Argentina launches digital Tax-Free Shopping for international visitors
The new scheme, introduced by the Agencia de Recaudación y Control Aduanero (ARCA) replaces the previous paper-based process with an end-to-end digital platform aimed at...
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Livelihoods Gone: Over 200 Left Homeless, Property Destroyed in Kassanda Inferno
Livelihoods Gone: Over 200 Left Homeless, Property Destroyed in Kassanda InfernoKASSANDA DISTRICT: 20 JUNE 2026— Police in Wamala Region are investigating a devastating...
Uganda’s Largest Banks by Assets: Stanbic, Centenary Lead As Industry Assets Hit Shs61.6 Trillion
Uganda’s banking sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total industry assets rising to Shs61.59 trillion from Shs53.12 trillion in 2024, according to an analysis...
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. Te...
BoU Approves Sale of Standard Chartered Uganda’s Retail and Wealth Banking Business to Absa
Sanjay Rughani (right) and David Wandera after the Bank of Uganda approved the sale of Standard Chartered Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking business to Absa Bank Ugand...
Uganda’s Best Farmers Head to Netherlands for Agricultural Study Tour
KAMPALA — Thirteen winners of Uganda’s 2025 Best Farmers Competition have been flagged off for a week-long agricultural study visit to the Netherlands, where they wil...
Devon Petroleum enter Uganda’s competitive fuel market with expansion plans and retail push
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Devon Petroleum SMC LTD has officially entered Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector with the launch of six fuel stations, positionin...
Traders in Bugolobi Market blame fuel costs for rising food prices
Traders at Bugolobi Market in Kampala have raised concerns over the rising cost of fuel, saying it has significantly increased transport expenses and forced them to hike...
Trade Order Chaos: Vendors’ livelihoods hang in the balance
After months of tense evictions and confiscated merchandise, the Ministry of Local Government has promised a reset. Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya told traders’ lead...
Fuel Price Surge Pushes Up Food Costs in Ibanda
Vendors say rising transport expenses are driving price hikes, but weak consumer demand is squeezing their profits.Ibanda District is experiencing a sharp increase in foo...