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
Global tech and media moguls have graced the red carpet with their wives for a glitzy prize ceremony.Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Rupert Murdoch were all spotted at the 11th Breakthrough Prize awards in Barker Hanger in Santa Monica.The billionaires led the charge on the red carpet, dazzl
OpenAI is reconfiguring its rollout plan for upcoming AI models. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman shared on social media on Friday that it will delay the launch of its GPT-5 large language model (LLM) in favor of some lighter reasoning models to release first.The brand will now launch new o3 and
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
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
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
The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.Her decision follows growing calls from the public ur
A NASA astronaut who was stranded in space for 286 days still attended regular church services in an effort to stay connected with his faith.Butch Wilmore was one of two astronauts rescued earlier this month from the International Space Station, where he spent nine months after the spacecraft
Only holding a half-game lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, it remains unclear where the Detroit Pistons will end up finishing in the Eastern Conference standings. Looking at their possible first-round opponents, one of them could be getting notable reinforcements as the regular season comes to a close.
The wife of a former US Army Special Forces member has been charged with first-degree murder after he was found dead and dismembered in a body of water in North Carolina, US.Clinton Bonnell was 50 and served in th
