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Business consulting has become an integral part of modern business strategy, with companies investing significant resources in external expertise to drive growth and efficiency. However, measuring the success of these consulting engagements remains a critical challenge for business leaders. Without proper measurement frameworks, organizations risk continuing ineffective partnerships or missing opportunities to maximize the value of their consulting investments. Establishing Clear Success Metrics from the Outset The foundation of measuring consulting success lies in establishing clear, quantifiable objectives before the engagement begins. These metrics should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). For instance, instead of vague goals like…

BREAKINGBREAKING, The US president says Lisa Cook to be removed from position ‘effective immediately’.United President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook amid unproven claims of mortgage fraud.In a letter posted on social media on Monday night, Trump said Cook was being sacked “effective immediately”, in accordance with his powers under the US Constitution and the 1913 Federal Reserve Act.Citing allegations made last week by the US federal mortgage regulator, Trump said there was “sufficient reason to believe you may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements”.“The Federal Reserve has tremendous responsibility…

On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our senior business editor joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s deals with chipmakers, OpenAI’s potential $500 billion valuation—and ants.

Bruise on Trump’s hand won’t go away, and neither will questions about his healthA large bruise on the back on Donald Trump’s right hand, which the president appeared to be hiding, poorly, under a daub of makeup last week, was clearly visible during public appearances on Monday, renewing speculation that the White House might be concealing information about his health.A bruise on Donald Trump’s right hand was visible during his meeting with the South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, in the Oval Office on Monday. Photograph: Brian Snyder/ReutersLast month, after similar speculation over Trump’s swollen ankles prompted questions, the White…

The Baltimore comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll has died after being shot in northern Mississippi, according to authorities and media reports.The entertainer was 52, and among those who have paid tribute to him was the Oscar-winning actor Mo’Nique, who called Carroll a “brother” in comedy.Police in Southaven, Mississippi, said officers found a critically wounded Carroll while responding to a shooting on Burton Lane on 20 August. Though he underwent emergency treatment at a hospital in nearby Memphis, Tennessee, Carroll died from his injuries.Southaven police said one man was arrested in connection with Carroll’s killing and had been jailed on one count…

125 Ronald Rugumayo, widely regarded as East Africa’s top professional golfer, has been officially unveiled as the newest “Walker” (brand influencer) by global whisky giant Johnnie Walker. The announcement came just days before the official tee-off of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Championship, which began on Friday at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club. The partnership between Rugumayo and Johnnie Walker is being celebrated as a perfect match, bringing together a global brand built on the philosophy of progress and a sportsman whose life story reflects resilience, ambition, and determination. Born in Kabarole District, Western Uganda, Rugumayo’s journey…

Uganda’s elderly population is growing fast, yet many continue to face neglect and age-related discrimination. With numbers projected to surpass six million by 2050, a Ugandan firm has stepped in to professionalize home-based care, offering hope for dignified ageing. A new report from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development highlights how older persons remain vulnerable, often abandoned or left to die prematurely due to lack of care. In response, Vantage Care Limited has launched a specialized training program to equip youth with professional caregiving skills while also supplying medical equipment tailored to elderly needs. The initiative, founded by…

Van Niekerk played the last of her 194 internationals in September 2021. After an ankle injury in early 2022, she attempted to return for a home World Cup in February 2023 but Cricket South Africa (CSA) said she did not meet the required time for a 2km run – rules which have since been relaxed.She said she was “absolutely broken” by that decision and retired soon after. In a social media post on Monday, Van Niekerk said: “I sincerely apologise to Cricket South Africa and the cricket family for how I handled my retirement, and I am deeply grateful for…

Months before a jury awarded a $242.5 million verdict against Tesla over its culpability in a 2019 fatal crash, the automaker had a chance to settle for $60 million. Instead, Tesla rejected that offer, according to new legal filings that were first reported by Reuters. The settlement proposal, which was made in May, was disclosed in a filing that requested Tesla cover legal fees for the plaintiffs in the case. Earlier this month, a jury in federal court in Miami found Tesla partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash that involved the use of the company’s Autopilot driver assistance…

Mexican drug lord, Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, has entered a guilty plea to two drug smuggling and conspiracy charges in a court in New York, bringing an end to one of the longest and most notorious criminal careers in the history of organised crime.Zambada was not just any drug lord.He was the founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, for years the biggest and most powerful criminal organisation in Mexico – with an astonishing global reach.Last year, he pleaded not guilty to a raft of drug smuggling, gun-running and money laundering offences. But now, he has changed his plea before a federal…