A case of JK Country Homes Limited v URA. Across the globe, shareholder loans have long been a convenient way for investors to support their companies. In their simplest form, …
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On 12th August 2025, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) handed down a landmark decision in Africa Global Logistics Uganda Ltd v URA, a case that places timelines and jurisdictional clarity …
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How Uganda is to save Businesses from Losing Billions to Cybercrime
The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U), in partnership with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), launched a nationwide campaign named ‘Beera Ku Guard’, an initiative aimed at raising …
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President Yoweri Museveni has called for a stronger and better-capitalized Uganda Development Bank (UDB), positioning it at the heart of Africa’s drive toward financial self-reliance amid a steady decline in …
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The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has launched its Five-Year Strategic Plan (2025/26 – 2029/30), an ambitious roadmap designed to deepen investor participation, accelerate financial innovation, and double Uganda’s market capitalization …
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Uganda Targets $500B Economy by 2040 as CMA Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan
Uganda has set its sights on an ambitious economic transformation, targeting a tenfold increase in the size of its economy from the current USD 50 billion to USD 500 billion …
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ATAF Leads Africa’s Push for Health Taxes to Boost Revenue and Combat Tobacco-Related Deaths
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has stepped up efforts to support African countries in implementing effective health taxes and strengthening excise tax administration, as part of a broader strategy …
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KCCA, UMA Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Kampala’s Economic Transformation
A bold new chapter is unfolding for Uganda’s capital following a high-level engagement between the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA). KCCA Executive Director Hajati …
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Performing artists have welcomed the tabling of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a long-overdue reform that finally gives creatives stronger protection and a fairer …
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As South Africa assumes the G20 Presidency ahead of the 2025 Summit in Johannesburg, Africa’s development financing debate has reached a pivotal moment. With just five years remaining to meet …