Investors are increasingly looking abroad to diversify their portfolios, tap into emerging markets and hedge against local economic shifts. Cross-border investing offers access to industries, currencies and growth stories that aren’t always available at home. However, it also requires a clear u
On Tuesday, parliament of Uganda resumed sessions with top on the order paper approving loans totaling to Shs8 trillions which government is borrowing from different financial institutions including banks in Uganda and abroad.Journalists working for National Media group, the mother company
What your sweat says about your well-being: 5 key signs to look out forSweat. It’s that natural bodily function we all experience, especially when pushing our limits, feeling the heat, or just plain stressed out. But did you know that your sweat can actually tell you a lot about your h
The Social Security Fairness Act is making waves across the United States, offering a glimmer of hope for thousands of citizens who rely on Social Security benefits. While the promise of increased benefits is enticing, the reality is t
A landmark research initiative aimed at bridging the gap between Uganda’s national climate policies and local realities has been launched in Adjumani District, with a special focus on the voices of refugee women and women in host communities.The project, titled "Localising National Gende
For years, experts have sounded alarm bells over arsenic levels in brown rice.New research has found that brown rice has a higher concentration of
President Donald Trump has announced the US will double its current tariff rate on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, starting on Wednesday.Speaking at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trump said the move would help boost the local steel industry and national supply, while re
The African Centre for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV), in partnership with the Coalition Against Torture (CAT), has urged political actors, security agencies, and the general public to commit to peaceful and torture-free elections ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 general elec
In 2024, a wave of grim findings from global water assessments confirmed what scientists and communities have long feared: the planet’s water crisis is deepening, with climate change and human mismanagement pushing billions toward unsafe, unreliable water sources.The UN
Tension escalated at Kyambogo University on Tuesday morning as students staged a protest against a Shs 50,000 surcharge imposed by the administration for late tuition registration.What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly spiraled into chaos when police fired teargas and live bullets
