Executives say they are in not to compete but to complement private sector investments Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) has started its bulk trading of petroleum products business countrywide. Under this trading, company executives say that they will import and sell petroleum products …
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The EAC member state has presented opportunities to European investors Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Trade between Uganda and European Union has over the years been critical in terms of creating jobs and strengthening the economies for the two parties. This opportunity is expected to be sustained evidenced …
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The government says it is monitoring the situation to assess the effect and devise mitigation measures Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | As Uganda remains vigilant on the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) around the globe, its horticulture industry is already feeling the pinch as airlines temporarily suspend flights to potential …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | E-commerce firm, Jumia has announced a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, the global health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products at the lowest price. According to a media release shared on March 20, the partnership will provide a steady supply of hygiene products such as …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has promised to use the up to 7.3million liters of alcohol in the stores of their members to produce affordable sanitizers. In turn, government has committed to support their effort at maximum production by waivers on VAT …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Gateway buses destined for Moroto from Kampala were by intercepted Police and Health authorities on suspicion on Sunday of carrying passengers who entered Uganda from Kenya’s capital Nairobi without being screened. The two buses were intercepted by the police at Iriri Trading Centre …
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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 30 local brewers in Kaabong town council are counting losses after the police poured local brew in an attempt to discourage people from social gatherings. The women were on Sunday taken by surprise when the police led by the Kaabong DPC Gerald …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has fired teargas to disperse hundreds of traders at Otuboi market. By 7 am Saturday, traders had convened at the market that operates every Saturday. This was after the Kaberamiado RDC, George Edward Onyakunapesa, told the traders that they are free to go …
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COMMENT | Amos Nzeyi | First of all, I would like to thank you and your cabinet- for the courageous leadership thus far- especially the decisions announced on March 18th 2020 which among others include the decision to temporarily disperse areas of population concentrations such as school, religious, political and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has been asked to waive off the “over-the-top” (OTT) tax, commonly known as the social media tax to ease communication and access to information during the Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Yoweri Museveni ordered for the closure of universities, …
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