The impact of the charcoal industry on Uganda’s environment should makes us despair, comments Boaz Opio. Tree fellers should use the timber for making their own coffins. Because as they cut that 100-year old Mvule, they are killing a poor tree that has been busy supplying them with good air …
Read More »URA names two lawyers to help Wavamunno manage WBS TV
We have not closed WBS, We have only used one collection method among many to collect arrears. WBS is still going strong. @wbstvug — UgandaRevenueAuthori (@URAuganda) April 11, 2016 Two city lawyers Joshua Ogwal and Kabiito Karamagi will manage Wavah Broadcasting Services (WBS) Television until Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) gets …
Read More »Museveni: There will be no Yiira Republic in Kasese
Kasese district FDC leaders reject Bayiira state, to cooperate with government The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leadership in Kasese has rejected the idea of the demand and talk of the formation of a so-called Yiira Republic. The LC V Chairman-elect Kasese district Sibendire Bigogo Geoffrey vowed never to be …
Read More »Uganda in biggest tax evasion story
Panama Papers expose efforts plot to dodge taxes in oil deals When 370 journalists from 76 countries collaborate on an investigation, the resulting story is bound to be explosive. That is exactly what happened with what has come to be known as “The Panama Papers”; which is a huge leak …
Read More »Ugandan journalist involved in Panama Papers investigation
Ugandan journalist Butagira was one of 27 journalists from African countries on the team of 370 journalists from 76 countries that reviewed the records The Panama Papers is an unprecedented investigation that reveals the offshore links of some of the globe’s most prominent figures. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, …
Read More »Kawooya wins Kabaka’s Birthday squash title
Mike Kawooya beat Ian Rukunya Friday night to win the squash final in the ongoing Kabaka Mutebi’s 61st birthday celebrations. Kawooya won the final at Kampala Club, the climax of a week-long tournament. Buganda Kingdom’s Joan Nassolo was chief guest and handed over the trophies to different winners. The birthday celebrations …
Read More »Rwanda – Clinton Health Access Initiative looking for Rwanda: Senior Advisor, Supply Chain
Rwanda: Senior Advisor, Supply Chain Kigali, Rwanda Clinton Health Access Initiative Closing Date : 2016-05-05 Duty Station : Kigali, Rwanda Application : Apply for the job Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative Country: Rwanda Closing date: 05 May 2016 Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access …
Read More »Venezuelans get Fridays off for two months to save energy
Caracas, Venezuela | AFP Venezuelan workers will get Fridays off for the next two months as part of an emergency plan to save electricity, the president said. Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves but its economy is a mess, with rampant inflation, shortages of goods as basic as …
Read More »Take responsibility to change the nation, Ambassador tells youth
US Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac has challenged youth and students in particular to take up the responsibility to drive change in the country. “The youth ought to value hard work, dedication and teamwork as partners to take responsibility of change in the nation. The future is not lost. It …
Read More »Pope reaches out to divorcees but holds line on homosexuality
Vatican City (AFP) – Pope Francis on Friday opted for no change in the Catholic approach to homosexuality but signalled a more open stance on cohabiting and divorced believers under new Church guidelines on family life. In his 260-page “Apostolic Exhortation”, a long-awaited document which is likely to disappoint advocates …
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