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Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the country.At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the Enteb

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Air traffic controller ‘was asleep’ when holiday flight arrived at blacked-out airport.

Air traffic controller ‘was asleep’ when holiday flight arrived at blacked-out airport.

It's not uncommon for aircraft to need to circle airports occasionally, typically due to another flight running behind schedule, or a temporary blockage on the runway. But yesterday evening, travellers aboard Air Corsica flight XK777 endured an additional thirty minutes airborne above Corsica's N

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In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.

In Tanzania, the law means electoral flaws can’t be challenged.

A Tanzanian riot police officer walks past a vandalised campaign poster of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, following a protest a day after a general election marred by violent demonstrations over the exclusion of two leading opposition candidates at the Namanga One-Post Border crossing point betwe

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Crushed by punishing US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil sells its international business.

Crushed by punishing US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil sells its international business.

Lukoil said Thursday it had accepted an offer from global commodity trader Gunvor to buy its foreign assets, which Russia’s second-largest oil company is seeking to sell after Washington imposed sanctions on it last week.The planned asset sale is the most consequential action so far by a

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Trump ‘is READY to launch devastating US airstrikes inside Venezuela to topple Maduro – and they could come any moment’.

Trump ‘is READY to launch devastating US airstrikes inside Venezuela to topple Maduro – and they could come any moment’.

AMERICAN forces are reportedly preparing to bomb military installations inside Venezuela – and the strikes could come in a “matter of days or even hours”.Donald Trump has already moved US naval and air assets closer to Venezuelan shores – stoking fears of an all-out war.An a

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DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

Denis Tukahikaho Ph.D. is an expert on Cooperatives, Financial Inclusion and Renewable Energy InvestmentKAMPALA – The Green Climate Fund (GFF) has approved a USD 31 million (UGX 107.7 bn) as a result-based payment for Uganda in recognition of measurable success in reducing deforestation

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Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira sacked after nightmare run as Jamie Vardy helps seal fate.

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira sacked after nightmare run as Jamie Vardy helps seal fate.

Arsenal legend and former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has lost his job at Serie A side Genoa after failing to pick up a single victory in their first nine games of the seasonPatrick Vieira has been sacked by Genoa after seeing his team slide down the Serie A table. The former Ars

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Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industryEmirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing muscles over the fast growing Ugandan market. Every week thousands of Ugandans dep

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Self-Made Millionaires: Here Are 6 Luxury Goods That Are Well Worth the Money.

Self-Made Millionaires: Here Are 6 Luxury Goods That Are Well Worth the Money.

If you’ve built a net worth of a million dollars or more, you know that it takes hard work and sacrifice to get there. And while being intentional and frugal with your money is a part of the equation, once you have money in the bank, there are some luxury purchases you can afford that make life

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Oppo gearing up to rival Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a 6,000mAh foldable

Oppo gearing up to rival Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a 6,000mAh foldable

Oppo is reportedly preparing to launch the Oppo Find N6.Oppo appears ready to take on Samsung once again in the premium foldable space. The Chinese smartphone maker is reportedly preparing to launch the Oppo Find N6, a next-generation book-style foldable designed to challenge the Samsung G

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