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Jeff Bezos Reclaims No. 3 Richest Title From Sergey Brin After Amazon Store Closures

Jeff Bezos Reclaims No. 3 Richest Title From Sergey Brin After Amazon Store Closures

Jeff Bezos became the world’s third-richest person again on Tuesday while reclaiming the spot from Google cofounder Sergey Brin, who surpassed Bezos earlier this month, as Amazon shares rose after announcing it would shutter dozens of retail stores to expand its Whole Foods Market business. Shares of Amazon rose 2.4% to above $244 as of 3:15 p.m. EST, while Alphabet shares increased slightly (0.6%). An uptick for Amazon’s stock followed...
Saudi Giant Acquires 123-Year-Old South African Firm Barloworld in $1.3 Billion Deal

Saudi Giant Acquires 123-Year-Old South African Firm Barloworld in $1.3 Billion Deal

Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group has completed its acquisition of South African industrial company Barloworld in a landmark deal valued at R23 billion (about $1.3 billion). The transaction, finalized in January 2026, takes the 123-year-old firm private after more than a century on public markets and stands out as one of the most significant corporate cross-border deals between the Middle East and Africa in recent years.Barloworld’s shares will be delisted from...
Deputy CDF Okiding hails parade discipline ahead of Liberation Day.

Deputy CDF Okiding hails parade discipline ahead of Liberation Day.

Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, has commended security forces for improving discipline and coordination as Uganda prepares to mark Liberation Day on Monday. Speaking at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds after inspecting parade rehearsals, Lt. Gen. Okiding said earlier shortcomings in the drills had been addressed and expressed confidence that the country would stage a flawless national celebration. He said some simple mistakes had been corrected and that...
UNEB SPEAKS ON PLE 2026 RELEASE.

UNEB SPEAKS ON PLE 2026 RELEASE.

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda National Examinations Board dismissed reports Wednesday that the release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations results has been delayed by a recent internet shutdown.Jennifer Kalule-Musamba, the board’s principal public relations officer, said claims linking the results timeline to the Jan. 14 internet interruption are false. She noted the reports were intended to cause panic among candidates and parents.The marking, verification and quality assurance processes for...
Ghana Government Security Official Has Arrested 9 Nigerians Involved In Scamming 400000$ from 200 Cyber Crime Victims

Ghana Government Security Official Has Arrested 9 Nigerians Involved In Scamming 400000$ from 200 Cyber Crime Victims

Ghana's security forces have arrested nine Nigerians suspected of co-ordinating a host of cyber-crime activities from makeshift offices in and around the capital, Accra. Forty-four others, believed to be victims brought to Ghana from Nigeria under false pretences, have also been detained and handed over to the immigration authority. During the two-day intelligence-led operation, raids uncovered 62 laptops, 52 mobile phones and two pump-action guns, the authorities have said. There is a growing...
Why Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Are Launching a Shared Telecom Satellite with Russia.

Why Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Are Launching a Shared Telecom Satellite with Russia.

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have taken a decisive step toward reshaping the Sahel’s digital and economic future, turning to Russia to build the region’s first shared telecommunications satellite. The project, discussed under the framework of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), underscores the three countries’ growing emphasis on technological sovereignty, regional integration, and economic self-reliance amid shifting geopolitical alliances. According to officials cited by Business Insider Africa, the satellite...
East Africa AFCON 2027 Readiness: Infrastructure, Hosting Challenges, and Regional Football Development.

East Africa AFCON 2027 Readiness: Infrastructure, Hosting Challenges, and Regional Football Development.

An Ivorian journalist recently opened up about some comments he made that stirred up quite a bit of debate across East Africa. He said he didn’t set out to upset anyone in the region, but he still believes that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania aren’t yet fully ready to host a massive event like the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He pointed out that hosting standards have climbed sharply after Morocco’s...
Introducing Runfarbiz Network TV Global News software 2026

Introducing Runfarbiz Network TV Global News software 2026

Hi, greetings and happy New Year Again from 2025 to 2026. Am by names of Eyamu Jimizani the Software programmer and website Developer from Uganda. In this blog we are going to talk about my latest architecture for 2026 that shall be available in Runfarbiz Network website and social platforms like our YouTube channel, Facebook page, & TikTok too. Not to waste your time, we made the advancement on Post...
Google Tells Court It Cannot Share Search Data With OpenAI and Other Rivals.

Google Tells Court It Cannot Share Search Data With OpenAI and Other Rivals.

Google has asked a US federal appeals court to pause an order that would require the company to share its search data with competitors, including ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The request comes as Google challenges a ruling that declared it holds an illegal monopoly in online search and search advertising. The original ruling concluded that Google maintained its dominance through exclusive distribution agreements that made its search engine the default option on many...
Why Bobiwine Has Been Failing The Political Presidential Elections In Uganda.

Why Bobiwine Has Been Failing The Political Presidential Elections In Uganda.

A Hard Look: Why Bobi Couldn’t Win Against Museveni… Beyond the “Alleged Consistent Vote Rigging Claims” let’s look into other possible factors that could have significantly influenced the Election outcome. While the desire for change and a generational shift in Uganda is undeniable, Bobi Wine’s repeated failure could also point to some critical internal flaws. 1. The Vision Deficit: Lack of Persuasive Communication: Bobi Wine failed to move beyond protest slogans to become...
HOW UGANDAN'S ENERGY SECTOR WILL PERFORM IN 2026.HOW UGANDAN'S ENERGY SECTOR WILL PERFORM IN 2026.

HOW UGANDAN'S ENERGY SECTOR WILL PERFORM IN 2026.HOW UGANDAN'S ENERGY SECTOR WILL PERFORM IN 2026.

By most accounts, 2026 will be a defining year for Uganda’s energy outlook.After two decades of anticipation following the discovery of commercially viable oil, Uganda is now firmly on course to produce its first barrel of crude oil in the third quarter of 2026.Both government and international oil companies are aligned on a July 2026 First Oil schedule – a milestone that is expected to significantly reshape the country’s economic...
Best Music Affiliate Program This 2026 For Musicians.

Best Music Affiliate Program This 2026 For Musicians.

As we step into 2026, there's a genuine sense of accomplishment in the air. The year 2025 was intense for so many of us — filled with challenges, unexpected twists, long nights of hard work, economic pressures, creative blocks, and the constant hustle to keep pushing forward in an ever-changing digital world. Yet here we are, having crossed that invisible line into a brand-new chapter. Congratulations to you for making...
Fintechs Dominate Africa's Top Startup Valuations in 2025: Flutterwave, OPay, and Wave Lead the Unicorn List.

Fintechs Dominate Africa's Top Startup Valuations in 2025: Flutterwave, OPay, and Wave Lead the Unicorn List.

Valuations are important for tech startups; they determine whether investors can earn a return on their capital and whether a startup can raise more money at all or on favourable terms. They also shape everything from employee equity value to a company’s ability to attract top talent and strategic partners. At the height of Africa’s post-COVID tech fundraising boom, startups commanded Silicon Valley–esque valuations as global investors poured into the...
Trump Health 2025 Perfect MRI No Idea What Body Part Was Scanned, Full Story.

Trump Health 2025 Perfect MRI No Idea What Body Part Was Scanned, Full Story.

Good evening, America. This is a special update on a story that has brought smiles to millions across the country tonight.On Sunday, November 30, 2025, as Air Force One carried President Donald Trump back to Washington from a beautiful weekend in Florida, he stepped into the press cabin with that familiar energy and confidence we’ve all come to know so well. Reporters asked about the MRI he had during his...
Uganda Police Ban Campaign Processions and Ambulance Misuse as Bobi Wine Launches Kampala Campaigns in Kawempe | 2026 Elections.

Uganda Police Ban Campaign Processions and Ambulance Misuse as Bobi Wine Launches Kampala Campaigns in Kawempe | 2026 Elections.

The Uganda Police Force has taken decisive steps to ensure that the ongoing election campaigns across the country remain peaceful, orderly, and in strict compliance with both the law and public health regulations. In a detailed statement released ahead of intensified campaign activities in the capital and other urban centers, the police leadership outlined a comprehensive framework of security and conduct guidelines that every candidate, campaign team, political party, and...
Auditor-General Demands Shs2 Trillion Forensic Tax Audit on Uganda Telecom Companies Over Revenue Discrepancies.

Auditor-General Demands Shs2 Trillion Forensic Tax Audit on Uganda Telecom Companies Over Revenue Discrepancies.

The Auditor-General, Mr John Muwanga, has asked the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to conduct a forensic audit into the affairs of telecommunications companies, citing a potential revenue loss of nearly Shs2 trillion.In his report for the financial year ended December 31, 2023, which was submitted to Parliament last week, Mr Muwanga indicated that the audit should cover the period between 2018 and 2023.The recommendation stems from a review of the...
DR GODFREY EGWAU DIES AT MULAGO

DR GODFREY EGWAU DIES AT MULAGO

Teso's long-serving gynaecologist, Dr. Godfrey Egwau, has passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. He was a renowned medical practitioner who dedicated decades to improving women's healthcare in Soroti and surrounding districts.Dr. Egwau was known for his exceptional skill and compassionate approach to maternal health, earning him respect from patients and colleagues alike. He was also a dedicated mentor, guiding young medical officers with patience and professionalism.The news...
Antoine Semenyo £65m Release Clause Active in January: Man City, Liverpool & Spurs Monitoring Bournemouth Star.

Antoine Semenyo £65m Release Clause Active in January: Man City, Liverpool & Spurs Monitoring Bournemouth Star.

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has a £65m release clause that becomes active in January, Sky Sports News understands.The clause is structured as £60m plus £5m in add-ons, but it is only active for a limited period during the January transfer window. The release clause price is set to drop in the summer of 2026.Bristol City, who sold Semenyo to Bournemouth for around £10m in January 2023, would be due 20...
Uganda and Kenya Assure No War Over Indian Ocean Oil Dispute , Museveni Remarks, Mudavadi Response & EAC Diplomacy 2025.

Uganda and Kenya Assure No War Over Indian Ocean Oil Dispute , Museveni Remarks, Mudavadi Response & EAC Diplomacy 2025.

In the vast expanse of East Africa's geopolitical landscape, where landlocked nations like Uganda grapple with the eternal challenge of accessing the sea, a recent flare-up in diplomatic tensions has once again thrust the relationship between Uganda and Kenya into the global spotlight. It all began with a seemingly innocuous yet provocative statement from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, delivered during a radio appearance in Mbale City on November 8, 2025....
Arsenal Eye Move for Liverpool Wonderkid Joshua Abe | 15-Year-Old Right-Back Transfer News.

Arsenal Eye Move for Liverpool Wonderkid Joshua Abe | 15-Year-Old Right-Back Transfer News.

Arsenal Eyeing Liverpool's Teenage Star Joshua AbeArsenal have emerged as admirers of highly-rated 15-year-old Liverpool prospect Joshua Abe, with reports suggesting the Gunners are monitoring the talented right-back closely.The versatile teenager, who can also operate effectively on the wing, has impressed in Liverpool’s youth setup and is widely considered one of the standout talents in his age group. Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta and academy director Per Mertesacker, have made bolstering...
Uganda and Kenya Harmonise SGR Standards: Land Acquisition Accelerates for Malaba-Kampala Railway Project.

Uganda and Kenya Harmonise SGR Standards: Land Acquisition Accelerates for Malaba-Kampala Railway Project.

A major hurdle for one of East Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects has finally been cleared. Uganda and Kenya have taken a decisive step forward with the Standard Gauge Railway, giving fresh momentum to the long-planned modern rail link between the two countries.The breakthrough came when both nations successfully agreed on uniform technical standards for the railway’s wayleave—the strip of land reserved for the tracks and associated infrastructure. With that...
TotalEnergies Sued in Uganda Over Unpaid Bill for Toxic Fuel Depot Cleanup in Kampala.

TotalEnergies Sued in Uganda Over Unpaid Bill for Toxic Fuel Depot Cleanup in Kampala.

A legal storm is brewing in Uganda, casting a shadow over the operations of oil and gas giant TotalEnergies. The company finds itself in the crosshairs of a high-stakes lawsuit, not over exploration rights, but over an alleged failure to pay for a critical environmental cleanup operation in the heart of Kampala.The case, recently reported by Chimpreports, pits Civtec Africa Limited against TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited in Civil Suit No....
Why Africa’s Mineral-Rich Countries Stay Poor: The Hidden Truth Behind Cobalt, Gold, and the Resource Curse, and Profit Shifting.

Why Africa’s Mineral-Rich Countries Stay Poor: The Hidden Truth Behind Cobalt, Gold, and the Resource Curse, and Profit Shifting.

If you were sitting on a gold mine, you’d expect to be wealthy, right? Yet that’s exactly the paradox facing so many African countries blessed with vast mineral riches. The cobalt in your phone, the diamonds on a ring, the platinum in a car’s catalytic converter, the gold in a central bank’s vault, so much of what powers the modern world comes straight out of African soil. The Democratic Republic...
Uganda Drives Kayoola EVS Electric Bus from Kampala to Cape Town: Africa’s Longest Zero-Emission Journey.

Uganda Drives Kayoola EVS Electric Bus from Kampala to Cape Town: Africa’s Longest Zero-Emission Journey.

A team from Uganda has set out on an extraordinary journey, driving a locally made electric bus all the way from Kampala to Cape Town, South Africa. The sleek, zero-emission coach rolled out from the Kiira Motors plant in Jinja, flagged off by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ms. Deborah Isoke, who made it clear this wasn’t just a road trip; it was a...
Cloudflare Outage November 18 2025: Why the Internet Broke and How Cloudflare Actually Works Behind the Scenes.

Cloudflare Outage November 18 2025: Why the Internet Broke and How Cloudflare Actually Works Behind the Scenes.

Cloudflare down, Cloudflare outage today, Cloudflare 500 errors, Twitter down, X down, ChatGPT not working, Discord outage, Spotify outage, Shopify down — if you searched any of these terms this morning on November 18 2025, you already know the story.At roughly 11:30 AM IST (06:00 UTC), a bug inside Cloudflare’s internal support portal created a domino effect that crippled the Cloudflare Dashboard, API, and core edge services worldwide. Within minutes,...
Michelle Obama Says America “Ain’t Ready” for a Woman President: Candid Remarks on Kamala Harris Loss and Gender Bias in 2025.

Michelle Obama Says America “Ain’t Ready” for a Woman President: Candid Remarks on Kamala Harris Loss and Gender Bias in 2025.

In a candid exchange at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last week, former First Lady Michelle Obama reflected on the persistent barriers to female leadership in America, drawing directly from the sting of last year's election results. Speaking with actor Tracee Ellis Ross to promote her latest book, The Look—a thoughtful exploration of how style intersected with power during her White House years—Obama didn't mince words when asked if the...
UPC's Jimmy Akena Vows No Space for NRM in 2026 Elections: Uganda People's Congress Resurgence Ahead of General Polls.

UPC's Jimmy Akena Vows No Space for NRM in 2026 Elections: Uganda People's Congress Resurgence Ahead of General Polls.

UPC Rises: Akena Vows to "Leave No Space" for NRM in 2026.In the fluid and often unforgiving arena of Ugandan politics, where historical legacies collide with contemporary ambitions, the Uganda People's Congress has emerged from the margins with a resounding call to action. Drawing from a recent rally in Kakoge Ward, Lira City West Division, party president Jimmy Akena Obote delivered a message that resonates far beyond the assembled crowd,...
Pakistan Tightens Cash Dollar Sales in Bid to Curb Outflow and Support Rupee.

Pakistan Tightens Cash Dollar Sales in Bid to Curb Outflow and Support Rupee.

Pakistan Tightens Cash Dollar Sales in Bid to Curb Outflow and Support RupeeKarachi, November 17 (PTI) – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced strict new controls on the sale of physical US dollar cash to individuals, in a fresh attempt to stem undocumented dollar outflows and prevent further pressure on the Pakistani rupee.Under a circular issued on Sunday, commercial banks have been barred from dispensing cash US dollars...
Suspended Naalya Student Precious Arinitwe Found Dead: Uganda School Suicide Shocks Nation 2025.

Suspended Naalya Student Precious Arinitwe Found Dead: Uganda School Suicide Shocks Nation 2025.

Suspended Naalya Student Found Dead: A Heartbreaking Reminder of Pressures on Uganda's YouthIn the early morning quiet of Naalya Secondary School's wooded grounds, a discovery that no one could have imagined shook the entire community. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the body of 17-year-old Precious Arinitwe, a Senior Four student, was found hanging from a tree. Just the day before, she had been suspended from the school over what officials...
Kylian Mbappé Breaks Messi Record: Youngest to 400 Career Goals Since Pelé at Age 26.

Kylian Mbappé Breaks Messi Record: Youngest to 400 Career Goals Since Pelé at Age 26.

Man, if you blinked last Thursday night, you might've missed the moment football history got another layer of magic dusted on it. There was Kylian Mbappé, striding out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes like it was just another evening jog, but what unfolded was pure poetry in motion—a brace against Ukraine that didn't just seal France's ticket to the 2026 World Cup, but slammed the door on...

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