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URA-MTN tax row just one of several others
KAMPALA, September 4, 2024 — The national tax collector, the Uganda Revenue Authority [URA], and the local telecom giant MTN Uganda are embroiled in a quiet tax dispute worth billions of shillings.…
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AfDB top official tours major roads rehabilitation project in Kampala City
KAMPALA, September 3, 2024 – The Director for Climate Change and Green Growth at the African Development Bank [AfDB], Prof. Anthony Nyong, recently led the continent’s lender team to inspect the 69.2-kilometre …
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PDM: Bududa Parish Chiefs on Spot over extortion of beneficiaries
BUDUDA, September 3, 2024 – The National Coordinator of Emyooga who is also the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] Consultant, Ritah Namuwenge on Monday ordered an immediate investigation of some of…
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32 cases of illegal fishing registered in Lango in three months
Lira City, September 3, 2024 – At least 32 cases of illegal fishing were registered in Lango Subregion in May, June, and July, according to the area police. Patrick Jimmy Okema, the…
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IsDBI, INCEIF launch journal bridging Islamic finance and sustainable development
JEDDAH, September 3, 2024 – The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] and the International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance [INCEIF University] have launched the “International Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainable…
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Ecobank Uganda Partners with Ria Money Transfer to Enhance Remittance Services
KAMPALA, September 3, 2024 – Ecobank Uganda Limited has formed a strategic partnership with Ria Money Transfer, a renowned global leader in cross-border remittance services. This partnership will significantly improve remittance options…
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PDM operation: RDC warns officials against corruption
KUMI, September 2, 2024 – The Kumi Resident District Commissioner [RDC], Ahamada Washaki has warned the Parish Chiefs and leaders of Parish Development Committees [PDCs] to avoid involving themselves in any act…
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Kikuube district council passes ordinance to protect cane farmers and boost food security
KIKUUBE, September 2, 2024 – The Kikuube district councillors have passed a Sugarcane Farmers’ Protection and Food Security Ordinance to protect farmers from exploitation, and promote food security in the district.The councilors…
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Europe: WHO report reveals worrying decline in condom use among adolescents
COPENHAGEN, September 2, 2024 – An urgent report from the World Health Organisation [ WHO ] Regional Office for Europe reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since…
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MP Auma urges mothers to embrace saving culture
KWANIA, September 1, 2024 – Kenny Auma Lapat, the Kwania district Woman Member of Parliament, has encouraged beneficiaries of her skilling initiative to adopt a saving culture to enhance their livelihoods. Auma…
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