The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced an increase in the interest rate paid to members’ savings, raising it to 13.5% for the 2024/25 financial year, up from 11.5% in …
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The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced an increase in the interest rate paid to members’ savings, raising it to 13.5% for the 2024/25 financial year, up from 11.5% in …
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Canon Central & North Africa shifts stage for the Content Creation Industry
Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) brought together ten regional content creators from Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania to participate in Canon Vision 2025 in Amsterdam. These creators, spanning genres such as …
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POSTBANK’S WENDI BRIDGING UGANDA’S FINANCIAL INCLUSION DIVIDE
Guided by the National Development Plan III goal of increasing average household incomes and improving the quality of life of Ugandans, PostBank Uganda has been on a journey to innovate …
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Rethinking Public-Private Partnerships for Africa’s Trade Culture
Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible for less than 3% of global trade, the continent continues to punch below …
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African Development Bank Approves Equity Investment in The Currency Exchange Fund to Support Access to Local Currency Financing across Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of USD 25 million in The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX), a global leader in offering …
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10TH ATRN CONGRESS OPENS IN CAPE TOWN, CELEBRATING A DECADE OF TAX RESEARCH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The African Tax Research Network (ATRN) yesterday opened its 10th Annual Congress in Cape Town, marking a decade of Africa-driven tax scholarship and dialogue. The congress runs from 16–18 September …
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The secret war between multinationals and tax authorities
In the modern business world, profits are no longer confined to national borders; they travel as freely as ideas. Multinational corporations (MNCs) move goods, services, and intellectual property across countries, …
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Proactive Tax Risk Management: A Legal Imperative for Ugandan Businesses
A proactive approach to tax risk management is no longer a luxury for Uganda’s business sector; it is a legal and operational necessity. Historically, many enterprises have taken a reactive …
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Grain under pressure: The Bunge-Viterra merger could cost farmers and consumers $2.5b a year
Researchers warn of critical losses for grain producers and price increases for consumers worldwide. According to the study “From Farm to Futures: Competition, Financialization, and Digitalization in Global Grain Value …