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  The US has long enjoyed the world’s cheapest energy, but China is now set to take that position THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA |  In 2020–2021, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (TSMC) leapfrogged US-based Intel in the production of advanced chips. All of a sudden, TSMC could produce …

  COMMENT | JANE NALUNGA |  On 25–26 February 2026, African ministers responsible for trade will gather in Maputo, Republic of Mozambique, under the African Union (AU) framework. This meeting comes just weeks before the Fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled for March 2026 in …

COMMENT | MICHAEL JJINGO | Let’s face it, our education system has taught students how to find x, recite Shakespeare, and cram the digestive system of an insect. But one thing it still struggles to teach is how to create value, solve real problems, and, more importantly, earn money without …

COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Four days ago, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exam results, marking its second release under the competency-based curriculum. These results not only indicate a shift in educational assessment but also reflect the new grading system introduced with …

  Examining the disparate evolution of human history across the world  COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | I am a citizen of a Third World country. I live in the Global South. I hope that explains all about my interest in the subject of development, or, to be more exact, the …

COMMENT | MATHIAS RUKUBA | The growing unease across the Kampala metropolitan area is no longer whispered in corridors or confined to neighbourhood WhatsApp groups. It is visible in tightened gates, earlier closing hours for businesses, and heightened anxiety among residents. A disturbing rise in violent attacks, robberies, and targeted killings, …

COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | Lately, I have been reflecting on the Roman Empire and its establishment some 27 or so years before the birth of Christ the Messiah. One of its most enduring political thinkers was Marcus Tullius Cicero. When, like many, I read on social media of Ms. …

But it’s not just age that affects male fertility COMMENT | THERESA LARKIN | When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age. It’s linked to the decline in eggs (ova) and fertility as females age. But …

OPINION | EMMY HASHAKIMANA | On 3 April 2025, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrates 25 years of refreshing Uganda. This milestone is a moment of pride and gratitude as we reflect on our journey and how deeply it is woven into the fabric of the country we call home. When CCBU, …

SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. This is the 2nd of several series on the case ahead of February 19th, when Justice Kania is expected to rule on whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case. …