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MultiChoice Africa and ICT ministry conclude MoU to strengthen collaboration
KAMPALA, May 17, 2024 – MultiChoice Africa Holdings B.V [MAH] and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance for Uganda have announced a new cooperation agreement in the form of a Memorandum…
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New NIRA Board sworn in today, urged on diligence
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija has today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of new members of the National Identification and Registration Authority [ NIRA] Governing Board…
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Martyrs Day celebration: Nebbi pilgrims begin 438km journey to Namugongo
NEBBI, May 15, 2024 – Over 700-foot pilgrims from Nebbi Catholic Diocese in West Nile region were this morning flagged off to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Wakiso district by the Rt. Rev.…
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MPs want Non-Ugandans to pay for services at Uganda Cancer Institute
KAMPALA, May 15, 2024 – The provision of free treatment to foreigners at the Uganda Cancer Institute [UCI] has raised eyebrows among Members of Parliament [MPs] on Public Accounts Committee [Central Government].…
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AutoFore changing face of Uganda’s automotive industry
KAMPALA, May 14, 2024 – In recent years, Uganda has witnessed a wave of technological innovation not leaving behind the automotive industry. In a country where access to traditional infrastructure and services…
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UTB, Emirates sign MoU to stimulate inbound tourism
KAMPALA, May 14, 2024 – The Uganda Tourism Board [UTB] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates to drive inbound tourism and boost visitors to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa.…
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Theme for 2024 International Day of Cooperatives revealed
KAMPALA, May 7, 2024 – This year on July 6, cooperatives around the world will celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better Future for All.” According to…
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Govt exempts electric vehicle makers from stamp duty
KAMPALA, May 7, 2024 – Local companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80 percent…
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House halts Bujagali tax exemption
KAMPALA, May 7, 2024 – A proposal by government to exempt the Bujagali Hydro Power project from income tax has been rejected by the Members of Parliament who instead demanded a report…
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House approves establishment of National Institute for Teacher Education
KAMPALA, May 6, 2024 – Parliament has approved a motion to establish the National Institute for Teacher Education, marking a crucial step towards enhancing teacher training programmes in the country. The Minister…
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