Jibran Qureishi says high yield on Uganda's treasuries is not sustainable The government is getting many of its economic priorities wrong which could plunge it into deeper crisis even as it tries to recover from the effects of a three-year global slowdown, according to experts. Economic and financial experts say
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High Court has sentenced Joseph Sooka, a former employee of the National Social Security Fund, to five years in prison for fraudulently withdrawing over shs152m from the Fund’s suspense account. This is after NSSF handed him over to the Uganda Police in October 2019 and Director of Public Prosecutions following
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Autochek Uganda cars Buying a car can be a stressful experience. With so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know which one is the best for you. Fortunately, intensive research can eliminate stress and save you money in the long run. When shopping for a car, it’s important to do
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David Nsiyona, makes his remarks after being named MTN Uganda Chief Community Officer for Jinja and Busoga Region MTN Uganda has announced the appointment of Chief Community Officers (CCOs) to enhance its community engagement efforts. The CCOs will play a crucial role in offering a better understanding of the needs
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By Ali Ssekatawa During the next 5 -10 years, Uganda’s land acquisition processes for oil and gas infrastructure will become the benchmark for best practices for mega projects that require large chunks of land. The success of any mega infrastructure or construction project, as is in the case of the
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The beverages that were destroyed Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed 13,391 packages of assorted beverages, gins, kombucha and vodka that were seized for not adhering to digital stamps laws. The destruction happened in Nakasongola on February, 21 2023, through an incineration method. URA’s Manager Public and Corporate Affairs, Robert Wamala Lumanyika, who presided
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The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. Church of Uganda and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) have finally denounced Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury as the head of the global Anglican Church. “The GFSA is no longer able to recognize
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A 53-year-old man from Düsseldorf, Germany who was equally HIV positive has remained HIV-Free 10 years after receiving a stem-cell transplant for cancer. According to the latest report published in Nature Medicine and discussed by scientists attending the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) that ends on Thursday,
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The Ministry of Education and Sports is developing a plan to support students who may miss or fail the 2023 Senior Four examination. As per the established timelines, the Ministry intends to fully phase out the old lower secondary curriculum by 2023. This means the current senior four candidates will
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CIPLA cannot supply PEPFAR funded anti-retroviral therapies despite being Uganda's biggest producer of ARVs. Ugandan manufacturers still produce very low quantities of essential medicines catering to only about 20 percent of the country’s demand. Speaking at a meeting organized by the Uganda Healthcare Federation, Nevin Bradford the former CEO, of
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