Collaboration between government of Uganda and development partners has made available resources that have been invested in infrastructure upgrade at Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP). Malaba OSBP is the busiest and biggest inland port on the northern corridor handling thousands of cargo trucks whose final destinations include Uganda, South
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Boeing will temporarily halt production of its troubled 737 Max airliner in January, the manufacturer said. Production of the jet had continued despite the model being grounded for nine months after two deadly crashes. More than 300 people died when two 737 Max aircraft crashed in Indonesia and Ethiopia after
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A new report from Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has painted a murky picture of Uganda’s economy after government reported a Shs200bn revenue collection shortfall in the month of November. The November 2019 Performance of the Economy Report by Finance Ministry reads in part: “All tax heads registered
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Efforts to revive Nakumatt, which was once Kenya’s biggest retail chain, have failed, Daily Nation reports. The Nation has learnt that the chain has now sold what was left of the six branches to rival Naivas Supermarket in a deal that will see the Nakumatt brand completely disappear by the
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The Zambian government has finally approved a proposal to legalize the production of Marijuana, Lusaka Times reports. The production of Marijuana in Zambia will, however, be restricted to exports and for medical purposes only. Companies wishing to trade in Marijuana in Zambia will be charged US$250,000 annual license fees. Only
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Dfcu limited has revealed that one of its significant minority shareholders will exit the company. In a customary statement dated 13th December 2019, dfcu informs shareholders and the general public thus: “dfcu Limited (“the Company”) advises its shareholders and the general public that a significant minority shareholder has received and
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Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, (MGLSD) has retired some staff and awarded the best departments and outstanding staff in 2019. This was done during the end of the year party held at the ministry headquarters on Simbamanyo building on 13th Friday 2019. It was presided over by the
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Leader of Opposition, Betty Aol Ochan has scoffed at President Museveni’s cabinet reshuffle, saying it will not improve service delivery. Aol says that the reshuffle was merely meant to reward loyal cadres who fronted the controversial president age limit bill 2017 that saw Parliament vote to scrap off an age
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NBS Television stood out yet again as the station that bagged the most accolades on the day when they had 2 of their personalities and a TV show win from the 6 categories they were nominated in. Daily entertainment show, “After 5,” was voted the Teeniez TV Show of the
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The Electoral Commission has again extended deadline for the general update of National Voters’ Register from tomorrow Tuesday 17th December 2019 for seven (7) more days, ending on Monday 23rd December 2019, after which, there will be no further extension. In a statement dated 16th December 2019 issued by Justice
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