The Ugandan parliament has agreed to waive $9.26 million in tax arrears owed by tea factories as part of efforts to reduce the financial burden on the country’s tea industry. The deputy speaker of the parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, confirmed the government’s intention during an event on Tuesday, and the lawmakers subsequently announced it would approve the tax relief once…
The Government of Sierra Leone has procured US$2.5 million worth of sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) drugs and essential commodities, a major boost for maternal and child health services nationwide. The consignment, now stored at the National Medical Supplies Agency (NMSA), includes medicines and supplies critical for Caesarean sections, normal deliveries, and emergency care. Distribution to health facilities across…
The Government of Sierra Leone is moving to introduce a nationwide land title certificate system aimed at strengthening land ownership security, reducing disputes and land grabbing, and improving transparency in property administration. The proposed reform, already approved by Cabinet, will require landowners across the country to formally register their properties and obtain official title certificates once Parliament passes the…
The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has released a price list for JSS and SSS school uniforms for the 2026/2027 academic year to guide both schools and parents to ensure uniformity and prevent overcharging. The list breaks down uniform costs for boys and girls in both Christian and Muslim schools: For JSS & SSS boys, a…
Poland will receive a $4 billion loan from the United States to acquire American military equipment, the Polish defence ministry said. Defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said the agreement would enable Poland to assume greater responsibility for European security. The loan, equivalent to €3.44 billion, is provided under the U.S. Foreign Military Financing programme. Mr Kosiniak-Kamysz said the funds would…
The United Nations (UN) says Ebola virus continues to spread in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with more than 3,200 deaths reported. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric gave the update on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the UN headquarters in New York. “Today, our Humanitarian Coordinator, Damien Mama, began a four-day visit to North Kivu…
