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Parliament has considered merging the Uganda Export Promotions Board with Uganda Free Zones Authority into one entity called the Uganda free zones and export promotions Authority but under the supervision of Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives. This follows the on-going deliberations on the rationalization agenda. The chairperson of the Parliamentary committee on Trade and Tourism Mwine Mpaka observes savings of about 6.227 billion shillings in the first year of the merger.

The Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Hon. Peter Lokeris has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for fighting unemployment among the youth through various interventions such as the Presidential Industrial Zonal Hubs project. Currently, there are 19 Industrial Zonal Hubs spread across the country. The Minister made the remarks today as the Chief Guest during the second graduation of 423 students who successfully completed their vocational training at Napak Presidential Industrial Skilling hub in Napak District.

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Uganda Bankers Association has asked parliament not to consider the amendment of charging value added tax on the proceeds of the collateral that has been auctioned because the transaction is related to a financial service which is not supposed to be imposed VAT. While appearing before the finance committee of parliament to give their input on the amendments in the tax bills the executive director Uganda bankers association Wilbrod Awor said this will lead to an additional 18% VAT on the proceeds and also makes recovery much more difficult.

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LIVE: PARLIAMENT IN SESSION | APRIL 17, 2024.

LIVE: PARLIAMENT IN SESSION | APRIL 17, 2024.

LIVE: PARLIAMENT IN SESSION | APRIL 17, 2024.

SPORTS DEV'T IN UGANDA; ASSUMAN BASALIRWA PRESENTS TROPHIES WON BY UGANDA IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES

LIVE: UBC GOOD MORNING UGANDA Extra | APRIL 17, 2024.

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Director of NRM Mobilization Hon. Rosemary Sseninde urged pressure groups in the country to uphold party structures. Sseninde made the remarks at the launch of a pressure group named TONTA, which aims to highlight the positive achievements of the NRM Party in Mukono district

The 99th district conference for District 9213 is expected to be an inspiration, igniting hope and highlighting Rotary's commitment to creating a meaningful impact in communities across the globe. This three-day conference will shine a spotlight on exceptional achievements, with Rotary clubs receiving prestigious awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions.

The International war crimes division court has confirmed charges and committed Eight suspects in the murder case of AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi to the high court for trial. The ruling by Lady Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, prosecution has proven to court with the required evidence to have the accused ready for full trial.

Prosecution has disclosed to defend seven files containing evidence it will rely on during the trial, where nine people are accused of attempted murder of Principle Judge Dr. Flavian Nzeija, and belonging to ADF. Prosecution disclosed this during the pre-trial hearing of the case the case before Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha.

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The Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives has engaged the traders on the on-going controversial implementation of the new taxation system dubbed EFRIS. The Minister of state for Trade – Industry David Bahati reveals that the engagement has advanced solutions and the update will be presented to Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among asked Minister Bahati to present the progress report on Wednesday. EFRIS is a new taxation model which the Uganda Revenue Collection introduced to manage the revenue collection through embracing digital technology.