Uganda's business sector saw another month of growth but the pace slowed down during June. The Stanbic Bank survey showed private companies continued expanding for five straight months. Business conditions improved again as the index stayed above the crucial 50 point mark. The reading dropped from 56.4 points in May to 55.6 points last month. Companies kept hiring workers and buying more supplies despite the small decline.
Christopher Legilisho from Stanbic Bank expects the economy to grow strongly next year. He pointed to healthy demand across most business sectors as the main reason. Companies received more new orders and produced more goods to meet customer needs. Employment levels rose as firms hired both temporary and permanent...
Uganda's identity card renewal program has attracted over 5.3 million citizens but faces serious timing challenges. NIRA officials worry the current speed of 840,000 weekly renewals will stretch the project to nine months instead of six. Registrar Ollama Claire admits the community response has been impressive but needs major acceleration. The authority desperately wants faster progress to complete the massive undertaking. Citizens must step up their efforts to meet the ambitious government deadline.
NIRA plans special registration days at schools across the country to capture unregistered children. The Ministry of Education and Sports will help coordinate these targeted events. Parents must fill out Form 3 paperwork or give teachers...
Uganda rolled out the red carpet for famous Turkish internet stars and travel companies during a special week-long visit. The Uganda Embassy in Ankara organized this trip to bring more Turkish tourists to the African nation. Government officials want to strengthen friendships between the two countries through tourism. The welcome ceremony happened at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala with diplomats and media people attending. This trip came after successful travel shows held earlier in Turkish cities like Istanbul and Bursa.
Ambassador Nusura Tiperu called the visitors storytellers who can reach millions of people online. She believes these digital creators will show the world how beautiful and welcoming Uganda really is. The group...
A Ugandan witch doctor received a 25-year prison sentence for murdering a Kenyan nurse union leader. Mawanda Asuma killed Ferdinand Ongeri after the 40-year-old nursing official successfully negotiated better promotions for healthcare workers. Judge Reuben Nyakundi convicted the 52-year-old herbalist at Eldoret High Court. Ongeri served as deputy chairman for the Kenya National Union of Nurses Kisumu branch. The victim worked at Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology dispensary.
Ongeri disappeared between July 24 and July 27 back in 2019. Cattle herders discovered his rotting corpse in Kimondi Forest near Kapsabet town. Local Chief Emily Cherono described the horrible condition of the body during court testimony. Deep cuts covered his...
Shatta Wale told young Ghanaians they should back President Mahama and his team. The dancehall star believes the current leaders want to help youth earn more cash. He made these comments at Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday during a football match between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak. The musician thinks supporting this government will bring financial benefits to young people. He urged them to stay loyal until the next election comes around.
The artist posted on Facebook after President Mahama sang along to his popular song Mahama Paper. Shatta Wale called the president someone who rewards hard workers but fires people who fail to deliver results. He thanked Mahama for wanting to include youth in his future plans. The musician seemed...
Tech companies face major headaches as AI server sales predictions take a nosedive. Export rules from America and global political fights have messed up the computer supply chain. Growth forecasts dropped from 28 percent down to 24.3 percent this year. Trade policy changes and international tensions keep causing problems for manufacturers. Companies still expect double-digit gains but the numbers look much smaller than before.
Microsoft keeps buying NVIDIA servers at breakneck speed despite the slowdown. The software giant tried making its internal AI chip but the project failed completely. Engineers pushed back the launch date to 2026 after missing performance targets. Meta and Google also purchase tons of AI equipment for their data...
Samsung prepares for its major phone reveal happening Wednesday as tech fans buzz about the latest foldable devices. Roland Quandt from WinFuture shared surprising details that contradict earlier rumors about the upcoming Galaxy models. The leaked information comes from official promotional materials and reveals unexpected changes to Samsung's usual strategy. Phone enthusiasts expected certain features based on previous speculation but these new details paint a different picture. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 promises to shock users with its ultra-thin design and lightweight build.
The new Fold 7 measures just 8.9mm thick when closed and shrinks to 4.2mm when opened completely. Samsung managed to keep the weight at only 216 grams despite adding...
Microsoft fired thousands of workers and pulled money from game studios across the industry. John Romero's company felt the hit when their cash disappeared overnight. The famous DOOM creator watched his team lose their jobs as the project died. Gamers heard rumors that Romero Games had shut down completely. Staff members started posting about unemployment on social media.
Romero Games fought back against the closure stories with a public message. The studio confirmed they had fired workers and killed their current game. However, the company denied closing its doors for good. Team leaders met at the office to plan their next moves. They promised to keep fighting for survival.
Several game publishers have reached out since the disaster...
CoreWeave just grabbed crypto mining company Core Scientific for nine billion dollars. The cloud computing giant struck an all-stock deal that gives Core Scientific shareholders a piece of the action. Each shareholder receives about one-eighth of a CoreWeave share for every share they hold. The purchase helps CoreWeave expand its massive computer power network across America. This move puts CoreWeave closer to controlling its entire business operation from top to bottom.
The company makes money renting out fancy NVIDIA computer chips through the internet. These powerful processors help businesses run artificial intelligence programs and crunch massive amounts of data. CoreWeave forces customers to pay upfront and commit to long...
