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Paris, France | AFP | Money flooded into sport in 2016 faster than ever before and flooded out in the shape of fatter salaries for the stars who have become multi-million business brands. Paul Pogba’s world record transfer to Manchester United set the tone for a year of big money …

Paris, France | AFP |  Arsenal have never won the European Champions League but they reign over the continent when it comes to matchday revenue, with takings at their Emirates Stadium greater than anywhere else in Europe. Their 60,000-capacity ground in north London, opened in 2006, generated 132 million euros …

By Flavia Nassaka Donor audit report exposes Health officials, frustrated boss offers to resign Uganda is once again the centre of attention over the mismanagement of resources provided by the Global Fund to fight HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The trouble this time appears to be around the model adopted by …

By Haggai Matsiko Delayed cash, poorly attended rallies, defections dominate Mbabazi’s campaign According to the ACFIM figures, the money the Mbabazi camp spent decreased by 23% between November and December while that of candidate President Yoweri Museveni’s NRM went up by 72% and FDC’s by 25%. By December 31, NRM …

By Agnes E Nantaba What happens when musicians look at the pay cheque when composing political songs? The young woman twists her waist, lifts her foot, and jumps. The crowd roars. She is sweating and her eyes are half closed. She does it again and again. Every time inching along …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Stone Atwine is the CEO of Redcore Interactive, the mother company of Remit Uganda, an international mobile money transfer service. He Spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their operations. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? But the key element is …

With over 30 new constituencies created, the Electoral Commission Chairman, Eng. Badru Kiggundu has categorically confirmed to the Members of Parliament that EC won’t require extra money to manage elections in these constituencies. Eng. Kiggundu noted that the money budgeted for will be enough since there won’t be a change …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Sydney Asubo is the in-coming executive director of the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), which was set up under the Anti- Money Laundering Act. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their mandate and the vice of money laundering in Uganda. What are the key elements of …

By Flavia Nassaka EC says slashing budget, but Finance says funding available On April 21, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission Badru Kiggundu together with the Commission’s Secretary Sam Rwakoojo appeared before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs committee to present their budget frame work paper for financial year 2015/16. They …

By Stephen Kafeero Details of fake cheques, a Shs 46 billion overpayment, and danger to HIV patients One person dies every 60 minutes in Uganda of HIV/AIDS related complications, according to estimates by the American-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which places annual deaths at 64,000. Some of these …