NEWVISION
TAX PAYERS GET AMNESTY ON PENALTIES, INTEREST
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Summary: The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced a waiver on all penalties and interest for outstanding taxes, providing relief to taxpayers as the economy rebounds from the impacts of COVID-19.
GOVERNMENT OUTLINES UGANDA’S EXPECTATIONS FROM COP29
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Summary: As the world gets set for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the Government has outlined Uganda’s key ambitions. According to Hon. Beatrice Anywar, the State Minister for Environment, Uganda is determined to press for COP29 to deliver equitable access to climate finance. This will help Uganda manage climate risks, adapt to changing environments, and address irreversible losses.
UGANDA TO START FINAL HIV CURE TRIALS
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Summary: Uganda is set to start clinical trials on HIV cure using gene therapy the Executive Director of the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) Dr. Cissy Kityo has said. The newly introduced gene helps the cells to clear the HIV more efficiently.
SACCOS TO RECEIVE UGX. 260B GROW FUNDS
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Summary: Women leaders have been assured of the Government’s commitment to ensure equitable access to Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) funds. The Gender Ministry yesterday indicated that on top of banks, where the money is channelled, several Micro-finance entities and Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies (SACCOS) have been scrutinised to receive the funds.
UGANDA TO HOST CONFERENCE OF ADMINISTRATORS IN AFRICA
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Summary: The Government has announced plans to host an Internatonal Conference for all Public Administrators in Uganda. The African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) has 52 member countries. Over 700 delegates are expected to attend the event in Kampala between November 27 and 29.
SPORTS EDITION
UGANDA AND KENYA BATTLE IN THE ELGON CUP
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Summary: Uganda and Kenya will renew rivalries for this year’s edition of the Elgon Cup with a lot riding on brand new Captain Byron Oketayot to lead his side to glory at Ngong Road Stadium on Saturday.
LADY RUGBY CRANES DETERMINED TO MAKE US PROUD IN ACCRA
Summary: The 2024 Women’s Rugby Africa 7s kicks off today in Accra, Ghana.
DAILY MONITOR
UNDERSTANDING ITALY, UGANDA RENEWED BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
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Summary: Uganda, through Ministry of Agriculture walks away from this year’s International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition with a commitment from Italy to establish an agricultural mechanisation training centre in the Eastern District of Iganga next year.
