Uganda Revenue Authority changed how some businesses import goods. Companies can skip asking permission for certain tax-free items starting Monday, June 2nd. The tax agency aims to expedite customs processing and reduce waiting times. Business owners can process six types of products without approval from customs officials. This affects fertilizers, medical supplies, farming equipment, hotel gear, hospital items, and factory parts.
Importers must use the ASYCUDA computer system directly. They still need proper paperwork to prove their goods qualify for tax breaks. The Document Processing Centre will check all forms and approve shipments. Workers will follow East African Community trade rules when reviewing applications. Companies and...
Lindiro Jane has run from war twice. She first left South Sudan with her family back in 2016. They went to Uganda, where aid groups provided them with about $9 each month. The money helped them survive.
Aid money kept shrinking over the years. Her family eventually received just three dollars and fifty cents per person per month. Other refugees said going home was safe again. She decided to return to South Sudan with her family.
They farmed for five months. One morning, she heard gunshots and screams. Dead neighbors lay around her village when she returned home. Her family fled back to Uganda immediately.
President Trump cut all American foreign aid in January. Refugee support dropped even more. Families that once received $9 monthly...
Uganda's Orthodox Church decided to help the Revenue Authority teach people about taxes. His Eminence Jeronymos Muzeeyi leads the church and calls the education program very important for religious communities. The partnership aims to eliminate confusion about tax laws among church members nationwide. Officials held a workshop at the Comboni Sisters Conference Centre near Namugongo to train religious leaders. Church officials learned practical information about tax benefits and business registration requirements.
Commissioner Abel Kagumire from URA led the training session for dozens of church leaders. He explained how his agency collects money legally and sends it to government accounts. Kagumire informed participants that URA...
Uganda's Electoral Commission announced it will wait for higher court decisions before organizing new parliamentary elections. Officials require formal notification from the Clerk of Parliament that the Kawempe North seat remains vacant. The commission wants the Court of Appeal judges to review the contested election case first. EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi said his team studies the recent court ruling carefully. They must follow legal procedures before scheduling another voting day.
High Court Judge Bernard Namanya canceled Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola's election victory after hearing complaints. The National Unity Platform candidate had won 17,939 votes against ten other candidates during the March voting. Faridah Nambi from the...
A Nigerian woman started praying loudly when flames erupted from a nearby building. Someone recorded her passionate prayers and posted the video across social media platforms. She spoke different languages and called on God to stop the dangerous fire. The woman believed that divine power could completely put out the burning flames. Her emotional pleas continued as the building burned around her.
People online had different opinions about her prayer approach during the emergency. Some viewers praised her strong faith and commitment to spiritual solutions. Others thought she should have helped fight the fire with water or other tools. The dramatic video sparked debates about the balance between practical and religious responses to...
The National Youth Authority warned people about fake form sellers who charge money for apprenticeship applications. Scammers have been targeting young people who want to join the skills training program, stealing their cash. President John Dramani Mahama launched the National Apprenticeship Programme during his recent visit to Tamale. The program helps vulnerable youth learn valuable job skills that can improve their lives. Officials want to stop criminals from stealing money from hopeful applicants.
Application forms are available at no cost and can be obtained from official NYA offices across Ghana. Young people can also download the forms from the authority's website without paying fees. The program targets youth who need help...
Entertainer Dennis Anane told content creator Kwadwhile Sheldon to stop laughing at his music. Anane, who goes by the stage name Archipalago, posted a Facebook video about his anger. He spends a lot of money creating music videos and promoting his songs throughout Ghana. The frustrated artist refuses to let anyone treat his musical work like a joke. Archipalago warned Sheldon directly to stay away from commenting about his creative projects.
The angry musician threatened to fight Sheldon if they ever met face-to-face. Archipalago said he would not engage in social media arguments like rapper Shatta Wale does with his enemies. He promised to visit Sheldon at his home instead of posting angry messages online. The entertainer believes...
Yaw Darling wants to share his Ghana Music Awards victory with other artists from the Central Region. The Unsung Category winner plans special gifts for musicians from his home area. He spoke to DjQwequ at Ahomka FM about celebrating his award with local talent. Darling believes his success belongs to everyone from the Central Region rather than just himself. The happy musician feels proud that his area produced such strong competition at the national music awards.
Management teams are planning a cypher that will feature rappers and singers from Central Region towns. The Thank You tour will provide local artists with opportunities to perform together and create new music. Darling picked this format because he wants to help other...
Yaw Darling won the Unsung Category at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards ceremony. The rising Ghanaian musician received a phone notification about his victory during a studio recording session. He told DjQwequ from Ahomka FM that learning about his win became the happiest day of his life. The emotional artist thanked God after hearing the amazing news about his award. His excitement reached levels he had never experienced before during his music career.
Close Up Ghana and the British Council sponsor the Unsung Category to help new artists gain recognition. The award program aims to highlight fresh talent across Ghana's competitive music industry. Yaw Darling earned his victory after a successful year that featured his popular...
