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Uganda has lifted visa requirements for Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) citizens visiting the country. This move will apparently be reciprocated by DRC for Ugandans. “Starting January,1, 2024, Congolese nationals will come into Uganda without requirement for visa and Ugandans will cross to DRC without need for visa,” Ministry of Internal Affair, Simon Mundeyi announced on Monday. Last year, the Democratic ...

Authorities in Sembabule District have imposed a fresh cattle quarantine on the district. This is as a result of foot-and–mouth disease (FMD) that is currently spreading in the area. Authorities have also slapped a ban on sale of all cattle products such as ghee, butter and milk, and yoghurt. Veterinary officers had lifted the quarantine early this year following the ...

Uganda Revenue Authority has tipped local traders on changes in it’s valuation database. This is as it embarks on the process of amending its valuation database to ensure uniformity in the customs values of imported goods. To ensure smoothness in this process, the tax body reached out to different stakeholders to get their input. It was against this background that ...

In a recent incident, law enforcement authorities in Wakiso district have successfully recovered a stolen gun from a shrine, leading to the detention of eight individuals, one of whom is a soldier from the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF). The recovery operation, conducted by the authorities, resulted in the retrieval of a stolen gun from a shrine in Namusera parish. ...

Australian researchers are making groundbreaking strides in the development of the world’s first human brain-scale computer, which is scheduled to go live next year. This pioneering project aims to revolutionize computational capabilities and open up new frontiers in the field of neuroscience. The team of Australian scientists is at the forefront of this ambitious endeavor, pushing the boundaries of technological ...