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BALUNYWA: Increasing govt regulations hindering growth of small businesses

While speaking to SME owners at Onomo Hotel during a forum commemorating World Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) day, which is...

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Umeme earmarks UGX 12Bn for revamping power lines in Busoga sub region

Umeme limited has unveiled a 12 Billion Shillings plan to revamp electricity power lines within Busoga sub region.

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Human Rights Commission calls for law on minimum wage to reduce labor export

The call is contained in the 24th annual report on the status of Human Rights and Freedom in Uganda for the year...

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NSSF unveils first social security Smart Card in East Africa

The card forms a critical component of the Fund’s digitalization strategy geared at leveraging new technology to improve efficiencies, customer experience and...

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Uganda’s inaugural state of public relations survey launched

The first-ever state of the PR survey in Uganda will offer an excellent opportunity to PR practitioners in the private and public...

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Mobile money transactions hit Shs 145trillion

This comes amidst growing concerns from the public over the safety of mobile banking and transfer systems, with reports of theft by...

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Pinetti coffee deal: Lawyers file additional evidence

In April this year, Henry Byansi and Michael Aboneka challenged the agreement signed by Ramathan Ggoobi, the secretary to the treasury on...

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NSSF midterm payments hit sh421 billion in 3 months

The payments are in respect to Section 20A (1), of the National Social Security Fund (Amendment Act) 2022, that allows midterm access...

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Tycoon Sudhir Lauds Museveni For Signing Landlord & Tenants’ Law

Sudhir says the new law will streamline their relationship with tenants with each party aware of its responsibility something that has been...

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New URA software easily identifies landlords dodging taxes

During a recent meeting with large taxpayers, John Rujoki Musinguzi, the commissioner general of the URA, described the Shs 120 billion collected...

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Minister orders fresh verification of vendors in Mbarara central market

The directive follows investigations after registering multiple complaints from vendors.

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UNBS to work with trader associations in enforcing standards

Patricia Bagaine, the Deputy Executive Director in charge of standards says some of the trader associations they will collaborate with include Uganda...

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It’s about time we started buying Ugandan products

Recently government, through the ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, held a Buy Uganda Build Uganda expo (BUBU Expo 2022) at Kololo...

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How Bitature fell in debt trap – Observer writes

According to sources, Bitature quickly realized he stood little chance of paying back the loan when it accrued to about $15m within...

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Katikkiro Mayiga Hails Tycoon Ham for setting an example for youths as an entrepreneur

While appearing on NTV Uganda this week, Katikkiro Mayiga hailed Ham for being persistent and hardworking to become a billionaire at the...

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Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu reveals why he built his “White House”, a Replica of US President’s official residence

City Businessman Hamis Kiggundu popularly known as Ham has revealed shocking secrets behind his 'White House' mansion, a replica of America's White...

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Here is why Kabira remains your perfect venue for Conferences and Meetings in Kampala

Finding a hotel that can offer exquisite business and good family time is a rare gem in Kampala yet Kabira Country Club...

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Meet ‘Electrical Plaza’: Your Ideal One-Stop Shopping Destination in Kampala

BUSINESS: Are you looking for a conducive quality place with supermarkets, clinics, pharmacies, retail outlets, apartments to mention but a few, Look...

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Excitement as Construction of Nakivubo Stadium Nears Completion – PHOTOS

If you are a football fan in Uganda, you’ve got a reason to jubilate as the re-development and expansion of the multibillion...

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Speke Resort Munyonyo to host Uganda-Turkey trade summit

Business Sudhir Ruparelia’s magnificent Speke Resort Munyonyo has been selected to host the Uganda-Turkey Trade summit organised by Uganda Investment Authority. The...