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U.S. Treasury yields are hitting new highs for the year on fears about inflation and excessive debt. Rising yields create opportunities—along with serious portfolio risks.

Target, Walmart and Amazon have all removed a 'German soldier' Halloween costume from their websites.

Millions of driver's licenses from the U.S. and Canada were leaked online, prompting an active FBI investigation.

Uganda International Trade Fair 2026 Targets Shs10bn in Sales with New ‘Black Deals’ ChimpReports

The company says it expects revenue in fiscal 2026 to rise by 1.5% to 2%, down from a previous range of 2.5% to 3.5%

The company's experimental Angelman syndrome treatment failed.

Oil use and CO2 emissions dropped in Q2 in China due to EV growth. It could mean China's per-capita CO2 peaks at less than half of the US.

Author summary Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasite infections are among the major neglected tropical diseases affecting children in communities with limited access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. These infections, caused by parasites such as Asca…

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 were the catalyst for much of modern aviation security infrastructure.

Drake Lubega Sets 11th-Day Rent Deadline, Shs1m Penalties for Kampala Traders ChimpReports

Global ride-hailing company Uber has wound up operations in Uganda and Nigeria, ending a 12-year presence in Uganda’s increasingly competitive ride-hailing market. Uber said its operations in the two countries ended effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following what it described as a “thorough review” of its business. Uber said the decision is limited to Uganda […] The post Uber exits Uganda after 12 years appear

KAMPALA — Global ride-hailing company Uber has ended its operations in Uganda after a decade, bringing to a close its presence in the country’s increasingly competitive urban transport market. Uber discontinued its services in Uganda on September 2, 2026, as part of a wider decision to withdraw from Uganda and Nigeria following a review of […] The post Uber Exits Uganda After 10 Years appeared first on SoftPower News

The rally has outlasted every warning, but Wall Street's positioning gauge just hit an extreme

The discount retailer, long based in South Jersey, plans to invest $370 million in the move, and is set to receive another $30 million in state grants.

Kenya Slashes Cargo Rail Fee 83% After Traders Protest Tax Costs ChimpReports

Travelers vent about confusing layouts, surly staff, paltry dining choices and rodents.

The next phase of the response must not be about deploying more people into communities simply to deliver interventions.

Kampala, Thursday, 3 September 2026 – As part of activities to mark 35 years of operating in Uganda, Stanbic Bank has today kicked off ESG Client Readiness series and introduced a free-to-enrol Sustainability Academy designed to equip local enterprises with the sustainability capabilities required to access investment, strengthen competitiveness and seize emerging growth opportunities. The […] The post Stanbic Champi

Government has approved an additional allocation of Shs 63 billion in capital towards Uganda Development Bank (UDB) and raised the bank’s authorised share capital to Shs 5 trillion from Shs 2 trillion as it seeks to expand access to cheaper credit for local businesses. The move, announced by Finance minister Henry Musasizi during UDB’s annual […] The post Government moves to strengthen UDB capital base appeared first

KAMPALA — Women entrepreneurs benefiting from the World Bank-funded Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project have been urged to use borrowed funds strategically, strengthen their businesses and take advantage of training and mentorship opportunities to improve their long-term sustainability. The call was made during a DFCU-GROW Women Borrowers Engagement session, which […]

KAMPALA — Women entrepreneurs benefiting from the World Bank-funded Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project have been urged to use borrowed funds strategically, strengthen their businesses and take advantage of training and mentorship opportunities to improve their long-term sustainability. The call was made during a DFCU-GROW Women Borrowers Engagement session, which […]

KAMPALA — Women entrepreneurs benefiting from the World Bank-funded Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project have been urged to use borrowed funds strategically, strengthen their businesses and take advantage of training and mentorship opportunities to improve their long-term sustainability. The call was made during a DFCU-GROW Women Borrowers Engagement session, which […]