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Retail traders viewed the Merida acquisition as evidence that Big Pharma will pay rich premiums for immune-focused platforms.

Three Kenyan nationals wanted over the murder of a doctor in Nairobi are set to be deported from Uganda after the City Hall Magistrate’s court in Kampala convicted them of illegally entering and staying in the country. The three Kenyans, police constable Bett Kiplangat Collins, businessman Pius Muiru Mbugua and Samuel Karanja Gathoni, pleaded guilty […] The post Kampala court orders deportation of 3 Kenyans wanted fo

Beb Wine Company Ltd, a Lira City-based beverage manufacturer, is targeting a major increase in its production capacity as the company seeks to consolidate its presence in Uganda and expand…

Bitcoin and the S&P 500 open September, historically the weakest month for both, after a record-setting August.

Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Kingdom is at a crossroads as some questions arise over the choice of the heir to King Oyo Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, who passed away last Thursday in the United States where he was undergoing medical treatment. The death has sparked a debate about the future … The post Tooro Kingdom at crossroads over succession appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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Finnish governor Olli Rehn strikes hawkish tone ahead of expected interest rate rise in the Eurozone

More than half of losses not covered by insurance as carriers carve out risk and cut exposure

There are important lessons about universal basic income to be drawn from the behaviour of pensioners

US battery storage set a quarterly record in Q2 2026, adding 20.2 GWh as utility-scale projects surged in Arizona, Texas, and California.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has launched a new campaign aimed at helping motorcycle riders cut operating costs and improve engine performance as high fuel and maintenance expenses continue to affect Uganda’s boda boda sector. The company, which distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, launched the Shell Advance … The post Vivo Energy unveils Shell Advance AX7 ca

US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent sends signal that he expects Bank of Japan to raise rates soon

Global bond yields climbed back to the highest level in almost two decades as rising oil prices fuel inflation concerns and investors ramp up expectations th...

Incoming CEO inherits company that leads the smartphone market but trails rivals in AI.

Anthropic tightened its AI security and paused some programs after Claude models accessed three organizations' systems without permission in April.

Washington Manassas Airport received its FAA Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate, clearing the path for passenger flights.

The company previously said it wouldn't need to pause if it's safety guardrails were followed.

No illnesses have been reported in the Walmart mango recall, but consumers should discard or return affected produce due to possible Salmonella risk.

Not since 2006 have yields on the longest-maturity Treasuries been this high for this long, with a gaping budget deficit, another wave of corporate issuance and a potentially decisive Federal Reserve meeting set to keep investors wary of US debt in coming wee…

ARCH Venture Partners is targeting $3B for its 14th fund, per an SEC filing, matching the size of the fund it disclosed in 2024.

The AI industry is begging for a slowdown. Maybe we should listen?

A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan named Abby scored the one-of-one gold Jimothy rookie card at T-Mobile Park, sparking a wild eBay auction.