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UCC backs Shs1,000 Wi-Fi hotspot economy, tells telecoms to innovate

UCC backs Shs1,000 Wi-Fi hotspot economy, tells telecoms to innovate

Uganda's communications regulator has thrown its weight behind the fast-growing informal Wi-Fi hotspot business model, urging telecommunications companies to respond with innovation rather than oppose a service that is expanding internet access for low-income consumers.The Uganda Communica

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Police seize four slaughtered dogs headed for Mubende roadside market

Police seize four slaughtered dogs headed for Mubende roadside market

Police have seized four slaughtered dogs whose carcass was in transit for distribution to a roadside meat market to be roasted for human consumption in Mubende Municipality on Saturday morning.The carcasses were intercepted when a routine police patrol vehicle stopped a motorcycle whose r

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Trade Minister Tanna Promises Review of Tax Concerns Raised by Manufacturers

Trade Minister Tanna Promises Review of Tax Concerns Raised by Manufacturers

Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has pledged to engage manufacturers and review concerns over proposed tax measures, assuring investors that government remains open to dialogue ahead of the new financial year.Tanna made the remarks during a meeting hosted by the St

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Masaka taxi driver wins trip to watch Chelsea live at Stamford Bridge

Masaka taxi driver wins trip to watch Chelsea live at Stamford Bridge

A 29-year-old taxi driver from Masaka has won an all-expenses-paid trip to London to watch Chelsea FC through a Predator Energy promotion.A taxi driver from Nyendo in Masaka District is set for the football experience of a lifetime after winning an all-expenses-paid trip to London to watch

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How new taxes will hit you

How new taxes will hit you

Kakira Sugar and other factories petitioned the High courtFor many Ugandans, taxes rarely feel real when they are first announced in Parliament.They feel distant then. Technical. Wrapped in legal amendments and budget speeches. The impact usually becomes clearer later, at the fuel s

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Govt bans nine hazardous agrochemicals to safeguard health, export markets

Govt bans nine hazardous agrochemicals to safeguard health, export markets

Yara fertilizer which farmers are advised to use moderately following the required instruction to avoid challenges caused to the environment. Photo/ Lominda AfedraruIn a sweeping regulatory move aimed at safeguarding public health, environmental integrity, and international trade, the Mini

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BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

BoU limits daily cash withdrawals for individuals to Shs50m

Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director of National Payment Systems.Overview:The new measures, which take effect on January 1, 2027, are expected to reshape how businesses and consumers move money through the banking system.KAMPALA — The Bank of Uganda (BoU

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Police Arrest Two Over Manufacture and Distribution of Counterfeit Lubricants in Gulu City

Police Arrest Two Over Manufacture and Distribution of Counterfeit Lubricants in Gulu City

Security officers in Gulu City have intercepted an alleged counterfeit lubricant operation following an intelligence-led raid that uncovered suspected fake motor vehicle and motorcycle oils being packaged for distribution.Police in the Aswa West Region, through Gulu West Division, have arr

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Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

Uganda’s Pineapple Farmers Break into Global Markets

On 14 May 2026, Uganda marked a historic milestone by flagging-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapple from Deshiburg Factory to ChinaWhen pineapples ripened all at once in Luwero, it often brought anxiety instead of celebration.For pineapple farmer Ms. Jan

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Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax

Experts Call for Reduction of Mobile Money Withdrawal Tax

Economists, researchers and small business operators are urging government to reduce the 0.5 percent excise duty on mobile money withdrawals, warning that high transaction costs are undermining financial inclusion and hurting small businesses.Mobile money has become one of Uganda’s most

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