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22 Apr '25
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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14 Apr '25
The Ministry of Public Service has unveiled a plan for a massive salary enhancement strategy targeting all public servants across Uganda—a move projected to cost taxpayers over UGX688.9 billion.This proposal is detailed in the 2025/2026 Ministerial Poli
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08 Apr '25
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American families of victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel filed a lawsuit on Monday against a prominent Palestinian-American businessman, Bashar Masri, charging that he provided assistance in constructing infrastructure that allowed Hamas militants to carry out th
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08 Apr '25
Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN), the leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has been a publicly traded company since June 1989. Known for its brands like Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender and CCleaner, the company is a key provider of antivirus and identity protection to million
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06 Apr '25
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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06 Apr '25
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
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04 Apr '25
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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31 Mar '25
FILE PHOTO: A Umeme worker sorts a problem. March 31st is a turning point for Uganda in the electricity distribution sectorHow this well-structured and managed organization may turn into a political battlefield, leaving Ugandans in th
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30 Mar '25
The lavish mansion of the late General Charles Oluka has become a hot topic in Uganda following his death.Located in Katovu village, Kajjansi town council, Wakiso district, the grand residence has sparked curiosit
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28 Mar '25
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move widely seen as a response to mounting pressure over corruption in the security sector and wides