The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has urged the Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) not to renew licenses for any media house guilty of non-remittance of social security contributions. The suggestion was made as a means of safeguarding journalists from non-payment of their NSSF contributions. Five percent of every worker's gross
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Peter Muliisa, the Chief Legal and Corporate Affairs Officer at UNOC The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has said the country's target is to retain 40% of US$12 billion (Shs44.9 trillion) investment in the oil and gas sector. In February 2022, the country announced the Final Investment Decision (FID). With this,
Read MoreThe Lifestile Wave tile is a testament to the harmonious blend of tradition and innovation in the realm of roofing. With a profile reminiscent of the classic terracotta tile, it offers homeowners a chance to infuse their home with a touch of sophistication and a truly unique aesthetic. This article
Read MoreStandard Chartered Bank employees, including those in Uganda, will now be entitled to a minimum of 20 weeks of parental leave benefit. Standard Chartered Group recently announced the rollout of enhanced global parental leave benefits that will also benefit its employees in Uganda, effective 1 September 2023. The Bank will
Read MoreThe Islamic university in Uganda has advised a women's pro bono initiative and other female activists opposed to the mandatory pregnancy tests at the institution to respect the university's values and principles. Recently, a memo was posted on the notice board of the Mbale-based university notifying all female resident students
Read MoreUMA Chairman Deo J.B Kayemba (Left) receiving a cheque from Uganda Baati’s Head Marketing, Macklean Kukundakwe and External Affairs Officer, Patience Martha Aheebwa (Right) Uganda Baati, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of quality building solutions has announced its sponsorship of the highly anticipated 29th Uganda International Trade Fair under the theme
Read MoreJoshua Mugabe Mucunguzi from TREEO (L) and Jillian Adyeri Omalla of Delight Uganda Limited (C) share with a team for NARO and Ministry of Agriculture on the importance of macadamia. Farmers in Nwoya district have rolled out the mass production of Macadamia trees to conserve the environment from the adverse
Read MoreThe government has announced plans to initiate an agricultural mechanization project aimed at improving crop production, known as 'Climate Smart Agriculture.' State Minister for Agriculture, Fred Bwino, made this revelation on Wednesday while addressing farmers in Nwoya district. Minister Bwino revealed that the project, valued at US$ 350 million, received
Read MorePassengers boarding the Airbus ahead of Uganda Airlines' maiden flight to Dubai in October 2021 Uganda Airlines is set to start direct flights to Mumbai, India on 7th October 2023. Mumbai will bring the number of international flights by the national carrier to two after Dubai, with Guangzhou, China also planned
Read MoreCoca-Cola Beverages Uganda Marks Sign Language Day With Business Skills Training For Hearing-Impaired
A group of more than 25 hearing-impaired people from Tororo, Omoro, Iganga, Wakiso, Lira and other parts Uganda’s central region will receive business skills training from Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) as part of activities to celebrate World Sign Language Day. The training continues an economic inclusion programme in which CCBU,
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