Civil Society Organisations have called for a review in the way revenue mobilised is managed to ensure a wider tax base from local economies to complement financing of the newly created administration units in Uganda. During a CSO Pre-budget dialogue held at NWSC Resource centre in Bugolobi from 28th to
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African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina (pictured) reminded students of the important role they have to play in the continent’s economic development, as he was conferred with an honorary doctorate in his homeland. The Doctorate of Science was awarded by the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Nigeria, on Tuesday,
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By Sam Evidence Orikunda After Rwanda closing its border, and Kenya seizing Ugandan milk products on its market, the opposition through the radios and social media have embarked on a campaign telling lies to the public that Uganda's relationship with its neighbours is bad and that we are sitting on
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Uganda Breweries Limited together with Stanbic bank and other stakeholders have partnered to plant trees in different parts of Uganda through a marathon relay drive dubbed "Root campaign” aimed at creating awareness on the dangers of deforestation. The 2-day marathon relay that will kick off from Parliament in Kampala to
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The church is supposed to be a safe haven where believers congregate to celebrate Jesus, learn his teachings and open up on their struggles. A Ghanaian prophet, Nigel Gaisie (pictured), has taken these teachings too far after claiming that he has the power to resurrect celebrated basketball legend Kobe Bryant and
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By Denis Jjuuko For most countries to develop, some sectors need to be prioritized. Uganda needs almost all its sectors to be prioritized if the country is to achieve its middle-income status. This had been promised by the year 2020 but now that a month of this year is already
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President Yoweri Museveni has told the Judiciary to stop delaying huge projects that have financial implications as such action denies the country economic growth and employment that are part of the historical mandate of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Government. The President was referring to a case in which the
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Individuals and companies seeking to grow or export marijuana for medical purposes will be required to present minimum capital of $5m (Shs18.3b) and a bank guarantee of Shs4b. Investors will also be required to present a tax clearance certificate from the Uganda Revenue Authority, lists of employees and their job
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South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe apologized for telling U.S. President Donald Trump (pictured) that Africa loves him, but warned the growing perception that the continent is anti-America may hamper investment. Motsepe’s remarks to Trump at a business dinner during the World Economic Forum in Davos last week sparked a debate
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