Year: 2018

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NRM Carries The Day As Parliament Controversially Passes 0.5% Mobile Money Tax

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018 0

The National Resistance Movement carried the day as Parliament controversially passed the Excise Duty Amendment Bill No.2,...

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Government begins process of Recognising King of Amampondo

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018

Government has begun the process of implementing the court judgment by recognising Kumkani Zanozuko Tyelovuyo Sigcau as...

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Ten Killed In South Sudan Nightclub

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018 0

Police in South Sudan say at least 10 people have now died after a hand grenade exploded...

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Deputy President Mabuza hosts French Prime Minister on an Official Visit to South Africa

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018

During the visit, several bilateral agreements will be concluded, focusing on cooperation in the fields of education...

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Gambia ratifies the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018

The Convention is open for signature, ratification, and accession by States and regional economic integration organizations VIENNA,...

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UNBS Closes Sunshare Factory Over Poisonous Drinks

Taddewo William Senyonyi October 2, 2018 0

As a consumer protection measure, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has closed factory premises of...

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President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Maithripala Sirisena on Official Visit to Seychelles next week

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018

President Sirisena will be here on an invitation extended to him by President Danny Faure in March...

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Minister Sisulu to host workshop on the review of South Africa’s foreign policy

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018

The workshop will take place under the theme: “Foreign Policy Review: a strategic reflection and critical appraisal...

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Tumwebaze: Opposition Too Disorganized to Unite, Defeat M7

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018 0

The Minister ICT and National Guidance, Frank Tumwebaze has described Uganda’s Opposition parties as  too disorganized to...

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Media Advisory: 9th high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region

BusinessFocus Reporter October 2, 2018

The majority of civilian casualties were caused by shelling (eight killed and 16 injured), followed by gunfire...

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