The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President FelIx Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo is set to attend the ongoing Uganda - DRC Business Forum in Kampala. Tshisekdi who arrives on Saturday for a two-day visit is reportedly accompanied by over 100 government bosses from the DRC. The Forum held under the theme
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The race for Uganda's most coveted office is already promising to be one roller-coaster with just over a year away to the general elections. Dust continues to gather as activities between President Yoweri Museveni's camp and Kyadondo East lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine intensify. A fortnight ago, Museveni who
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The Commission of Inquiry into land matters has formally concluded its operations ending more than two years of probing irregularities in the land sector. The seven-member team was appointed on December 8, 2016, by President Yoweri Museveni to inquire into the Effectiveness of Law, Policies and Processes of Land Acquisition,
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President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Indian Community in Uganda for the enormous contribution towards the economic development of Uganda before independence and also for the efforts towards national economic recovery after the protracted armed people’s struggle that ushered NRM into power in 1986. "The most important thing between the
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The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Janat Mukwaya has called for a review of the staffing composition within the International Labour Organsiation (ILO) to reflect the organisation’s diversity in nature. “The universal nature of the ILO should be better reflected in staff composition through a renewed commitment
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dfcu Bank on Friday rolled out its Investment Club App, simplifying the day to day management of the group savings by providing a real-time view of all financial activities. The App will help with tracking contributions, managing group lending and collections; effective reporting and general administration anytime, anywhere. The App
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US President Donald Trump has told ministers from Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan that he will "cut the ribbon" at the inauguration of the controversial Grand Renaissance Dam when it is completed, an Ethiopian minister says. Sileshi Bekele, Ethiopia's minister for water and irrigation, said Mr Trump made the comments during
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The implementation of Digital Tax Stamps Solution by government through Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) stands in jeopardy after the tax boday was accsued of fraduently awarding the contract Manufacturers and consumers of beverages have since petitioned Parliament calling for halting of the implementation of digital tax stamps rolled out on
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The US has said it is disappointed at the failure of South Sudan's leaders to agree to form a power-sharing government. The Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, questioned whether President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar are the right people to lead the peace process.
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Our continent is hurtling towards an uncertain future that is being shaped by the forces of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It's too early to tell how exactly the confluence of rapid change and exponential technological advances will play out. But this much is clear: change will be constant and widespread.
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