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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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ULS says ‘No One Is Safe’ amid wave of abductions, crackdown on media by army

ULS says ‘No One Is Safe’ amid wave of abductions, crackdown on media by army

ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde expressed concern over the safety of Nation Media Group Uganda Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa, saying she was unreachable amid what it described as unspecified threats, after the “Chief of Defence Forces had publicly claimed re

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20 funny things women do secretly when in house alone

20 funny things women do secretly when in house alone

Everyone has quirky habits they rarely show in public. When no one is around, many people become their most relaxed and playful selves. While not every woman will relate to every example, these light-hearted habits are common enough to make many people smile.

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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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Erias Lukwago Moved to Mulago Hospital for Specialized Care

Erias Lukwago Moved to Mulago Hospital for Specialized Care

Former Kampala Lord Mayor and President of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), Erias Lukwago, was transferred from Luzira Murchison Bay Prison to Mulago National Referral Hospital on Thursday morning for specialized medical treatment.The move came aft

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Former VP Edward Ssekandi hails Gen Salim Saleh’s unmatched kindness and dedication to ordinary Ugandans

Former VP Edward Ssekandi hails Gen Salim Saleh’s unmatched kindness and dedication to ordinary Ugandans

KAMPALA, UGANDA — In a heartwarming display of enduring camaraderie and mutual respect, former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi has publicly effused gratitude toward retired decorated military general and Senior Presidential Advise

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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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Canada Gives Rejected Ugandan Asylum Seekers Fresh Chance to Avoid Deportation

Canada Gives Rejected Ugandan Asylum Seekers Fresh Chance to Avoid Deportation

KAMPALA — Canada has opened a new pathway for some Ugandan asylum seekers whose refugee claims were previously rejected, allowing them to seek protection from deportation on grounds that returning home could expose them to persecution, torture or other serious harm.In a notice issued on

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Government to overhaul nursing training, phase out low-enrollment courses

Government to overhaul nursing training, phase out low-enrollment courses

Uganda is set to overhaul its nursing and midwifery training system, introducing new exam rules, stricter classroom ratios, and phasing out underperforming courses.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government is launching a sweeping overhaul of nursing and midwifery training across the count

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Besigye’s Lawyer Lukwago Denied Bail

Besigye’s Lawyer Lukwago Denied Bail

The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court denied bail to former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The Chief Magistrate, Sarah Basemera, ruled that Lukwago is likely to interfere with the investigations because he is influential in society. The Court has also ruled that Lukwago faces a charge that attr

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