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Smuggled to Dust: URA Destroys Over 100 Tonnes of Unstamped Goods in Nakasongola

Smuggled to Dust: URA Destroys Over 100 Tonnes of Unstamped Goods in Nakasongola

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed more than 100 tons of goods found without Digital Tax Stamps (DTS), intensifying its crackdown on tax evasion and substandard products in the market.The destruction took place on April 30, 2025, at Luweero Industries Ltd in Nakasongola Distr

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Jobless for a Year: 700,000 Ugandans Trapped in Long-Term Unemployment

Jobless for a Year: 700,000 Ugandans Trapped in Long-Term Unemployment

A new report has revealed that more than 700,000 Ugandans have remained unemployed for over a y

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UGX 2 Billion Gold Scam Rocks Uganda: Dutch Investor Defrauded, Gulu University Official Investigated

UGX 2 Billion Gold Scam Rocks Uganda: Dutch Investor Defrauded, Gulu University Official Investigated

State inquiry launched into fraudulent mining deal that duped Dutch investor, exposed systemic abuse in Uganda’s extractive sectorKotido, Uganda – A significant financial scandal involving an alleged UGX 2 billion go

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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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Moroto Residents Fed Up with UEDCL's Power Delays

Moroto Residents Fed Up with UEDCL's Power Delays

Residents of Moroto Municipality have expressed deep frustration over the prolonged delays in electricity supply, blaming the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) for not fulfilling promises made over the past seven years.Despite repeat

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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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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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Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Governance professionals urged to embrace AI in corporate structures

Company directors and secretaries have been called upon to rethink governance in an AI-driven world and explore ways to foster more objective, transparent, and effective decision-making processes.This call was made during the 14th Annual Directors and Company Secretaries Conference, held u

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Govt to Cover Medical Bills of Journalist Injured by Security Forces

Govt to Cover Medical Bills of Journalist Injured by Security Forces

The government has committed to covering the medical bills of journalist Ibrahim Miracle, who was brutally beaten by security forces while covering the Kawempe North by-elections.David Bahati, Minister of State for Industries, updated Parliament on Miracle’s condition, confirming that hi

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