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Court says G4S must pay tax on meals provided to its security guards

Court says G4S must pay tax on meals provided to its security guards

The High Court has dismissed a case lodged by G4S, a private security firm, against the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), protesting payment of tax on the meals it provides to its security guards at CNOOC and TotalEnergies facilities.However, the court also

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Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one

Ranking all 48 World Cup teams after round one

Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of 

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Government Warns Against Forest Destruction for Coffee Farming as Export Rules Tighten

Government Warns Against Forest Destruction for Coffee Farming as Export Rules Tighten

The government has intensified efforts to stop the destruction of forests for coffee cultivation, warning that the practice threatens environmental conservation and Uganda’s lucrative coffee export market.The renewed campaign follows increasing cases of

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Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna roots for SMEs as drivers of economic growth

Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna roots for SMEs as drivers of economic growth

Mr Tanna said the Ministry of Trade is finalising several policy reforms to strengthen the MSME ecosystem, including the revision of the MSMEs Policy (2015), the Startup Development Policy, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet soon, and the Business Deve

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Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short on Kidnapping For Ransom Cases

Why Police Tactics Are Falling Short on Kidnapping For Ransom Cases

Security experts are warning that inadequate investment in kidnapping investigation skills has left law enforcement agencies exposed, fueling public anxiety as kidnapping cases continue to rise in Uganda. Kampala Metropolitan Police have recorded three high-profile kidnappings over the past two m

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Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Kalangala candidates warned over rough Lake Victoria waters as campaigns end

Candidates and their supporters traversing Kalangala District’s islands ahead of the Woman MP by-election have been asked to exercise extreme caution on Lake Victoria due to strong winds and rough waters.Water transport is usually risky between March and August as a result of seasonal wi

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UCC clarifies tax study after social media backlash

UCC clarifies tax study after social media backlash

UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo announced the return of web services Jan. 18, while keeping a temporary ban on social media and messaging apps.Uganda’s communications regulator has clarified the findings of a report on telecommunications taxation, after social media commentary used

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Makerere Kavule Gets New Lifestyle Hub as Kasibante Hassan Expands Business Empire

Makerere Kavule Gets New Lifestyle Hub as Kasibante Hassan Expands Business Empire

Former Vice President Edward Ssekandi cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening of Costa Rica Breeze Leisure Hub in Makerere Kavule as guests look on.KAMPALA — On a lively Saturday evening, Makerere Kavule welcomed a dynamic new addition to Kampala’s fast-growing leisure scene as Co

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Hundreds Turn Out for Olympic Day Tooke Run in Bushenyi to Fight Malnutrition

Hundreds Turn Out for Olympic Day Tooke Run in Bushenyi to Fight Malnutrition

Hundreds of runners, athletes and community members converged in Bushenyi for the Olympic Day Tooke Run, an event that combined sport, nutrition advocacy and agricultural innovation to promote food security, healthy living and the fight against malnutrition across Uganda.Hundreds of partic

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How Kabanda outsmarted Mbabazi, Kadaga, Among

How Kabanda outsmarted Mbabazi, Kadaga, Among

Ask Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi what he thinks about the Kasambya County legislator, Mr Daudi Kabanda, and he will tell you that “Kabanda is one of the most intellectually ungifted Ugandans, with low levels of education”. The legislator lays no claim to having attained much in terms o

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