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Electricity Costs to Remain High Due to Expensive Investments - Prof Nuwagaba

Electricity Costs to Remain High Due to Expensive Investments - Prof Nuwagaba

Speaking at the Diaspora Exchange Forum hosted by Equity Bank, under the theme “Re-Routing Back Home: Funds Transfer for Powering Personal and Continental Growth,” Prof. Nuwagaba explained that the high cost of borrowing to develop electricity infrastructure makes lower electrici

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Ugandans hail EACOP for orbital welding training

Ugandans hail EACOP for orbital welding training

Ugandan welders have applauded the East African Crude Oil Pipeline company for its recently launched advanced orbital welding training program to equip local engineers and welders with the expertise needed for the region’s largest oilpipeline.Uganda’s oil sector is

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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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Northern Bypass Delays Crippling Kampala’s Traffic and Business

Northern Bypass Delays Crippling Kampala’s Traffic and Business

The Kampala Northern Bypass, a crucial road network linking different parts of the city, urgently needs the completion of its renovation works to restore smooth traffic flow and support businesses.While the repairs are necessary, the delays have created a traffic nightmare, affecting thous

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NRM members push for new leadership as Baryomunsi defends CEC role

NRM members push for new leadership as Baryomunsi defends CEC role

Aspirants for the NRM Vice Chairperson position for Western Uganda are pushing for new leadership in the ruling party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) as competition intensifies to unseat the incumbent, ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi.Among the prominent contenders is Igara East MP and

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Online 'advisors' telling people how to maximise their gov handouts

Online 'advisors' telling people how to maximise their gov handouts

Online 'advisors' have been telling benefits claimants how to maximise their government handouts while also reaping in hundreds of thousands of pounds. Accounts on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube have gone viral, with followers sharing success stories of how they bagged benefits by following thes

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal asks startups to focus on high-tech sectors like robotics and AI

Union Minister Piyush Goyal asks startups to focus on high-tech sectors like robotics and AI

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday (April 3, 2025) asked the Indian startup community to shift their focus from grocery delivery and ice cream making to to high tech sector like semiconductor, machine learning, robotics, and artificial intelligence.He also said there is a ne

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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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Poorly-lit Arumparthapuram bypass puts motorists in a spot

Poorly-lit Arumparthapuram bypass puts motorists in a spot

Absence of streetlights on the Arumparthapuram bypass has made commuting difficult for vehicle users, especially at night.The bypass, laid to ease traffic congestion on the Puducherry-Villianur Road, was thrown op

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Bombo Military Barracks: Uganda's Largest Military Base and Strategic Hub

Bombo Military Barracks: Uganda's Largest Military Base and Strategic Hub

Bombo Military Barracks, situated in Bombo town, Luweero District, is the largest military base in Uganda and serves as the primary operational hub for the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). This barracks plays a crucial role in ensuring national security

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