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 …
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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 …