Acquisition to increase news coverage and enhance user experience Teresa Clarke, Executive Editor of iAfrica Africa.com has completed its acquisition of iAfrica.com, South Africa’s oldest and most iconic news portal from South African media giant, Primedia (Pty) Ltd and telecoms powerhouse, MTN (Pty) Ltd. The terms of the agreement
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Seven black rhinos have died in unclear circumstances at the Tsavo East National Park, Kenya, AFP reports. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has refused to comment on the rhinoceros deaths but, speaking on condition of anonymity, one official said, "Seven of the rhinos died but it has not been established as
Read MoreThe initiative will express the objectives of the Back to Basics 2B programme particularly on the appointment of section 56 & 57 managers and improving on planning and institutional arrangement JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance an Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr
Read MoreThe conference builds on the ongoing work under the leadership of the Inter-Ministerial Committee established by Cabinet to oversee implementation of the Population Policy JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The second day of the Abortion and Reproductive Justice Conference (ARJC): The Unfinished Revolution
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Dfcu Launches ‘Rising Woman’ Initiative, To Benefit Over 1,000 Women
There is certainly a rising number of successful women doing business in Uganda, all trading at different levels as they defy stereotypes to make it and contribute to Uganda’s economy. Much as most women are successful, many fail too or give up for various reasons. According to research done by
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The Uganda shilling traded in a volatile mode amidst local and offshore selling during the week ending 13th July 2018. Broadly the unit bounced back sharply to trade in the range of 3760/3770. However, liquidity in the money markets remained tight. Overnight funds traded at 6% while one week funds traded at 9%.
Read MoreImpact on Africa;1. Micro-Finance remains the key growth in Africa.2. EFG Hermes continues and grows its African footprint and importance into sector of high relevance.3. ASA has an extensive African footprint, including Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania. Ali Khalpey, the London-based Chief Executive Officer of EFG Hermes Frontier LAGOS, Nigeria, 13th
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Popular Kyadondo East lawmaker, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine will today grace the Pan African Pyramid (PAP) debate at Fairway Hotel in Kampala. Bobi will be joined by former Rubaga MP Ken Lukyamuzi aka the man to discuss the hotly charged topic of social media and Mobile Money taxes. The
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A top manager at Dfcu bank has quit his job to join another financial institution. William Sekabembe, who has been serving as the Chief of Business and Executive Director of the embattled DFCU bank resigned his job early this week to join KCB as Managing Director, an industry source told
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There has been a positive feeling about this summer's World Cup in Russia - for those watching in England for one obvious reason - but late drama, upsets and supporters having a good time everywhere has made it enjoyable in many more ways. It has also been a tournament which
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