Uganda faces a major challenge with its mining industry. Small miners produce more than 90 percent of the country's minerals. These workers operate outside official systems and pay almost no taxes. The government loses millions in potential revenue each year. Hundreds of thousands of people depend on this work for survival.
Between 2014 and 2021, official small mining operations paid just 713.5 million shillings in taxes. This tiny amount shows how much money the country loses. Most miners work without permits or oversight. They extract gold, tin, tungsten and gemstones across rural areas. The informal system hurts both workers and the nation.
The government passed new mining laws in 2018 to fix these problems. The Mining and Minerals...
Uganda's internal affairs minister asked citizens and civil groups to help organize peaceful elections for 2026. General David Muhoozi made this request during a national meeting about torture victims. The event marked the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. Human rights groups have raised concerns about fewer freedoms and more violations before the upcoming vote. Muhoozi said many torture cases come from individual community members rather than government orders.
The minister noted that some security officers involved with rights violations suffer from untreated mental health problems. Personal frustrations sometimes affect their professional work. He stressed the need for better mental health care within security...
Equity Bank Uganda joined forces with Unilever Uganda to create a new financing program for product distributors. The companies launched their Eazzystock Financing Product during a breakfast meeting focused on distributor funding opportunities. This working capital loan system targets distributors, retailers and stockists within Unilever's business network. The partnership aims to boost cash flow management and inventory maintenance across Uganda's supply chain. Bank officials said the program helps transform communities through better product access.
The financing package offers working capital loans between UGX 1 million and UGX 3 billion for qualified businesses. Distributors complete a single application process with automatic...
Uganda announced eight new investment chances for farming businesses at a major conference. The Ministry of Agriculture shared these opportunities with local and foreign investors. Samson Akankiza spoke about the plans at the Uganda Agrifood Systems Investment and Financing Conference. The country wants to move from basic farming to a stronger economy. These investments could help reduce poverty and create more jobs.
The nation produces huge amounts of food but does not process most of it. Uganda makes 5.4 billion liters of milk each year but turns little into final products. The country also grows 4.8 million tons of corn that could become oil and starch. Cattle and poultry need 360,000 tons more animal feed than farmers can supply...
Miss Tourism Uganda formed a new partnership with Egypt Air on Friday. The airline company will help promote tourism between Uganda and Egypt. Officials called the agreement a major step forward for both countries. The deal will boost the beauty pageant's reach around the world. Tourism leaders expect stronger ties between the two African nations.
Egypt Air will give 12 free plane tickets to contest winners from 2024 and 2025. The winners can use these tickets to travel and promote tourism across borders. The pageant's chief executive said this partnership will make Miss Tourism Uganda a top global platform. He stressed that worldwide partnerships help Uganda's tourism industry grow. The company wants to expand its impact through...
Uganda struck a major coffee partnership with Sucafina during the World of Coffee 2025 exhibition held at Geneva. The European trading giant agreed to expand green bean purchases and joint marketing efforts across the continent. This partnership represents growing international trust for Uganda's premium Arabica coffee exports. Sucafina ranks among Europe's largest coffee trading companies and operates from Switzerland. The agreement opens new doors for Uganda's specialty coffee sector.
Uganda's coffee industry achieved record performance last year with exports reaching 7.17 million bags valued at $1.97 billion. State Minister for Agriculture Fred Kyakulaga described the partnership as a milestone for redefining East Africa's coffee...
A court in Botswana cleared a mining company leader of corruption charges on Friday. The High Court said claims against Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe were completely false. Judges ordered the government worker who made the accusations to say sorry publicly. Motsepe-Radebe runs Mmakau Mining and belongs to a powerful South African family. Her relatives are the country's first lady and a billionaire businessman.
The trouble started back in 2019 when someone accused Motsepe-Radebe of stealing money with former president Ian Khama. Officials claimed she helped move billions of dollars through secret bank accounts. They said the pair wanted to cause riots and take over the government. A British law company looked at all the evidence in 2020 and...
Bollywood actress Shefali Jariwala passed away Thursday evening after suffering a heart attack. The 42-year-old performer became unresponsive at her Mumbai home. Her husband Parag Tyagi rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital around 11:25 pm. Hospital workers confirmed she had already died before reaching the medical center. Three other people helped transport Jariwala to the emergency room.
Jariwala gained fame through her appearance on the reality show Bigg Boss 13. She also starred as the lead dancer for the popular music video Kaanta Laga during the early 2000s. The performer worked with major actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan on the film Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. Her social media presence attracted 3.3 million Instagram...
Apple prepares major design changes for future iPad Pro tablets that will reduce screen borders dramatically. Current models feature borders much thicker than competing devices from Samsung and OnePlus. The company maintained similar border sizes even after introducing OLED screens to the tablet lineup. Tech industry sources report the redesign will match competitor tablet appearances.
Leaked information from Weibo user Instant Digital reveals Apple will eliminate the front camera notch completely. The design change requires new sensor technology hidden beneath the display surface. LG will supply chip-on-film components that enable the thinner border construction around all edges. Advanced manufacturing techniques make the seamless...
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