COMMENT | DANI RODRIK |  As a teenager growing up in Istanbul, I was lucky to be part of a generation that had democratic role models nearby. European countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and Sweden fueled our aspirations for prosperity and democracy, giving us hope for the future of …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. immigration authorities detained more than 300 South Korean workers at a battery plant in Georgia last week during a criminal investigation into visa violations, sparking strong reactions from South Korea and raising concerns about the future of foreign investment in the United States. South Korean …

Blockbuster finish awaits Uganda Open final with Nsanzuwera holding lead over Indiza Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | This is just what the doctored ordered. A day four at the picturesque Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club with a main group featuring Mary Louise Simkims Golf Club’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The US$20m loan passed by Parliament for the upgrading of Bugiri General Hospital has sparked a flurry of demands for a comprehensive review of the state of regional hospitals across the country. The loan from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MPs have called for stringent measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following pollution concerns. The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Christine Kaaya (NUP, Kiboga District Woman Representative), said government interventions were inadequate and failed to confront the root causes of the lake’s degradation. During …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines, often criticised for its heavy financial losses, still holds significant investment potential if strategic reforms are implemented, a new House report has revealed. The Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (PAC-COSASE) on the airline, has pointed out that …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has successfully concluded the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) training program. A total of 100 beneficiaries have graduated with internationally recognized skills, including 20 in electrical maintenance, 20 in electrical installation, 20 in pipefitting, 20 in scaffolding, and 20 in rigging. …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Absa Bank Uganda has today concluded a three-month “Play Your Cards Right” campaign with August and Grand Finale winners walking away with sh120m in cash prizes. Four winners for the month of August each won sh10m, while the two overall campaign winners each received …

SHENYANG | Xinhua | Mechanical arms twist with ease, mopping robots rise and fall automatically, and C-hook robots spin with nimble precision as visitors wander through BMW’s Plant Tiexi in Shenyang, northeast China’s Liaoning Province, marveling at what feels like a “kingdom of robots.” With automation rates reaching as high …

  COMMENT | MOSES RUTAHIGWA | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a vital part of Uganda’s economy, comprising 90% of the private sector, employing over 2.5 million people, and contributing 20% of the country’s GDP. They embody the grit and ingenuity that define Uganda’s entrepreneurial spirit. Yet, for long …