operations, and that the “decision is limited strictly to these two markets”.

ENTEBBE — Accountants have been urged to take a more active role in Uganda’s socio-economic transformation by supporting Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos), community groups and microfinance institutions to expand access to affordable financing. The call was made by the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) during the 31st Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified […] The post Accountants Urged to S

US retail diesel prices hit the highest since mid-2022, topping a peak seen during the early stages of the Iran war to approach a record.

Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathom EV pickups in its first year. In the U.S., only Tesla has sold that many of an EV model in one year.

Chil Group unveils E-Ward Round platform for rural hospitals ChimpReports

Refugee entrepreneurs and vocational trainees will have an opportunity to market their products and build commercial partnerships during the inaugural Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Uganda Open Days in Kampala. The exhibition, scheduled for September 25 and 26, 2026, will connect participants from refugee and host communities with prospective customers, financial institutions, private companies and development […] The

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Global ride-hailing company Uber is winding down its operations in Uganda and Nigeria, ending a 12-year presence in Uganda’s increasingly competitive ride-hailing market. Uber said its operations in the two countries would end effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following what it described as a “thorough review” of its business. “After a … The post Uber exits Uganda after 12 Years appeared

Japan owes more relative to the size of its economy than any government on Earth at over 250% of GDP. For 30 years that didn't matter, because Tokyo could

Minerals are not enough: Uganda takes its bankability question to Perth PML Daily

Oil slips after three-session rally as Trump downplays Iran war, Hormuz flows rise

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fashion industry is being challenged to look beyond the runway and turn its growing pool of creative talent into businesses, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities for young people. That was the message as the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) 2026 officially opened on August 31 at the Uganda … The post Uganda International Fashion Week opens with push to turn

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named Uganda’s crude oil “Pearl Sweet Petroleum”, ahead of the country’s anticipated first commercial oil production. Museveni unveiled the name on Thursday during a visit to the Kingfisher Oilfield in Buhuka, Kikuube District, where the Central Processing Facility (CPF) has reached mechanical completion, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s transition […] The post Pearl Sweet Pe

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Uganda has expanded its retail presence with 10 additional fuel stations as the French-owned energy company accelerates efforts to bring its products and services closer to motorists and communities across the country. The new stations are located in Nabbingo, Naluvule, Nakirebe, Lyantonde, Busabala, Kulambiro, Kasangati, Kisoga, Namusera … The post Rubis expands Uganda netwo

Bagwere elders demand gazettement of cultural leader Daily Monitor

“Nothing about us without us”, goes the saying. So why did it take an American influencer and online streamer to make Kenya ‘go viral’ during a highly anticipated visit, when talented, innovative Africa-based content creators are already championing the conti…

A Delta Air Lines flight returned to an airport within minutes of takeoff after the crew reported a medical emergency involving a pilot.

What the death of two kings taught me about living Daily Monitor

Fiscal burdens, sovereign buying and positive bond-equity correlation continue to support the precious metal

DMC taxis have to go. Here is why Daily Monitor

Senator John Fetterman may be a Democrat, but he has also been one of the most vocal critics of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). During a recent appearance on FOX News, Fetterman dropped some serious truths about the DSA, saying that they are anti-…

Four acquitted over murder of Masaka businessman Daily Monitor

Employers predict an average 8.2% increase in the cost of their insurance plans. Workers will shoulder some of the cost.