Parliament has adopted a raft of recommendations to revive the economy currently battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, key among is implementation of a Tourism Development Levy. “The Committee proposes a levy of $10 to be charged on each ticket for every person who departs from Uganda by air transport,” said MP Mwine Mpaka, in recommendations…
Uganda has one of the youngest populations on the planet, with 77%, the population being under 30 years of age. There is around 7,500,000 youth from the ages, 15-24 living in Uganda. However, according to Ruparelia Group’s Premier Recruitment Limited, the unemployment rate for this youth category is staggeringly above 80%. The company further says…
Stiff competition and high indebtedness have forced Uganda’s third largest telecom service company by subscriber base, Africell, to quit the country. The company say its services will stop on October 7, this year, according to a letter circulated to its employees, who will continue to be in employment until November 30. Africell Uganda says its…
Revenue streams for hotels and entire hospitality industry is no longer dominated by accommodation and what the kitchen has to offer but rather from a new cash cow – the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism segment. The trend has not spared Uganda where, according to industry insiders, hotels are making a lot of…
Located in Kamwokya along Mawanda Road in Kampala, Ruparelia Group’s Tagore Apartments is by far the top luxurious accommodation hotspot with in the city center. The spacious apartments managed under the Speke Group of Hotels, Tagore is the ideal apartment accommodation for corporate travelers and guests on holiday (tested and proved). Be it a short…
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has appointed Dr. Peter Beine as the Executive Director of the National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and DataBank (NAGRC&DB). This was upon the recommendation of the NAGRC&DB Board of Directors and in accordance with the legal advice of the Attorney General. Minister Frank Tumwebaze…
Cabana Restaurant, located at Speke Apartments Wampewo, has organized a lavish RIO MEATS Kla Barbeque fest. The posh restaurant has revealed that the fest will start on November 5th at 12.00 noon and each person will pay shs 120,000 for entrance. According to the management, on the menu will include, welcoming cocktail, Open salad bar,…
The Ruparelia Group, a Ugandan-owned business empire has announced plans to establish a new state of art music record label in Uganda as it aims at promoting the talents of Ugandan youths in the entertainment industry. According to a well-established source at the Ruparelia Group, the new music record label will manage and promote musical…
Leutinuanant General James Mugira; the Managing Director-National Enterprise Corporation hosted Hon Bamulangaki Ssempijja; the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs at Luwero Industries Headquarters. The Minister was accompanied by Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth- State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs (General duties) and Hon Huda Abason Oleru-State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veterans),Hon Lt…
As we report this, countries globally are rushing to legalize the cannabis plant after a study proving that smoking herb is less addictive (and safer) than alcohol and cigarette that is legalized in most countries. Weed, also known as marijuana, is a drug derived from the leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of either the Cannabis…
