The intercepted trucks with smuggled cement Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has intercepted six trucks with 1,900 bags-50kgs each of smuggled Simba cement in the last couple of weeks in the areas of Lwakhakha and Suam river. Of the loot recovered, 1,500 bags did not possess any digital tax stamps and
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The Constitutional Court has okayed the closed-door vetting of presidential nominees by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, saying it does not in any way affect the promotion of transparency and accountability. This was the unanimous decision of a panel of five Constitutional Court Justices comprising Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera,
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Families will contribute Shillings 15,000 to the insurance pool for each member of their household should the cabinet approve the proposed National Health Insurance Scheme bill, the Health Minister, Dr., Ruth Aceng has revealed. There have been various failed attempts by the Health Ministry to establish the national health insurance
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CPA Josephine Okui Ossiya (Left), President ICPAU and CPA Laura Aseru Orobia, PAEB Chairperson officially release the August 2023 CPA(U) examinations results. The pass rate for accountancy students continues to worry, with only 32.9 percent of the 3919 passing the August exams of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of
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Sanlam, Africa’s largest non-banking financial services provider, and Allianz, one of the global insurance and financial services leaders have got approvals from regulators to merge their operations in 27 African countries including Uganda. The two have announced that they have received regulatory approvals for the joint venture that will create
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The impounded Koboko district Ambulance at Pakwach URA Service centre/ Courtesy photo The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement team at Pakwach checkpoint has impounded an ambulance belonging to Koboko district Local Government, which was transporting smuggled cigarettes. The Toyota Land Cruiser registration number UBD 512X, driven by Nobert Abukuwa, was seized
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Sandra Kaggwa, Manager, Asset Finance at dfcu Bank For both new and existing businesses, access to capital continues to pose a significant challenge. These enterprises often possess great potential for growth and innovation, but their progress is hindered by limited financial resources. The ability to borrow from credible Financial Institutions
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Joshua Cheptegei (Right) with his Coach Addy Ruiter. Photo by William Cheptoek Uganda’s top long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has begun preparations for his first Marathon career. The three-time World Champion and duo World record holder is currently preparing in Kapchorwa under the guidance of his Dutch coach Addy Ruiter, ahead
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A truck loaded with sugar cane at Victory sugar factory in Luwero/courtesy photo The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the operations of Victoria Sugar factory in Luwero District over pollution. The factory located at Ndibulungi village in Butuntumula Sub-County is one of the eminent brown sugar manufacturers, suppliers
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Striga weed in a garden of sorghum Striga weeds have destroyed an estimated 600 acres of crops in Agago district. The most affected parishes are; Aywee, Gudi, Kiwaro, Ngwero and Luzira in Lokole Sub-County. Also known as witchweed, Striga, is a parasitic weed that attacks mostly cereal crops such as
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