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Zanzibar Launches New Digital System for Mobile Parking Payments
Zanzibar has introduced a new digital parking payment system that allows motorists to pay fees directly from their mobile phones — marking a major step […]
Ugandan Traders to Benefit from 80% Waiver on Port Storage Charges at Mombasa
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a major relief for Ugandan importers after the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) introduced an 80 percent waiver on […]
Public Anger Grows as Unregulated Online Loan Apps Harass Borrowers in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam —Thousands of Tanzanians are raising concerns over the growing harassment by unregulated online loan applications, which have been accused of violating privacy, […]
Rikolto Seeks Finance Analyst to Oversee Regional Operations in Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda
Arusha, Tanzania –Rikolto in East Africa, an international non-governmental organization that supports sustainable and inclusive farming systems, is inviting qualified professionals to apply for the […]
Equity Bank Empowers Tanzania Women Entrepreneurs Ahead of China Trade Fair
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Equity Bank Tanzania has announced a special financial and training package to support women entrepreneurs who will represent the country […]
EALA Passes Bill to Boost East African Trade Integration and Customs Transparency
Arusha, Tanzania — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has passed a new bill aimed at strengthening trade integration, improving customs transparency, and enhancing economic […]
From Paper to Peace: Ugandan Women Turn UN Resolution 1325 into Real Change
Can a short United Nations resolution written 25 years ago really change lives in rural Africa? In Uganda, the answer is yes. Across the country […]
Iran, Myanmar Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations at NAM Meeting in Uganda
Kampala, Oct. 15, 2025 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Myanmar’s Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, Than Swe, held talks in Kampala on […]
“Paper for Sale”: Fraudulent Yellow Fever Certificates Expose Deep-Seated Corruption at Congo–Uganda Border
A Daily Maverick investigation has uncovered a black market in fraudulent yellow fever vaccination certificates run by corrupt health officials and brokers operating at the […]