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6% withholding tax no longer applies to raw agricultural supplies – URA
KAMPALA – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has issued a public notice to clarify the withholding tax on processed agricultural supplies. According to the URA, the 6% withholding tax on supplies of goods, materials, or services ceased to apply to agricultural supplies, except for processed agricultural products.
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Africa’s Energy Transition Must Be Locally Led
Africa’s energy transition must be designed in Africa, for Africa, balancing three urgent imperatives: expanding energy access, driving industrial growth, and prioritising energy security for the continent. That means shaping policies, financing mechanisms, and partnerships that work for Africa rather than copying models that do not. External expectations have framed Africa’s role in the energy…
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ALP Advocates Uganda Appoints Moses B. Mwase Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer
With over 25 years of multi-sector expertise, Moses B. Mwase steps into the role of Senior Partner and CEO at ALP Professional Services, bringing a unique blend of legal, financial, and governance leadership to steer the firm’s strategic growth and client-focused future.
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Serengeti Breweries’ Christopher Gitau Appointed General Manager, Greece at Diageo
Hailed by senior Diageo leaders as a firm, disciplined, and charismatic leader, Christopher Wangai Gitau brings over 25 years of FMCG experience, a track record of inspiring teams, fostering resilience, and building high-performance cultures.
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South Africa’s exports to U.S. clients hit by higher tariffs as August activity eases
South African firms exporting to the U.S report challenging trading conditions, particularly with American buyers due to higher tariffs. In August, President Donald Trump slapped South Africa with a 30% tariff, targeting the country’s auto and agriculture industries. South Africa says these tariffs threaten roughly 30,000 jobs in its economy. Buyers of South African products…
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Sarah Chelangat exits URA’s Domestic Taxes Docket after Four Years, Rejoins Ernst & Young as Partner
Sarah Chelangat, Commissioner for Domestic Taxes exits URA after four years of record revenue performance and rejoins Ernst & Young as Partner, bringing her expertise in tax compliance, policy, and advisory to the private sector.
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PostBank’s ZeroFlex Explosive Uptake Signals Shift in Uganda’s Banking Culture
In less than a year since its launch, PostBank Uganda’s ZeroFlex account has registered exponential growth of over 50 percent month-on-month, attracting thousands of first-time account holders.
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Media Age PR‘s John Chihi: The Quiet Architect of Uganda’s Modern PR Agencies Industry
Like early-age merchants and explorers, a young, ambitious John Chihi, but full of mixed emotions and hopes, left his home country, Kenya and crossed into Uganda—not on a grand conquest or government posting—but on a daring personal mission to plant a little-known seed: Public Relations. In this reflective and wide-ranging conversation, John Chihi, the Founder…
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Sumayya Girls High School Crowned Stanbic National Schools Championship Season 10 Winners
KAMPALA – Innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship took centre stage as the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) marked its 10th anniversary during the grand finale at Mestil Hotel in Kampala.
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