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Putin urges Russians to vote in upcoming presidential election

MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin has encouraged Russian citizens to participate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for March 15-17, TASS news agency reported Thursday. “It is necessary to confirm our unity and determination to move forward together. Each of your votes is valuable and significant. Therefore, …

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Arsenal storm Champions League quarters

A Penalty shootout Odegaard scores – 1-0 Pepe scores – 1-1 Havertz scores – 2-1 Wendell hits post – 2-1 Saka scores – 3-1 Grujic scores – 3-2 Rice scores – 4-2 Galeno misses – 4-2 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Arsenal booked a spot in the Champions League …

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Banks grapple with digital fraud

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts have raised a red flag, urging Ugandan banks to close digital loopholes, after Equity Bank Uganda launched investigations into cases of fraud surrounding their Stock Loan and Agent Float financing. The fraud is likely to lead to a sh65billion loss. “Looking at the press …

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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa edge on women in business

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the world continues to celebrate International Women’s Day, the role of the private sector in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa remains topical. One of the companies pushing for inclusion of women is Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) which uses its industry …

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Africa’s renewable energy sector is shattering gender norms

The energy sector has historically been entrenched with gender disparities impacting both representation and compensation, but a new report unveils a notable shift in dynamics fueled by the renewable energy subsector. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with …

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