A group of 11 Italians investors from different sectors are in Uganda to seek for investment opportunities in relation to their fields of business. Nicola Schiavitta, the head of the Italian delegation of investors expressed their intentios to the prime minister, minister of works, ministry of foreign affairs and also
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IUEA wants to focus on technology to deliver superior learning The Vice Chancellor of the International University of East Africa (IUEA), Dr.Emeka Akaezuwa has called on Government to provide a uniform Covid relief package to all universities whether private or public. Akaezuwa said that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the
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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero The former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, David OO Obong has told legislators that Minister Dr. Monica Musenero should provide all accountability regarding the utilization of funds meant to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccine development. Obong on
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By Barbra Teddy Arimi The National Social Security Fund introduced a Voluntary Membership Plan four years ago, to enable employers and workers that are not compelled by the mandatory provisions of the NSSF Act an opportunity to voluntarily save for their retirement. This is one of those savings platforms that
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Property mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia Property owners have protested Parliament’s move to pass a law that would force them to charge rent in Uganda shillings as opposed to dollars. The landlords says MPs should go for Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that is charging them in dollars. Property moguls, Sudhir Ruparelia and
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Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga (R) with Government Chief Whip Thomas Tayebwa. The Opposition in Parliament has recommended the amendment of the Electoral Commission Act to redefine the role of police and other armed personnel during elections. This is one of the amendments carried in a statement presented before Parliament
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Fuel prices have been rising lately Several fuel dealers and many youth have resorted to dealing in smuggled fuel from South Sudan following the recent increase in fuel prices. Elegu Town Council sits on the border between Uganda and South Sudan and many youth from Bibia trading centre and Elegu
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The former boxer runs a multi-million dollar cannabis business in the United States/GETTY IMAGES Malawi has asked boxing star Mike Tyson to become the official ambassador for the country's cannabis crop. Agriculture Minister Lobin Low sent a letter to Tyson inviting him to take up the role, and said legalisation
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Muhammad Kamoga accused of fraudulently acquiring a 250 acre land at Bukaaya, Wakiso District. A city businessman Peter Babingamba and property agent, Muhammad Kamoga are embroiled in a dispute over ownership of a 250-acre land at Bukaaya Village near Garuga in Wakiso District. It is alleged that in June
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Farmers are likely to earn impressive returns despite the world coffee production shortfall of 14 million bags as demand in the global market is on the rise, a marketer said yesterday. According to Kamau Kuria, the managing director of Coffee Management Service (CMS), the demand for the produce now stands at 172 million
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