By HICGI News Agency at 1526 EAT On Monday 6 July 2026 Dr. Ddamulira Ssengonzi, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has been recognised as Uganda Public Finance Management Champion by Public Opinions. The award forms part of the Responsible Investment Global Award, an initiative by Public Opinions aimed at recognising…
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Tadashi Yanai’s Fast Retailing Rides Growth as It Targets Global Retail Leadership
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1152 EAT on Monday 6 July 2026 Tadashi Yanai is the founder and chief executive of Tokyo-listed retail giant Fast Retailing, the parent company of global clothing brand Uniqlo. Founded in 1984, Fast Retailing has grown from a single casualwear store in…
Super Typhoon Bavi Hits US Pacific Islands, Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1126 EAT on Monday 6 July 2026 A “super typhoon” has made landfall on United States territorial islands in the western Pacific near Guam, with authorities reporting significant damage as powerful winds and torrential rain battered the Northern Mariana Islands. The eye of Super Typhoon Bavi passed over…
Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal Set for World Cup Last-16 Showdown
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1114 EAT on Monday 6 July 2026 A fascinating clash of generations awaits on Monday as veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Spain in a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown. The Iberian derby is a rematch of last year’s UEFA…
Motor Dealers Raise Alarm Over Corruption, Delays in Digital Number Plate Acquisition
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1058 EAT On Monday 6 July 2026 Motor vehicle and motorcycle dealers have called on the government to terminate its 10-year contract with Russian firm Joint Stock Company Global Security, alleging corruption and persistent failures in the implementation of the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS). The ITMS was…
Forbes: Trump’s Wealth Jumps to $6.5bn in Second Term, Driven by Crypto Earnings
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1139 EAT on Friday 3 July 2026 Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States has coincided with a significant increase in his personal wealth, according to Forbes’ latest World’s Billionaires list. The report estimates Trump’s net worth at $6.5…
The American Dream Survives 250 Years Amid Growing Challenges
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1130 EAT on Friday 2 July 2026 Sixteen years ago, Abdi Nor Iftin was a Somali refugee living in one of the toughest slums in Kenya when he received news that would change the course of his life. Out of nearly eight million applicants in 2013, he was…
Man Dies After Setting Himself Ablaze Outside UN Headquarters While Holding Tibetan Flag
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1100 EAT on Friday 3 July 2026 A man has died after setting himself on fire while holding a Tibetan flag outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to police. The New York Police Department (NYPD) said officers responding to an emergency call at approximately 6:30…
