Mr. Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sudan LONDON, United Kingdom, February 28, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Mr. Irfan Siddiq OBE has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sudan in succession to Mr Michael Aron who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Siddiq
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Digital Credit Scoring Paving Way To More Affordable Microloans In East Africa
More than 2.5 billion people around the world – many of them in Africa – lack formal identification that enables them to access to financial and government services, according to the United Nations and the ID2020 project. What’s more, less than 10% of adults in low and middle-income countries are
Read MoreUganda's Ethics Minister, Father Lokodo is reportedly in a coma after being hit by a stroke. He was reportedly hit by a stroke while in Kalangala district on official duty. Following the incident, the minister was admitted at a health centre 4 although more reports indicate that he has been
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni has referred to Susan Magara’s killers as pigs. Below is Museveni’s statement Friends and Abazukulu (grandchildren), I write to convey condolences to Mutabani (son) Magara and family on the brutal murder of our grand-daughter, Susan Magara. She was kidnapped on February 7th near her home, at night.
Read MoreI Warned UNBS Against Awarding Shs2.4bn Vehicle Inspection Deal To Japanese Firm-Otafiire
The Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Kahinda Otafiire has denied any wrong doing in the Shs2.4Billion vehicle inspection contract, revealing that he warned Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) against the contract. The Minister made the remarks on Tuesday at Parliament where he had appeared before the Trade and Tourism
Read MoreTechnology Company Safaricom has changed its name in compliance with section 53 of the Companies Act, 2015, the Standard reports. The company will now be Safaricom PLC instead of Safaricom Limited with effect from January 31, 2018. According to section 53 of the companies act, a company that is both
Read MoreAuthorities in Rwanda have closed more than 700 churches in the capital Kigali for failure to meet safety and hygiene standards, the privately-owned The New Times reports. It says the operation began a week ago and has so far targeted 714 churches and one mosque. A state official, Justus Kangwagye,
Read MoreYouth-Led Research Highlights Key Challenges Facing Young People Developing and Adopting Agricultural Technology
ACCRA, Ghana, February 28, 2018 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Young African innovators are taking charge of their future and designing innovative agricultural technologies despite lacking access to finance, innovation hubs, and information according to a new report released by the Mastercard Foundation Youth Think Tank. At a launch organized by
Read MoreKenya’s GDP growth is projected to increase to 5.7% during the first quarter of 2018. This is according to ICAEW’s (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) latest report. In Economic Insight: Africa Q1 2018, launched today, the accountancy and finance body points to the easing of political
Read MoreUganda's Inspector General of Police (IGP) General Kale Kayihura is offering Shs100m to anyone who can help catch those responsible for the murder of kidnapped Susan Magara. The IGP revealed this on Tuesday evening the same day the body of Magara was found. [caption id="attachment_9117" align="alignnone" width="808"] RIP: Susan Magara[/caption]
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