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Uganda getting warmer - report

Uganda getting warmer - report

A new climate report has shown that Uganda has been steadily warming for the past 40 years to date. The report released by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) looks at Uganda’s climate from 1950-2023, where Uganda has been warming at the rate of around 2.6 degrees Celsi

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NSSF savers set to get more than 10%

NSSF savers set to get more than 10%

Contributors to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) can expect to receive more than the 10 percent interest they earned this year when the Finance minister announces the yield from the last financial year next week.  NSSF managing director Patrick Ayota said at a news conference in

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URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August

URA Collects UGX 28 Billion More Than Expected in August

(Kampala) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a  surplus in revenue collections for the month of August 2024. The total revenue collected was UGX 2,345.04 billion, exceeding the target of UGX 2,316.85 billion by UGX 28.19 billion. This represents a performance rate of 101.22 percent

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Koowe/ Kisembo and Kisadha/Mwami pairing advance to the Stanbic MatchPlay Challenge Finals

Koowe/ Kisembo and Kisadha/Mwami pairing advance to the Stanbic MatchPlay Challenge Finals

KAMPALA, Uganda – The semi-finals of the 2024 Stanbic MatchPlay Challenge, featuring four pairings, were held at the lakeside par-71 Entebbe Golf club over the weekend in ideal sunny conditions. Lillian Koowe and Joyce Kisembo’s fairytale run continued as they won their match 4/3. The tw

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PSFU asks govt to address delays in paying domestic arrears

PSFU asks govt to address delays in paying domestic arrears

Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has asked government to ensure that electricity costs are reduced in the 2025/26 financial to improve competitiveness. PSFU also wants government to ensure that the country has adequate fuel reserves to address transport cost shocks that continue t

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Fugitive with UGX 65 Million in Fake Money Disappears at Jinja Bridge

Fugitive with UGX 65 Million in Fake Money Disappears at Jinja Bridge

(Jinja) – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials have once again shown their unmatched talent for sniffing out dodgy dealings at the Jinja Nile Bridge checkpoint. But in typical Ugandan fashion, the plot comes with a twist that would make any seasoned Kampala boda boda rider proud. This time, th

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Ultimate Guide to Apple Picking in the Carolinas: Top Orchards To Visit

Ultimate Guide to Apple Picking in the Carolinas: Top Orchards To Visit

As the crisp air of fall rolls in, apple-picking season is in full swing at orchards across the Carolinas. If you're in the Charlotte area and looking to pick your own apples, look no further. Here are some top orchards you can visit for a fun and fruitful experienceNorth Carolina - Bent Arr

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PRIMEIs the EU coffee rule worthwhile?

PRIMEIs the EU coffee rule worthwhile?

The new regulation demanding coffee farmers and exporters to prove that the commodity did not contribute to deforestation before being allowed access to the European Union (EU) market has suddenly sent the sector regulator into an overdrive mode, if not, a state of uncertainty, Prosper Magaz

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Museveni steps in to resolve sugarcane price disputes

Museveni steps in to resolve sugarcane price disputes

President Yoweri Museveni has stepped in to address the ongoing conflict between sugar millers and sugarcane outgrowers over the fluctuation in sugarcane prices. This intervention comes after prolonged disagreements about the pricing of raw cane. Mr Museveni’s intervention is contained

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South Sudan says it is ready to restart pumping oil through Sudan

South Sudan says it is ready to restart pumping oil through Sudan

South Sudan and Sudan have made progress towards restarting the pumping of South Sudan's crude oil through a pipeline running to a port in its neighbour, South Sudan's finance minister and the president's office said. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The exports are a crucial source of revenue for

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