The Tax That Will Quietly Reshape Prices Across Uganda
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament. If passed, the proposed changes will take effect on…
On 1 April 2026, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development tabled the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2026 before Parliament. If passed, the proposed changes will take effect on…
When a company takes on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in court, the outcome rarely affects just one organisation. It often reshapes how other businesses operate behind the scenes. That…
On April 24, Uganda’s State Minister for Trade, David Bahati, announced a nationwide suspension of the controversial “trade order”, a directive that had aimed to remove street vendors, kiosks, and…
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially launched the national rollout of the Seven Wonders of Uganda, a citizen-driven platform spearheaded by the Association of Tour and Travel Agents of East…
“Do you build from scratch or buy a finished house?”That is the question many Ugandan professionals face the moment they secure capital or mortgage approval. At first glance, the answer…
A recent survey by Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za), conducted across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META) region, titled “Cybersecurity in the workplace: Employee knowledge and behaviour”, reveals a growing disconnect between…
The Middle East conflict has restructured Africa’s import costs permanently. From Cairo to Cape Town and Accra to Kinshasa, no business was untouched. Africa’s supply chain leaders must now act…
In Uganda’s business circles and everyday conversations, insurance often comes with a reputation problem. Ask around, and you will likely hear the same complaint: “They take your money fast, but…
For years, the financial path for many Ugandan professionals was clear; open an account with a major commercial bank, earn a steady salary, and rely on that bank for loans…
Uganda stands at the threshold of a transformation it has pursued for over two decades. With the 11th Annual Oil and Gas Convention (OGC 2026) scheduled for 28th and 29th…