South Korean exports hit record high as AI demand surges

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1307 EAT on Thursday 1 October 2026 South Korea’s exports have reached a monthly record, driven by strong demand for chips used in artificial intelligence. Exports rose 83.5 percent year-on-year to $120.9 billion in September, surpassing the previous record of $102.25 billion set in June, according to preliminary…

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Nameere drops five witnesses from election petition defence

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1255 EAT on Thursday 1 October 2026 State Minister for Local Government and Masaka City Woman MP Justine Nameere has asked the High Court to drop five of the seven witnesses she had listed to defend her election victory in a petition challenging the results. Through her lawyers,…

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High food prices shrink meals for Ugandans

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1234 EAT on Thursday 1 October 2026 At Kalerwe Market in northern Kampala, Julliet Nakyanzi stands before a pile of dried beans, calculating how much food she can afford for her family. A few months ago, a kilogramme of yellow beans cost Shs 4,000. Today, the same quantity…

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Lapid Accuses Netanyahu of ‘Fear-Mongering’ Over Attack Warning

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1016 EAT on Wednesday 30 September 2026 Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “fear-mongering” after Netanyahu warned that Israel’s enemies could attempt to attack the country ahead of next month’s general election. Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, made the remarks…

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Ugandan Entrepreneur Urges Youth to Build Businesses Through Technology

By Ssentamu Derrick Peterson at 0949 EAT on Wednesday 30 September 2026 KAMPALA, Uganda — The business world is increasingly moving online, creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to build companies and reach customers beyond their local markets. For Ugandan entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther, technology is changing how young people can approach business. He says a…

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Court Grants Muwanga Kivumbi Bail

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0943 EAT on Wednesday 30 September 2026 Former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been released on bail after spending a combined 250 days in custody since his first arrest following the January 2026 elections. Kivumbi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) deputy president, was on Tuesday granted…

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