Fuel dealers want gov’t to enforce cashless transactions
With Covid 19 cases continuing to surge, dealers in the fuel business have called out government to enforce cashless transactions at pumps. The dealers are...
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Experts accuse Gov’t ignoring advice on taxing gold
The mineral and extractives sector experts have expressed mixed feelings about the 10 per cent tax on gold. This follows the 5% tax on processed...
Experts urge government to allow in more venture capital inflows
Experts have called on the government to improve the legal regime to allow for more venture capital inflows into the Country. These say that the...
Rubis energy launched, players cautioned on high levels of competition in the sector
Players in petroleum supply have been encouraged to brace themselves for high levels of competition in the fuel distribution sector. The commissioner of petroleum supply...
Economic experts warn government against another lockdown
Economic experts have warned the government against putting the country under another lockdown but rather enforce the standard operating procedures. These warn that the economy...
BAT blames selective enforcement for illegal trade in tobacco industry
The increasing illicit Tobacco trade in Uganda is believed to be negatively impacting on profit margins of the British American Tobacco. Considered one of the...
Bank of Uganda takes over licensing and regulation of Mobile Money platforms
The bank of Uganda has taken over the licensing and regulation of Mobile Money platforms from the Uganda communications commission. This follows the enactment of...
World beekeeping day: Experts warn gov’t on deforestation and use of agrochemicals
Experts in apiculture have challenged the government to control rising deforestation and the use of agrochemicals by Ugandans – arguing the practices were detrimental to...
Gates reportedly quit Microsoft due to extramarital relationship with employee
Reports coming in indicate that renowned billionaire Bill Gates had to stand down from his role at Microsoft because of a relationship with an employee....
Digital financial services deepening financial inclusion – MTN enable access to affordable finances
Telecom companies are rising to the occasion to increase financial accessibility in Uganda. Although estimates indicate one in every three Ugandans has a bank account,...
