Soon after hosting representatives of Kampala traders at State House Entebbe a couple of months ago, and being on the receiving end of a barrage of complaints mainly around implementation …
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Latest NewsNewsTaxation
ATAF Launches Toolkit for Joining Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters Agreement
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has released a comprehensive toolkit designed to assist member countries in joining the ATAF Agreement on Mutual Assistance in Tax Matters (AMATM). The AMATM …
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Banking & SavingsLatest NewsNews
dfcu Launches Rewarding Loyalty Program: Enjoy Exclusive Perks with Every Card Transaction
dfcu Bank, a leading financial institution in Uganda, is proud to announce the launch of its new Visa Cashback campaign aimed at rewarding its customers. The campaign, which is part …
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FinanceLatest NewsNewsWomen In Leadership
How Uganda is Boosting Economic Growth Through Women’s Empowerment Initiatives
Uganda has been building a more inclusive society for women in business over the years largely from the many efforts of Civil Society Organisations and activists in the country. Women …
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Banking & SavingsFinanceLatest NewsNews
dfcu Unveils Business Loans Campaign with Financing Solutions for Entrepreneurs
dfcu Bank, a cornerstone of Uganda’s financial landscape with a 60-year legacy rooted in development finance, has launched its latest business lending campaign aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises …
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In the financial year 2022/23, the government provided tax exemptions amounting to a significant Sh. 2.97 trillion, according to a report by the Ministry of Finance. This substantial figure represents …
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EconomicsFinanceLatest NewsNews
PwC Report Optimistic on Uganda’s Growth Prospects Despite Debt Concerns
PwC Uganda, part of the global financial services consultancy, has published the second edition of its 2024 economic outlook, pegged on optimism as the economy appears well positioned to achieve …
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Banking & SavingsFinanceLatest NewsNews
How Bank of Uganda’s 10% Lending Rate Cut Will Affect Inflation, Currency & Growth
The Bank of Uganda, on Wednesday last week announced that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 10%. This is the …
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Banking & SavingsFinanceFintechLatest NewsNewsTechnologyTelecoms
How Can Cybersecurity Be Enhanced in Uganda’s Evolving Cashless Economy?
A cashless economy is a system where financial transactions are conducted electronically instead of using physical money or cash. This can involve various methods such as credit/debit cards, mobile banking, …
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FinanceFintechLatest NewsNewsTelecoms
Mobile Data Revenue: Airtel Reports 12% Growth in East African
In a press release issued on July 30, 2024, Airtel Africa revealed a 12% increase in mobile data revenue for its East African market for the first quarter ending June …