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...
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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...
Trump’s tariff formula confounds the world, punishes the poor
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Image: REUTERS/Kent Nishimura Ridiculed for imposing trade tariff...
‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs
From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measuresDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding...
The big problem with judging people by their ‘gang tattoos’
Tattoos are an unreliable marker of gang membership, writes professor of LawThe United States deported 238 Venezuelan men on three flights to El Salvador on March 15, 202...
Ruto Sparks Diplomatic Storm in Europe
President William Ruto has caused a diplomatic stir in Europe following recent remarks that have led to growing concerns over Kenya’s relations with European countries...
Uganda Government Leaves Contractors High and Dry with UGX 1.351 Trillion in Unpaid Bills
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s construction sector is facing a financial crisis due to the government’s failure to pay UGX 1.351 trillion in arrears to road contractors...
How Leaving Museveni’s Inner Circle Turned Out to Be a Game-Changer for This Top Retired Official
A retired Ugandan army officer who was once close to President Yoweri Museveni found a new and important job after leaving the government. Colonel (Retired) Fred Mwesigye...
DRC-Rwanda: After Tshisekedi and Kagame, Qatar Hosts the M23 in Doha
Following the meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame on March 18 in Doha, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani continu...
DR Congo Doubles Soldiers’ Pay
Kinshasa — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially announced a significant increase in the salaries of its armed forces and national police, in a move wid...