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 …
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When a Shareholder’s Loan Becomes a Company’s Headache
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 …