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The government has renewed efforts to seek parliamentary approval for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to access individuals' bank account information in cases involving tax disputes, reigniting a debate on balancing tax enforcement and citizens’ financial privacy. Speaking in a recent...

“If the government cannot compensate us, it should give us at least two years’ notice before evicting us from the railway land,” says Ismail Opio, a Kyengera resident. Courtesy of NTV Uganda

Works and Transport Minister Fred Byamukama has commissioned the restored 2.7-kilometre Katonga transport link, reopening the route to motorists following a Shs191 billion government investment. The project, undertaken by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) between July 2024 and...

Zimbabwe’s Government has launched a coordinated investigation into a surge in reported WhatsApp Business account takeovers, raising concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, financial fraud and the safety of digital communications. The investigation involves the Ministry of Information...

Government is considering a new tax proposal targeting bodaboda riders and commercial farmers as part of efforts to increase local government revenue and strengthen service delivery across the country. Speaking during a press conference, Hon. Isaac Musumba revealed that discussions are underway...

Of the people: The government's power comes directly from the citizens; it does not belong to a king, a dictator, or a ruling class. By the people: The citizens participate directly in governing, choosing leaders from among themselves through free and fair elections. For the people: The...

Parents in Tororo District have rejected the Ministry of Education and Sports directive banning extra charges in Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools, insisting voluntary contributions are necessary to keep public schools operational. During an...

The Ugandan government has issued a stern warning to citizens against crossing into Kenya to participate in political or electoral activities ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Elections. The government cautioned Ugandans to respect Kenya’s laws and refrain from involvement in political activities...

Transport Minister Fred Byamukama has raised concerns over alleged collusion between land buyers and government officials to inflate compensation claims for land acquired for road projects. Byamukama told Parliament that some individuals allegedly obtain information from ministry officials...

Two residents of Kariba have taken the Zimbabwean Government to court, demanding safe and reliable ferry services on Lake Kariba, weeks after a ferry disaster killed 97 people. Fishermen Tonderai Ndevani and Chilumbo Mudenda filed an urgent application at the High Court in Chinhoyi against the...

The Committee on Public Accounts–Central Government has dismissed senior officials from the Ministry of Local Government after they failed to provide satisfactory responses to audit queries. The committee, led by Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya, questioned the ministry over expenditure above...

Uganda’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York has reportedly been reduced to just five people after several senior government officials were denied US visas. Vice President Jessica Alupo, who is representing President Yoweri Museveni at the UN gathering, is...

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Hon. Emmanuel Biara Wepukhulu (courtesy photo) Napak District’s decision to stop government-aided schools from imposing a range of charges has exposed a disagreement over how schools should be funded before government increases capitation grants. On September 17, Napak Chief Administrative...

Government has disbursed Shs10 billion to music promoters through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), fulfilling a pledge made by President Museveni during a meeting with entertainment industry stakeholders at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds last year. The money, provided in form of a grant, has...

The Ministry of Works and Transport has given owners and drivers of Sinotruk, dump trucks and other vehicles in the same category 60 days to present their vehicles for inspection. The directive is aimed at ensuring the vehicles meet the required safety and roadworthiness standards. According...

Thousands of coffee seedlings distributed to farmers in Katakwi District have dried up after the government launched the programme during a prolonged dry spell, prompting farmers to demand better planning, irrigation and training before more seedlings are distributed. The farmers say the coffee...

The Zimbabwean Government is planning to buy new boats and ferries to improve transport on the country’s lakes and dams, with Lake Kariba receiving priority following the ferry disaster that claimed 97 lives. The move comes after a directive from President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Presidential...

Tunachokijua Claim A Tiktok Video claims that President Museveni, Minister of Health Dr Chris Baryomunsi and Permanent secretary Diana Atwine plan to poison water supplied to residents of Jinja North and frame MP Hussein “Swengere” Muyonjo, whom the video claims will first be arrested. Watch...

ABOVE IS A STILL PICTURE OF CIVILIAN-COIN NALIMI KISANDU also known as CIVILIAN-COIN. The name CIVILIAN - COIN NALIMI KISANDU was officially published in the Tanzania Government Gazette on August 28, 2026. [1] The publication serves as a formal legal notice of a deed poll executed in Kahama...