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DENIS MUTEGUYA: Is Uganda Truly Independent? A Reflection on the Realities of Post-Colonial Governance The Celebration of Independence When Uganda celebrates its Independence Day on October 9th, the streets are filled with patriotic fervor, songs of liberation, and speeches that hark back to the struggle for self-governance. The legacy of leaders like Milton Obote and…

dfcu Bank’s No-Cost Utility Bill Payment Promotion – What Customers need to know In a recent interview with Annette Kiconco, Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, we learned about the latest promotion that is set to revolutionize the way customers pay their utility bills. Rates Paka Chini: A Game-Changer for Customers In this interview,…

Lukwago Vows to Dismantle FDC as PFF Begins Signature Collection for Registration A New Dawn in Ugandan Politics In a significant political development, the Katonga faction, led by Erias Lukwago, has officially begun the process of collecting signatures to register the new political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This follows a split within the…

Evacuation Woes and Humorous Tensions in Southern Beirut Another Day, Another Call from the Israeli Army So, did you hear about the latest call for evacuation from the Israeli army in southern Beirut? Yeah, apparently they just can’t get enough of asking residents to pack up and leave as they bomb Hezbollah positions in Lebanon’s…

After September’s Jobs Report, Traders Reconsider Need for Interest Rate Cut Is Another Rate Cut Really Necessary? So, after September’s jobs report came in better than expected, it seems like the winds of change are blowing through the trading world. Suddenly, the idea of another 50-basis-point interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s November meeting…

Chinese Chipmaker SMIC Leads Sector Rally Investors are closely watching Chinese chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) after it led a $13 billion rally in the sector. This surge comes as speculation grows that Beijing may announce additional policy or financial support for the industry, which plays a critical role in China’s geopolitical ambitions. Expert…

Market Update: S&P 500 Sees Mixed Results with Supermicro, Generac, Vistra, and Deckers Leading the Way Description Major U.S. equities indexes fell to kick off the trading week as Friday’s strong jobs report tempered expectations for the progression of interest-rate cuts. Meanwhile, crude oil prices moved higher as global tensions remained high and Hurricane Milton…

Exclusive Q&A – White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr. Warning of Nationwide Shortage in Cybersecurity Talent Cyber Help Wanted: White House Cyber Czar Looking to Fill Half a Million Jobs Harry Coker, Jr., the National Cyber Director at the White House, recently issued a warning about a nationwide shortage in cybersecurity talent. In…