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 offici...
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‘Friends of Ndamira Cup’ Final excites Nakaseke locals
The 'Friends of Ndamira Cup' culminated over the weekend in Nakaseke District, following a successful six-week duration from March to April 2025.This football tournament...
Cincinnati Bengals Appear Poised to Address Big Need in First Round of 2025 NFL Draft
CINCINNATI — Could Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon be off the board when the Bengals are on the clock at No. 17 in Thursday night's NFL Draft?Draft analyst Todd...
AI economic gains likely to outweigh emissions cost, says IMF
Economic gains from artificial intelligence will boost global output by around 0.5% a year between 2025 and 2030, outweighing the costs of rising carbon emissions by the...
I Quit Alcohol and Related Drugs - Jose Chameleone Upon Arrival in Uganda
The singer, who was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, has been receiving treatment in the United States. He has been living at Juliet Zawedde's home.Musician Jose Chamel...
Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan
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 taxpay...
AI avatar tried to argue a case before New York court — but judges weren’t having it
It took only seconds for the judges on a New York appeals court to realize that the man addressing them from a video screen — a person about to present an argument in a...
Electricity Costs to Remain High Due to Expensive Investments - Prof Nuwagaba
Speaking at the Diaspora Exchange Forum hosted by Equity Bank, under the theme “Re-Routing Back Home: Funds Transfer for Powering Personal and Continental Growth,” Pr...
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...
President Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Escalating Political Crisis
President Museveni has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, on a working visit at the invitation of President Salva Kiir Mayardit.The two leaders are set to discuss strengthenin...