Besigye Is in the Dock. But Who Else Is Being Judged?
History will ask: when Uganda’s institutions were tested by one of the country’s most prominent political figures, did they demonstrate the strength and impartiality of the rule of law, or did they deepen existing doubts about the relationship between politics and justice?
Nile Post · 21 Jul 2026Pride Bank Launches Bridge Finance Facility to Ease Cash Flow Pressure on Private Schools
Pride Bank has introduced a specialised bridge financing facility offering up to Shs1 billion in working capital to private schools and religious institutions, helping them meet operational costs while awaiting school fees and strengthening long-term financial resilience.
Nile Post · 21 Jul 2026Soroti Fruit Factory Suspends Fruit Purchases as US$21 Million Expansion Gets Underway
Soroti Fruit Factory has launched a US$21 million expansion project that will significantly increase processing capacity and diversify fruit products. However, the temporary suspension of fruit purchases during construction has raised concerns among farmers and local leaders over the loss of a key market.
Nile Post · 21 Jul 2026China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips - Financial Times
Beijing consults companies on ways to stop west acquiring its advanced technologies and star start-ups
Financial Times · 21 Jul 2026The FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets - The Verge
The FCC is planning to ban “DJI front companies” from continuing to import, distribute, market, and sell their existing drones and cameras. It’s taking comments.
The Verge · 21 Jul 2026Stock futures climb as traders shift focus to earnings amid Middle East tensions: Live updates - CNBC
Stock futures traded higher early Tuesday as investors await more corporate earnings.
CNBC · 21 Jul 202630,000 Busoga Women Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Stanbic-Gates Foundation Initiative
Nile Post · 21 Jul 2026Oil Reverses Gains on Renewed Hope of Peace in Iran - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Brent and WTI fell today as reports surfaced of ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran, even with missile strikes still hitting the Persian Gulf.
OilPrice.com · 21 Jul 2026Sex Talk: Why decades-old marriages fail
Today, I thought about the 81-year-old stranger I met at a Shell shop years ago, and he ended up giving me not just hearty laughs, but also my column for that week. He was funny, energetic and looked 55, not 81. I remember how he boasted that he had a wife at least 30 years […] The post Sex Talk: Why decades-old marriages fail appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
The Observer · 21 Jul 2026New telecom taxes renew debate over whether Uganda is taxing financial inclusion
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A renewed parliamentary push to review taxes on mobile money has reignited concerns that Uganda’s tax regime is making digital financial services increasingly expensive and slowing the country’s drive towards financial inclusion. The debate follows recent amendments to the Income Tax Act introducing a 10 percent final withholding tax on … The post New telecom taxes renew debate over whether Ug
The Independent Uganda · 21 Jul 2026Iran War Risk Pushes African Central Banks to Hold Rates Higher
African policymakers are set to keep interest rates higher for longer as renewed hostilities between the US and Iran fan fresh inflation fears, especially in countries that are net fuel importers.
Financial Post · 21 Jul 2026General Motors is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects - CNBC
Wall Street analysts expect General Motors to report adjusted earnings per share of $3.20 and revenue of $47.01 billion.
CNBC · 21 Jul 2026China Broadens Market Rescue With Record Inflows Into Tech ETF - Bloomberg.com
China is mounting one of its broadest efforts in years to steady the stock market, with regulators, state-backed investors, insurers and asset managers all moving to shore up confidence after a selloff in tech shares.
Bloomberg · 21 Jul 2026Uganda offers free entry into national parks for 3 days
Got a safari on your bucket list but keep putting it off? Uganda just gave you a reason to stop waiting. The government has announced three days of free entry into all Uganda national parks in September this year. The parks will be open to Ugandans and foreign visitors alike. No hidden catch, no fine […] The post Uganda offers free entry into national parks for 3 days appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.
The Observer · 21 Jul 2026SpaceX Is Why You Don’t Invest In An IPO - Forbes
If you know the company pre-IPO, if you’re on the friends and family list and can get the initial IPO price, then … maybe. Otherwise, avoid the hype.
Forbes · 21 Jul 2026Colorado’s new Front Range Passenger Rail train may get second stop in Colorado Springs - KRDO
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Front Range Passenger Rail District (FRPR) released a new draft plan for the Colorado Connector (CoCo). According to
KRDO · 21 Jul 2026Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved - TechCrunch
The final approval settles one case, but it doesn't resolve the broader issue of using copyrighted works to train AI models.
TechCrunch · 21 Jul 2026Dow Jones Futures: Trump Comments Spark Stock Market Losses; Elon Musk-Led SpaceX, Tesla Tumble - Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures: Trump sparked losses Monday after he said Iran "will pay" for killing American soldiers. SpaceX and Tesla sold off.
Investor's Business Daily · 21 Jul 2026Sen. Chuck Schumer hopes to slash meat prices at the grocery store with new bill - WSYR
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – As many people face high prices at the checkout line, Sen. Chuck Schumer wants to lower the price of some of those items in the cart. Schumer announced he’s trying to slash meat prices with a new bill by focusing on the businesses the…
WSYR · 21 Jul 2026Samsung Debuts Galaxy Card With 5% Cash Back to Take On Apple Card - MacRumors
Samsung today announced the launch of its first credit card in the United States, debuting the Samsung Galaxy Card in partnership with Barclays. ...
MacRumors · 20 Jul 2026New Boeing aircraft development hampered by backlog of existing orders, says CEO - Fox Business
The aerospace giant is evaluating a possible new airplane design but says it must first improve its finances, technology and aircraft deliveries.
Fox Business · 20 Jul 2026Powerball player wins big in Western WA. Here’s where lucky ticket was sold - Yahoo
The odds of winning the Powerball jacket are one in 292 million.
Tacoma News Tribune · 20 Jul 2026Jamie Dimon says markets underestimate risks and he wouldn't buy stocks or Treasurys at current prices - CNBC
Comments from JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon contrast with investors' recent willingness to look past wars, tariffs and other shocks.
CNBC · 20 Jul 2026With The U.S.-Iran Deal Collapsing, How Exposed Are Oil Markets Right Now - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework has effectively collapsed, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement and resuming military action, raising fears of further escalation.
OilPrice.com · 20 Jul 2026