OTT volumes fall to Shs4b in December, URA data indicates

Some social media users have been avoiding the tax through the use of virtual private networks. PHOTO BY ERONIE KAMUKAMA  

By Christine Kasemiire

Kampala- Over the Top Tax (OTT) collection volumes, commonly known as social media tax, have fallen from an average of Shs6.8b in September to an average of Shs4b in December 2018, according to data from Uganda Revenue Authority.

Kigali 'terrorising' the opposition - exiled Rwanda general

Exiled former Rwandan army chief Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa. FILE PHOTO 

In Summary

• Kigali is regularly accused of threatening opponents in exile, notably of seeking to kill them - a charge Kagame has always denied.
• Kayumba Nyamwasa said his RNC wanted to change the democratic process in Rwanda.

Uganda seeks return of 'extremist' suspects from Mozambique

The three Ugandan terror suspects paraded before the media in Nampula Province, Mozambique. Courtesy photo  

In Summary

• According to the International Crisis Group, Shabaab has struggled to establish itself in Uganda -- unlike in neighbouring countries.
• However, the group warned in a report last year that disaffected youth could turn to militancy if Ugandan security forces continue to "mistreat Muslims".

Ivory and pangolin scales smuggling bust in Uganda

The full value of the cargo has yet to be established but the agency estimated at least 325 elephants would have been killed to acquire the ivory. NMG PHOTO 

In Summary

• The little-known pangolin is the world's most trafficked and poached mammal because of the demand for its meat and scales.
• The scales are often used in traditional Chinese medicine and its meat is eaten in several countries in Asia and Africa.

Uganda cleared to join extractive initiative

Government spokesperson, Mr Ofwono Opondo. FILE PHOTO 

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By FRANKLIN DRAKU

Kampala: Cabinet has finally given government the go-ahead to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) , a move it said would improve accountability in the management of natural resources.

Museveni roots for infrastructure

Partnership. President Museveni (centre) and State Minister for Investment Evelyn Anite (3rd right) with a delegation from the Commonwealth Development Corporation after a meeting at State House in Entebbe on Wednesday. Photo BY PPU 

In Summary

• Benefit. The President says good infrastructure will encourage industrial growth.

By Franklin Draku

Kampala. Government is focused on developing infrastructure to reduce the cost of doing business in the country, President Museveni has said.

PATA VICHWA VYA HABARI VILIVYOONGOZA KATIKA MAGAZETIU YA LEO IJUMAA FEBRUARI 01, 2019