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Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

Tobacco Firms Clash Over Proposed Tax Hike on Cigarettes

The British American Tobacco-Uganda (BAT) has urged Parliament to reconsider the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2025, which proposes increasing taxes on cigarettes.BAT officials argued that the tax hike would not only reduce their sales but also lead to a decline in government revenue."

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Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Uganda continues to lose significant revenue from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector due to rampant informality and weak regulatory enforcement, the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) has said.Despite being rich in minerals, Uganda has failed to tran

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White Skirts Are Trending in London, Hollywood and New York—Celebrities Are Hooked

White Skirts Are Trending in London, Hollywood and New York—Celebrities Are Hooked

If you're anything like me, the first hint of warmer weather signals one very important wardrobe shift: it's time to retire the denim (for now) and let a white cotton poplin skirt take centre stage. Lightweight, breathable and effortlessly elegant, this throw-on staple becomes the backbone of my sum

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URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection

URA to Hire 1,269 New Staff to Boost Tax Collection

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to recruit 1,260 new staff members to enhance tax collection efforts, particularly targeting high-net-worth individuals in industries such as construction, transport, and professionals.This move aims to increase revenue collections and reduce depen

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Stars Reveal Their Paychecks

Stars Reveal Their Paychecks

Jennifer Lawrence18 / 20Paramount Pictures/Warner Bros Pictures/Kobal/ShutterstockTaraji P. Henson earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for 2008’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, but years later she was still fired up by the $150,000 she accepted to be in the movie—

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Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes on Beer, Cigarettes

Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes on Beer, Cigarettes

Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance, presented the seven Tax Bills to Parliament’s Finance Committee, outlining the government’s strategies to boost revenue amidst economic pressures.The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes

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‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs

From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to businesses around the world and threatening a recession.The Guardian spoke to eight businesses about

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Wedding guests shocked after best man makes shocking claim about bride

Wedding guests shocked after best man makes shocking claim about bride

Guests at a wedding breakfast were left open-mouthed after the best man dropped a bombshell in his speech.Newlyweds Rachel and Foster, from the US, luckily found the funny side of the awkward situation when t

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URA Urges Landlords to Declare Rental Properties or Face Penalties

URA Urges Landlords to Declare Rental Properties or Face Penalties

Mbarara, Uganda — The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called on landlords across the country to voluntarily declare their rental properties and register for rental income tax, warning of steep penalties for non-compliance.

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Charles Mbire pays Shs 5 million in Taxes per Day  to URA

Charles Mbire pays Shs 5 million in Taxes per Day to URA

Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has emerged as one of the country’s highest individual taxpayers, with a staggering UGX 5.4 million deducted daily in taxes from his MTN Uganda dividends alone.Foll

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