Old Mutual links unit trust investment to comprehensive motor insurance
Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) has introduced a comprehensive motor insurance benefit for qualifying unit trust customers, in a move aimed at encouraging more Ugandans to protect their vehicles against accidents, theft, fire and other financial risks. The initiative, introduced in partnership with Old Mutual General Insurance, allows customers investing in selected Old Mutual […] The post Old Mutual links
The Observer · 19 Aug 2026Uganda Risks Return to Power Rationing Within a Year as Industrial Demand Surges, Minister Sanjay Warns
KAMPALA — Uganda risks returning to electricity load shedding within a year unless power generation and renewable energy investments keep pace with surging manufacturing demand, Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Minister Sanjay Tanna has warned. Speaking at the fifth Presidential CEOs Forum alongside Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Tanna cautioned that rapid industrial expansion is placing unprecedented […] The post
Watchdog Uganda · 19 Aug 2026Why businesses are turning standalone homes into offices - Daily Monitor
Why businesses are turning standalone homes into offices Daily Monitor
Daily Monitor · 19 Aug 2026California AG Rob Bonta Says David Ellison Is “Desperate” and “Grasping at Straws” - The Hollywood Reporter
In an expansive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bonta laid out his strategy and took aim at the Paramount chief and emerging legal rival. “He cannot flee accountability."
Hollywood Reporter · 19 Aug 2026Hima Cement, Safal Uganda Baati Foundation Partner to Equip Vulnerable Tororo Youth with Vocational Skills
Nile Post · 19 Aug 2026Finance Minister Musasizi defends criteria for tax remission
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Finance has clarified the criteria and procedure taxpayers must follow when seeking remission of tax liabilities, stressing that the measure is reserved for exceptional circumstances and is not intended to shield businesses from ordinary tax obligations. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi told Parliament on Tuesday that tax administration … The post Finance Minister Musasizi defen
The Independent Uganda · 19 Aug 2026Top economist on Trump’s ‘deadly cocktail’ for the bond market—and how the bond vigilantes have crossed Scott Bessent’s ‘red line’ - Yahoo Finance
"The bond vigilantes have come out of hibernation," Johns Hopkins' Steve Hanke told Fortune, and "the inflation genie is out of the bottle."
Yahoo Entertainment · 19 Aug 2026Goldman studied where AI is squeezing labor markets. Here's what it found - CNBC
Goldman Sachs found that AI is starting to weigh on employment across developed economies.
CNBC · 19 Aug 2026UAE-Uganda business forum targets trade, investment deals - Daily Monitor
UAE-Uganda business forum targets trade, investment deals Daily Monitor
Daily Monitor · 19 Aug 2026Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to unlock Mbale Industrial Park potential
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is set for a further boost following a strategic partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group to expand access to finance, strengthen businesses and create more opportunities across the industrial ecosystem. Tian Tang Group has built a manufacturing ecosystem supporting more … The post Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to u
The Independent Uganda · 19 Aug 2026Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal was detained at an airport in Lagos last week as he prepared to board a flight to Paris, Nigeria's drug enforcement agency said. The 49-year-old, known as "KC Luxury" to his 700,000 Instagram followers, presented himself online as a businessman dealing in gold and luxury goods.
Nile Post · 19 Aug 2026Equity Bank’s East and Central Africa regional network key to success of Mbale’s UKI Uganda
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Ugandan manufacturers look beyond the domestic market, moving money across borders efficiently is becoming as important as moving goods. For Mbale-based manufacturer, importer and exporter UKI Uganda Limited, cross-border payment delays have been a challenge as the company expands across East and Central Africa, particularly in the … The post Equity Bank’s East and Central Afri
The Independent Uganda · 19 Aug 2026Uganda Could Face Load Shedding Within One Year, Tanna Warns
Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna has warned that Uganda could face electricity load shedding within a year unless power generation and alternative energy investments expand alongside rapid industrialisation.
Nile Post · 19 Aug 2026Asian stocks slump as chip selloff deepens; KOSPI plunges 5% - Investing.com
Asian stocks slump as chip selloff deepens; KOSPI plunges 5%
Investing.com · 19 Aug 2026Target is set to report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect - CNBC
Target is expected to report its fiscal second-quarter results Wednesday morning as the retailer offers a window into its turnaround progress.
CNBC · 19 Aug 20262 Stocks to Buy That Stanley Druckenmiller Added While Exiting 5 Chip and Photonics Stocks - Yahoo Finance
The billionaire's family office sold five chip and photonics stocks in a single quarter -- and made two of its biggest bets on the companies writing the chec...
Motley Fool · 19 Aug 2026Young Americans really hate AI. These two charts show how much. - washingtonpost.com
A new survey adds to the evidence that Americans are skeptical that artificial intelligence will have positive effects on daily life or the job market.
The Washington Post · 19 Aug 2026Rethinking Curriculum for a Changing World: Why Uganda’s Curriculum is Evolving
The task before us is not to choose between preserving what is valuable and embracing what is new. It is to build an education system that can do both, retaining the knowledge, values and cultural identity that define us while equipping learners with the competencies required to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and changing world.
Nile Post · 19 Aug 2026Futures: After Painful AI Losses, Indexes Near Key Test - Investor's Business Daily
The rally has erased some recent gains. AI, chip stocks had flashed buy signals.
Investor's Business Daily · 19 Aug 2026Mercy Kainobwisho’s Strategic Reforms at URSB Put Registration Mafias & Night Dancers on Notice
How a reform-driven Registrar General transformed Uganda’s business registry, tightened compliance and strengthened the fight against fraudulent registrations
Nile Post · 19 Aug 2026Marketplace Pricing - ChimpReports
Marketplace Pricing ChimpReports
ChimpReports · 19 Aug 2026Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts third straight losing day: Live updates - cnbc.com
The stock market reaction was relatively muted, even with long-term bond yields reaching multi-decade highs.
CNBC · 19 Aug 2026Costco plots major expansion into senior healthcare with Medicare partnership - Fox Business
In a first-of-its-kind venture, Costco is partnering with SCAN Health Plan on senior-focused insurance products that could include pharmacy, vision and hearing benefits.
Fox Business · 19 Aug 2026Kenneth Mugabi to Celebrate 10-Year Musical Journey on September 12
What began as an ordinary rehearsal morning quickly became a big surprise for singer cum songwriter Kenneth Mugabi when V&A Sherry Brand Manager Roy Tumwizere walked into his live session at Marish Studio in Bukoto to announce the brand’s sponsorship of his 10th anniversary concert. The concert, set for September 12, 2026, at Ndere Cultural […] The post Kenneth Mugabi to Celebrate 10-Year Musical Journey on September
SoftPower News · 19 Aug 2026