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Hoteliers urge UDB to cut borrowing rate to single digit
KAMPALA, September 16, 2024 – Hoteliers and investors in Uganda’s hospitality sector are calling for a reduction in the borrowing rate charged on loans provided by the Uganda Development Bank [UDB], which…
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GM Tumpeco explains scarcity of number plates
KAMPALA, September 12, 2024 – GM Tumpeco, Uganda’s leading manufacturer of vehicle number plates, has attributed the current scarcity of the materials to delays by the government. The company that partners with…
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Minister calls for Uganda, DRC dialogue on fishing
KAMPALA, September 5, 2024 – Uganda’s State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa has called for more dialogue between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding fishing on lakes Albert and Edward.…
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Uganda fetches Shs 4.6trn from coffee exports
KAMPALA, August 19, 2024 – Uganda’s coffee exports for twelve months [August 2023-July 2024] were 6.30 million bags worth US$ 1.25 billion [about Shs 4.6 trillion] compared to 5.84mln bags worth US$…
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Gov’t to protect farmers as sugarcane prices fall
KAMPALA, August 16, 2024 – Government intends to support sugarcane farmers in the country to add value to their produce as a measure against price fluctuations. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and…
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MPs urge UNRA to renegotiate road contract with China firm
KAMPALA, August 11, 2024 – The Uganda National Roads Authority [ UNRA ] has been tasked by Members of Parliament [MPs] to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation [CICO] for…
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Draft National Tax Policy in the offing
KAMPALA, August 9, 2024 – The Finance ministry is nearing completion of a new National Tax Policy, which is anticipated to become public in December. This policy will outline comprehensive guidelines for…
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War loss compensation: DPP wants lawyers arrested over loss of Busoga Growers Cooperative Union’s money
KAMPALA, August 7, 2024 – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has asked the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala to issue a warrant of arrest against two lawyers who are accused…
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Gov’t urged to address teacher training, salary disparities
KAMPALA, August 7, 2024 – Government has been tasked to address the absence of teaching courses in public universities which Members of Parliament say is affecting teacher training in the country. According…
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Global annual coffee exports up 3. 8 percent
KAMPALA, August 6, 2024 – Global green bean exports in June 2024 totalled 9.78 million bags, as compared with 9.43mln bags exported in the same month of the previous year, up 3.8…
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