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Parliament to Approve Shs8.2 Trillion Borrowing Amid Soaring Public Debt

Parliament to Approve Shs8.2 Trillion Borrowing Amid Soaring Public Debt

Parliament is today set to authorize a staggering Shs8.2 trillion in new borrowing, a move that signals the nation’s spiralling public debt already at Shs116.2 trillion (51.3% of GDP) and its economic implications.According to the house order of today’s business (Order Paper

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M7 Appoints New DPP After Abodo’s Exit

M7 Appoints New DPP After Abodo’s Exit

President Museveni in August appointed Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo as the new Principal Judge becoming the first woman to hold such a position in the history of Uganda since Independence.Prior to her appointment as Principal Judge, Abodo was the Director of Public Prosecutio

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Russian stock market meltdown as shares crash in wake of Trump sanctions - 'dead end'

Russian stock market meltdown as shares crash in wake of Trump sanctions - 'dead end'

Russian stocks continued to plunge on Monday, fuelling fears of a major financial crisis following Donald Trump's swingeing new sanctions. The Kremlin has been rocked by the White House's decision last week to target its two largest oil companies in the latest sanctions package.

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“Political fix”: Teso erupts over alleged rigging in Bukedea race for speaker’s seat

“Political fix”: Teso erupts over alleged rigging in Bukedea race for speaker’s seat

Teso Sub-region residents are expressing dismay over the apparent sidelining of rivals to Parliament Speaker Annet Anita Among in the Bukedea Woman MP race, drawing parallels to issues that surfaced during the 2023 LC5 by-election.The controversy surrounds the current nomination

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THROUGH QUESTIONABLE METHODS: Meet the seven NRM unopposed winners joining the 12th Parliament

THROUGH QUESTIONABLE METHODS: Meet the seven NRM unopposed winners joining the 12th Parliament

Seven NRM candidates, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have secured seats in the 12th Parliament unopposed after the nomination deadline.Seven NRM candidates, including Speaker Anita Among and her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, have secured seats in the 12th Parliamen

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Lionel Messi Explains Why He Extended His Stay with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi Explains Why He Extended His Stay with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has revealed the real reasons behind his latest career-defining decision in AmericaThe Argentine superstar opens up about what truly made him stay in Miami — and it’s not just about footballFrom record crowds to skyrocketing club value, Messi’s presence

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How Bitcoin Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

How Bitcoin Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

Key PointsThere are now more than 145,000 Bitcoin millionaires in the world.Due to Bitcoin's impressive performance during the past five years, investors have been able to tap into the power of compounding returns.Spot Bitcoin ETFs create an easy, conven

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Why Ugandan businesses must go beyond transactions and care about customer well-being

Why Ugandan businesses must go beyond transactions and care about customer well-being

Business executives must remember that customers are human beings navigating the same economic stormsCOMMENT | SIMON DDEMBE | The year 2025 has tested the resilience of many Ugandans. Business activity has remained sluggish, household incomes continue to shrink, and countless f

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Malawian president issues executive order prohibiting raw mineral exports

Malawian president issues executive order prohibiting raw mineral exports

LILONGWE | Xinhua | Malawian President Peter Mutharika has issued an executive order banning the export of raw, unprocessed minerals as the country gears itself up to develop its wide range of mineral resources.The order was released on Saturday, reaffirming the government’s c

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Anti-aging' cooking trick goes viral after experts reveal compelling health benefits

Anti-aging' cooking trick goes viral after experts reveal compelling health benefits

A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity.The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browne

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