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From small garment sellers to arcade operators, ordinary business owners tell of debts, shuttered shops, and a fight for survival.

The World Economic Forum’s latest jobs report shows the fastest-growing roles—and the surprising skills driving them.

OpenAI’s new model doesn’t just answer questions—it codes, plans, and makes decisions. With 700 million weekly users, its impact could reshape work, education, and everyday life worldwide.

Thousands of companies face the axe, but behind every filing is a bigger story: of secrecy challenged, of systems tested, and of a country trying to rebuild trust in business—one name at a time.

Millions have turned to ChatGPT for late-night confessions, relationship advice, and mental health support. But new legal developments show those conversations may not stay private—and could even end up in court.

The shift from UMEME to UEDCL was meant to bring efficiency. Instead, businesses say it brought outages, surging generator bills, and rising fear that growth is slipping away.

Artificial intelligence is no longer something we summon with a voice command or find in hidden menus. It’s now baked into the tools we use every day—from your desktop and phone to the photo albums on your screen. Microsoft’s Copilot can see your apps and help in real-time. Google is letting users turn still photos into anime videos with a tap. Apple, after pulling back, is reintroducing AI-powered news summaries—this time with warnings. This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about a shift in how we live with technology. AI is no longer the future. It’s the interface.

In Uganda and across much of Africa, the financial future isn’t unfolding inside traditional banks—it’s happening on mobile phones. The newly released Global Findex 2025 report reveals a 73% leap in mobile money usage in Uganda between 2018 and 2022, outpacing growth in debit and credit card ownership by a wide margin.

Money sent home by Ugandans living abroad jumped 31%—hitting $1.4 billion in 12 months. While foreign investors show growing interest, it’s the diaspora that’s proving to be Uganda’s most dependable economic engine. In a year of high ambition, it’s their quiet contributions that might just keep the lights on.

Uganda’s latest Business Climate Index shows a subtle but serious slide—down to 89 in Q1 of 2025—signaling deeper fatigue in the private sector. Micro and small enterprises are struggling under the weight of multiple taxes, unstable electricity, and fierce informal competition. Add to that the aftershocks from the DRC conflict, and Uganda’s economy stands at a precarious crossroads.