Kampala, Uganda | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Thousands of anxious potential shoppers have today been disappointed after waiting since morning for the reopening of China Town Super Store at the former Game Stores in Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda. A voice on megaphone announced at 1:33pm announced that the security scanners at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ruth Namuli, the new Chairperson of the Uganda Insurers Association Executive Committee has promised to build on the achievements recorded by her predecessors to deepen insurance penetration and grow the sector in general. The official handover took place during the CEO Club Cocktail held at …
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The campaign will highlight critical minerals, investment opportunities, ESG standards Kampala, Uganda | Ian Katusiime | The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) has launched the inaugural “30 Days of Mining” media campaign, aligned with its core mandate of information gathering and dissemination to accelerate the growth of the extractive sector. …
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“Western countries often prioritize the promotion of their values and systems” while China’s aid is often tailored to the needs of the recipient countries. BEIJING | Chen Wangqi -Xinhua | As cooperation between China and African countries deepens and their ties grow closer, some Western nations have been hyping …
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An Open Letter to the Ugandan Public COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we collectively strive towards socioeconomic transformation, it is crucial to address a growing concern that impacts our economic landscape. Our government has introduced several commendable initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Cement Company has praised Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) for their effectiveness in tackling the issue of counterfeit cement in the market. Introduced in 2019, DTS is a measure designed to digitize tax administration, aiming to prevent revenue leakages, particularly in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Uganda’s trade with the world suffered an expanded deficit in June 2024, compared to the balance of trade registered in May this same year. According to figures at the ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and Bank of Uganda, the difference between between the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ministry of Education and Sports’ proposal to transfer the responsibility of collecting school fees in public and government-aided schools to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has been criticised by parents, school administrators, and education experts. In a new draft policy on Universal Primary …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What is it about China Town supermarket? Well, this is my experience. I strolled into China Town, and after walking around hundreds of meters through columns of shelves, I instead landed on Ugandan products – laundry soap and related items by Mukwano Industries Ltd and …
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BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday held talks with Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Han said China is willing to join hands with Uganda to deepen exchanges and cooperation …
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