The global youth labour market is entering a difficult period as millions of young people struggle to find work while businesses restructure around slower economic growth, digital technology and artificial …
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Celestine Achi Wins Author/Scholar of the Year at National Spokesperson Awards
Artificial Intelligence expert and communications strategist, Celestine Achi, has emerged Author/Scholar of the Year at the 2026 National Spokesperson Awards (NSA), in recognition of his contribution to the application of …
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There’s a common claim, repeated by critics of the ultra-wealthy: charitable foundations aren’t really about generosity, they’re a legal loophole to avoid taxes. Defenders of philanthropy push back, pointing to …
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The Dollar Is Losing Ground. How the Yuan Is Challenging Its Dominance
For decades, the US dollar has been the default currency of international trade. Oil is priced in dollars, central banks hold dollar reserves, and businesses in countries such as Uganda …
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If the Strait of Hormuz Carries Only 20% of the World’s Oil, Why Is It So Crucial?
The Strait of Hormuz carries roughly a fifth of the world’s petroleum liquids consumption. That sounds significant, but not overwhelming. Yet when the strait comes under threat, global oil, gas, …
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The Global Economy Is Repricing Risk. Here’s What It Means
The global economy is entering a new phase. Across financial markets, interest rates, supply chains and workplaces, businesses are facing tougher conditions than they did during the post-pandemic boom. Shein’s …
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Why Airlines Keep Hiring Former Ethiopian Airlines Executives to Fix Crises
When a national carrier is losing money, losing aircraft, or losing the public’s trust, there is now a short list of people boards call first, and increasingly, they all trained …
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Ghetto Kids Shine on FIFA World Cup Stage, Return to Hero’s Welcome
Kampala rolled out a hero’s welcome this week as the Ghetto Kids touched down on home soil, fresh off performing before one of the largest television audiences in history at …
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How Ugandan Businesses Are Using AI to Cut Costs and Beat Competitors
Only a few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was largely seen as a futuristic concept discussed at global technology conferences. Today, it is becoming a practical business tool in Uganda, …
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US Commits $1.7B to Uganda’s Health Sector Under New Bilateral Pact
Uganda and the United States are deepening their financial partnership in the health sector following high-level discussions between Finance Minister Henry Musasizi and United States Chargé d’Affaires H.E. Mikael Cleverley …