Tasked: VC Barnabas Nawangwe Makerere University Deans' have asked Vice Chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe to avail complaints that he allegedly received regarding the illegality of the Dean's forum. The Makerere University Deans’ Forum (MUDF) was an umbrella for Deans of schools and directors of teaching institutions, established to promote academic excellence
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Dr Akinwumi Adesina delivered an inspiring address to a diverse audience of diplomats, investors, academics, politicians, and media, emphasizing Africa’s untapped potential and abundant opportunities Financing is key to unlocking Africa’s development opportunities; Dr Adesina tells Chatham House: “Africa can no longer be ignored.” In a packed auditorium at the
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By Omar Ali Adib African airlines play a vital role in unlocking trade, providing employment, increasing GDP, and demonstrating national and continental pride. However, they face formidable challenges, foremost among them being the cost of aircraft fuel, which exceeds global averages by up to 30%, which can be attributed to
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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA ) Commissioner General, John Musinguzi (pictured), has said Uganda is losing around Shs4Trn annually in uncollected tax , noting that the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS) will ensure that all VAT taxpayers pay their fair share of tax. Musinguzi made the remarks while appearing before the
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A senior five student at Wampewo Ntake SS in Wakiso district has committed suicide, allegedly due to pressure from her mother to pursue science subjects. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, identified the deceased as 17-year-old Hawa Nantongo, who ended her life over the weekend. It is reported that
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Uganda's private sector has recorded improvement in the business operations and performance over the month of May compared to the situation in April, according to an expert study. The higher rate of activity by companies was mainly driven by continued recovery of consumer demand, with most companies reporting getting new
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The police in Masindi are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at Masindi Port Guest House. The deceased has been identified as Pastori Balyarugabu, 55, a resident of Kawempe in Kampala. His lifeless body was found lying in the guesthouse bathroom on Sunday morning. Information gathered by
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Range Rover 2023 Kampala City businessman Alhajji Mutaasa Kafeero has petitioned the Commercial Division of the High Court to compel car dealer Seguya Yassah Matovu to refund a balance of 300 million Shillings for selling him an old model Range Rover contrary to their agreement. According to court documents, Mutaasa
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There can’t be too many bankers who choose to leave the hallowed halls of banking for the dusty and gritty world of concrete factories and stone quarries but that’s exactly what Simon Ssekankya, founder of Hardware World, did in 2001! The Rise of Hardware World: A Landmark in East African
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ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, regulated by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), is thrilled to announce the results of the DAILY LOTTO DRAW 09, conducted on Sunday June 9, 2024. The Uganda National Lottery continues to create more winners every day. 330
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