The National Resistance Movement carried the day as Parliament controversially passed the Excise Duty Amendment Bill No.2, reducing Mobile money withdraw transactions to 0.5%, up from 1%. Many analysts, Ugandans and financial players wanted the tax scrapped. It is understood that many NRM MPs were set to vote against the
Read MoreGovernment has begun the process of implementing the court judgment by recognising Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau as the King of the amaMpondo people PRETORIA, South Africa, October 2, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Constitutional Court on 11 September 2018 upheld the findings of the Commission on Traditional Leadership Disputes and
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Police in South Sudan say at least 10 people have now died after a hand grenade exploded in a club on Friday night in the western town of Yambio, news agency Reuters reports. Dozens were injured in the attack but six who were in critical condition have been moved to
Read MoreDuring the visit, several bilateral agreements will be concluded, focusing on cooperation in the fields of education and training, science and technology as well as on environmental cooperation CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 2, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Deputy President David Mabuza will host French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on
Read MoreThe Convention is open for signature, ratification, and accession by States and regional economic integration organizations VIENNA, Austria, October 2, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On 28 September 2018, Gambia ratified the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration (the “Mauritius Convention on Transparency”). Gambia is the fifth State
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As a consumer protection measure, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has closed factory premises of Sunshare Investment Limited in Mukono until further notice over failure to comply with set standards in its production processes. Sunshare Investments is known for production of the Lucky brand of juices including mango,
Read MorePresident Sirisena will be here on an invitation extended to him by President Danny Faure in March last year, during President Faure’s working visit to Sri Lanka VICTORIA, Seychelles, October 2, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, H.E Mr. Maithripala Sirisena will
Read MoreThe workshop will take place under the theme: “Foreign Policy Review: a strategic reflection and critical appraisal of the orientation and implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy” PRETORIA, South Africa, October 2, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu will on 04 to 05 October 2018
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The Minister ICT and National Guidance, Frank Tumwebaze has described Uganda’s Opposition parties as too disorganized to unite and defeat the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party headed by President Yoweri Museveni as Chairman. Tumwebaze made the remarks on Tuesday morning while addressing the press about Monday’s Cabinet resolutions. Responding
Read MoreThe majority of civilian casualties were caused by shelling (eight killed and 16 injured), followed by gunfire (eight killed) and explosive remnants of war (ERW, one killed) GENEVA, Switzerland, October 2, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- WHAT 9th high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation
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