KCB Bank Celebrates Women Golfers
Africa Social

KCB Bank Celebrates Women Golfers

The Entebbe Ladies Open returned in its 13th Edition with a rich regional constitution of lady golfers. KCB Uganda sponsored this event as part of its commitment recognizing women in sports and further strengthening their participation in golf. Golfers; Babirye Martha, Magala Eva and Nsenga Mackline Top Tournament The Entebbe Ladies Open 2023, a women-only […]

Winning the Cancer War in Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa Opinions Wellness

Winning the Cancer War in Sub-Saharan Africa

Miriam Mutebi,NAIROBI – Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity, kill 41 million people per year, with 77% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Sub-Saharan Africa, NCDs are now responsible for roughly 37% of deaths – up from 24% in 2000. Cancer is one of the top three diseases driving this […]

EAC, ESAMI Partner to Strengthen Capacity on Regional Trade
Africa Opportunities

EAC, ESAMI Partner to Strengthen Capacity on Regional Trade

Samuel Nabwiiso, The East African Community (EAC) has signed partnership with the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) which aims at establishing a framework of collaboration in jointly developing training and capacity-building activities in trade-related areas, in a bid to foster greater business development and enhance the region’s competitiveness. The deal was signed recently […]

Airtel Money Opens 450,000 Micro-Enterprises to Digital Financial Inclusion
Africa Opportunities

Airtel Money Opens 450,000 Micro-Enterprises to Digital Financial Inclusion

The journey of digital financial inclusion within Uganda’s big informal economy continues to make important milestones. This journey is important in the delivery of an economy that works for the many and reducing the cost of doing business. In May 2022, Airtel Mobile Commerce Limited (AMCUUL), the provider of affordable mobile financial services in Uganda […]

Somalia Demands for Immediate Leave of Illegal Foreign Fishing Vessels
Africa Social

Somalia Demands for Immediate Leave of Illegal Foreign Fishing Vessels

Several fishing vessels from foreign countries have been caught illegally fishing in Somali waters, according to evidence gathered by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy. The vessels have reportedly been operating in the Somali Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) since January 2023, posing a significant threat to the country’s sustainable fishing regulations, fish stock, and […]