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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Museveni Chides Western Donors for Aid Freeze But Opens Door to their Return
President Museveni has declared Uganda’s readiness to re-engage with Western powers, months after facing sanctions over the country’s controversial anti-homosexuality...
Cardinal Farrell officially ascertains death of Pope Francis
Cardinal Camerlengo Kevin Farrell presides over the rite of the ascertainment of death and the placement of the late Pope Francis' body in the coffin, which took place on...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Pays Tribute to Pope Francis: “Football Has Lost a Friend”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has paid tribute to Pope Francis following the pontiff’s passing on April 21, describing him as a “friend of football” and a leader...
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...
Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report
Tesla shares fell almost 6% on Monday, a day ahead of the electric vehicle company's first-quarter earnings report, as analysts fret over "ongoing brand erosion."The stoc...
Gunshot Residue Cannot Prove Who Fired Gun, Court Told in Katanga Trial
A government toxicologist has told the High Court in Kampala that the presence of gunshot residue (GSR) on a person cannot be used to determine whether they fired a gun...
Uganda Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis, Recalls His Deep Connection to the Country
Uganda has joined the global Catholic community in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, describing him as a unifying and compassionate spiritual leader whose...
Who Will Be the Next Pope
Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, just a day after blessing thousands in St. Peter’s Square, the Catholic Church now faces a moment of profound tran...
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...