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                  03 Mar '25
                
                
                President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light to a new Copyright Management System, aimed at safeguarding musicians’ rights and ensuring they receive fair compensation for their work.Following a meeting with key officials and musicians, including Eddy Kenzo, the presiden
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  03 Mar '25
                
                
                The treaty, ratified by 183 parties covering 90% of the world’s population, has contributed to a one-third reduction in global tobacco use, preventing an estimated 118 million people from smoking.Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has called for 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  03 Mar '25
                
                
                Lawyer and human rights activist Sarah Bireete has expressed concern over what she sees as an increase in cyber harassment in Uganda.In a post on her X account, Bireete accused the government of tapping phone call
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  03 Mar '25
                
                
                President Yoweri Museveni has approved a new Copyright Management System to safeguard the work of musicians in Uganda and ensure they are fairly compensated.In a meeting at his Rwakitura residence with top officia
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  03 Mar '25
                
                
                Ugandan human rights lawyer and activist Sarah Bireete has accused the government of illegally tapping phone calls and leaking private conversations to the public.She expressed her concerns on her X account, calli
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  03 Mar '25
                
                
                Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Tom Mogambo has responded to serious allegations made by Comrade Kalali, who accused a police officer of threatening to kill him.In a statement, Mogambo assured Kalali 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  19 Feb '25
                
                
                A tragic incident at Victorious School has left Ugandans heartbroken and demanding answers after a pupil, identified as Kalama Juan, reportedly died while swimming. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, prompting prominent voices to call for immediate act
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  13 Feb '25
                
                
                A surprising discovery at Perfect Guest House in Masaka, led to the recovery of a stolen Internal Security Organization (ISO) pistol. The firearm was found in the guest house's pit latrine, prompting the Fire Brigade Police to assist in its retrieval.
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  12 Feb '25
                
                
                A Ugandan woman was arrested at Entebbe International Airport after attempting to smuggle 76 smartphones.The woman, who has not been publicly identified, arrived at the airport disguised as heavily pregnant.
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  05 Feb '25
                
                
                Pauline Maniraguha Bangirana, a retired Superintendent of Police and the first woman to join the Uganda Police Force, has passed away at the age of 85.Her death was confirmed by ASP Charles Twiine, head of the Cri