On July 27, 2018, Powah Limited, a Ugandan solar solutions company received US$25,000 ( about Shs92.5m) grant from Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group to construct and design a solar run lab and livelihood centre in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. The hub is a livelihood centre constructed and developed from a
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The demand for pork is increasing in Uganda, thanks to the increasing population and townships. A kilogram of pork ranges between Shs8,000 and Shs10,000 depending on location. This has made pig rearing lucrative. Dr. Rogers Kalanda, a veterinary Doctor working with Bulemeezi Agrovet Ltd interacts with piggery farmers almost on
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Four years ago, Tartan Burners Club (TBAC) was born to deal with the alien idea of having a world class competition held annually in Uganda. But the dream came to life last year when the inaugural TBAC invitation meet was held. "We have the cash prizes as well as an
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In late June, top military officials from Mali, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and dozens of other African countries gathered to discuss defense strategies and security threats. The meeting didn’t take place in a major African city, but thousands of kilometers away, in Beijing, China. The occasion was the inaugural China-Africa
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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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French President Emmanuel Macron offered a bold and new vision of France’s relationship with Africa, speaking at an exclusive session hosted by the Tony Elumelu Foundation in Lagos today. He passionately advocated a new partnership, prioritizing the role of entrepreneurship in driving Africa’s renaissance, highlighting the importance of the private
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Tanzanian multi-millionaire tycoon Rostam Aziz is currently in the process of selling off his remaining shares in public-listed Vodacom Tanzania, the country’s largest mobile telecom company. According to a report by Tanzania’s Citizen newspaper, the Tanzanian businessman is selling off his 26.25% stake in the company to Vodacom Group of
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Bringo Fresh, a platform that lets individuals order fresh produce online and have it delivered to their doorsteps has been launched in Uganda. This comes at a time when Ugandan farmers are faced with a number of produce marketing challenges. Consumers on the other hand, brave a number of inconveniences
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Kenyan writer Makena Onjerika has said she was surprised to hear her name called as this year's winner of the prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing at Monday night's award ceremony. She was among a shortlist of five authors in the running for the £10,000 (UShs51m) literature award Onjerika's story,
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Tanzanian multi-millionaire tycoon Said Bakhresa is on the verge of launching a mobile network throughout the country within the next few months. According to a report by Tanzania's Citizen newspaper, Azam Telecom (T) Limited, a company that is owned by the Tanzanian businessman, recently won spectrum in the 700 MHz
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