Airtel Uganda, MOGO launch affordable smartphone initiative

Airtel Uganda Managing Director Som Soumendra (right) shakes hands with Eleving Group CEO (MOGO parent company) Modestas Sudnius (left) in ...

State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Hon. Esther Anyakun Davinia, addresses attendees at the 3rd Annual National Labour Convention and Expo (ANLCE) 2025 held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala.

Minister calls for more industrial court judges to uphold worker rights

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State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Esther Anyakun Davinia, addresses attendees at the 3rd Annual National Labour Convention ...

PostBank Uganda reports a significant 24% increase in its agribusiness loan portfolio, highlighting its commitment to transforming Uganda's agricultural sector through strategic financing.

PostBank Records 24% Agribusiness Loan Expansion

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

24/04/2025

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PostBank Uganda reports a significant 24% increase in its agribusiness loan portfolio, highlighting its commitment to transforming Uganda's agricultural sector ...

ICT PS Dr. Aminah Zawedde offered tips to girls on becoming tech leaders at the UCC-hosted International Girls in ICT Day event in Nakawa.

PS Dr. Zawedde tips girls on seizing digital opportunities

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ICT PS Dr. Aminah Zawedde offered tips to girls on becoming tech leaders at the UCC-hosted International Girls in ICT ...

Jinja police have arrested a teacher at Multiple Junior School accused of defiling an 8-year-old girl; investigations are ongoing into the disturbing allegations.

Religious teacher arrested for alleged defilement of 8-year-old pupil

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Jinja police have arrested a teacher at Multiple Junior School accused of defiling an 8-year-old girl; investigations are ongoing into ...

President Museveni approves new districts in Tororo, proposing a compromise to end decades-long ethnic conflict over administrative control.

Museveni approves creation of new districts, city

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

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President Museveni approves new districts in Tororo, proposing a compromise to end decades-long ethnic conflict over administrative control. ENTEBBE, Uganda ...

President Museveni calls for judicial reforms and orders an investigation into a controversial land eviction in Kiboga, speaking at the new Deputy Chief Justice's swearing-in.

New Deputy Chief Justice Sworn In, Museveni Orders Land Eviction Probe

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24/04/2025

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ENTEBBE, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni called for judicial reforms and ordered an investigation into a land eviction in Kiboga ...

The Ugandan government has inaugurated a new armored vehicle showroom, a collaborative effort with UAE's Streit Group, showcasing locally produced military vehicles and marking a significant step towards defense self-sufficiency.

Uganda Opens Armored Vehicle Showroom in Defense Industrialization Push

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The Ugandan government has inaugurated a new armored vehicle showroom, a collaborative effort with UAE's Streit Group, showcasing locally produced ...

Labour Minister Betty Amongi calls for updated employment laws to address the growing digital economy at the National Labour Convention.

Labour Minister Amongi calls for updated laws for digital economy

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

23/04/2025

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Labour Minister Betty Amongi calls for updated employment laws to address the growing digital economy at the National Labour Convention. ...

Tobacco companies in Uganda, including Leaf Tobacco and BAT, oppose a proposed excise duty hike on cigarettes, warning Parliament's Finance Committee that it will lead to revenue losses and fuel illicit trade. Meanwhile, the leather industry supports a new export tax, and accountants back tax exemptions for small businesses.

Uganda Tobacco firms warn tax hike will fuel illicit trade, hurt revenue

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Tobacco companies in Uganda, including Leaf Tobacco and BAT, oppose a proposed excise duty hike on cigarettes, warning Parliament's Finance ...

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