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Coca-Cola transferred another 4.4 billion euros ($5.17 billion) from its operation in Ireland to an entity based in the Cayman Islands. What’s happening? According to Business Post, the beverage giant’s Irish arm, European Refreshments Unlimited Company, transferred 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in 2024 and 2.1 billion euros ($2.5 billion) more this year to Atlantic Industries, an entity registered in the …

MTN should cut its losses and exit Iran, as it faces either reputational or financial harm if it fails to act following the outbreak of widespread protests against the country’s authoritarian theocratic regime. That is the view of Iraj Abedian, economist and chief executive of Pan-African Capital Holdings, who said he was incredibly disappointed in the MTN board and its …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | When the Government of Uganda shut down internet access for four days during the recent election week, it reignited a national debate about how deeply digital connectivity has become embedded in modern life. Authorities, through the Uganda Communications Commission, justified the decision as necessary to curb misinformation, prevent electoral violence and protect national security. Internet access …

by AdminJanuary 21, 2026January 21, 20260 Share0 International concern has continued to mount. In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had heard reports that the South Korean government was conducting “very vicious raids” on churches and entering U.S. military bases to gather information, adding that it appeared “a purge or a revolution …

Bukomansimbi, Uganda — The Outgoing Bukomansimbi North Member of Parliament, Christine Ndiwalana, has thanked voters for their support and urged residents to remain focused on service and collective progress following the conclusion of parliamentary elections. Hon.Christine Ndiwalana In a message released after the polls, Ndiwalana said that while elections are a periodic event, leadership responsibility and service to the people …

Kampala-Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has set 28th January 2026 as the date at which it will deliver a Ruling on a bill application which was filed by Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who is on currently on remand on charges of obtaining and disclosing National Voter’s Information without consent from the Electoral Commission. …

Kampala– The Women’s Situation Room (WSR) Uganda has announced the closure of its Physical Situation Rooms that were established to monitor, prevent, and respond to election-related tensions across the country. Eminent woman, Mrs Elizabeth Lwanga. In a statement issued today, WSR Uganda commended citizens, electoral authorities, security institutions, political actors, youth, civil society organisations, and the media for the cooperation …

Kampala– On Tuesday morning, the Rt. Hon Rebecca A. Kadaga, 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of East Africa Community Affairs Uganda, hosted H.E Zhang Lizhong, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, who had paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Kampala. H.E Zhang’s tenure comes to an end after 4.7 years of valuable contributions to …

Mityana– Outgoing Mityana Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa, has conceded defeat in the recently concluded parliamentary elections and called on members of the opposition to draw lessons from the outcome. Hon. Joyce Bagala (Courtesy photo) “I thank all my supporters for the votes. I accept whatever came out as the results,” Remarked Bagala during a media interview She …

Mengo — Days after the Electoral Commission declared Hon. Suzan Nakawuki of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, outgoing legislator Yusuf Nsibambi has announced his decision to quit elective politics following his defeat. Yusuf Nsibambi (Courtesy photo) Appearing on a CBS Radio talk show, Nsibambi expressed disappointment with the electorate, saying his …