Rwanda’s continued commitment to environmental protection has led to the promulgation of Law nº 010/2025 of 27/05/2025 establishing an environmental levy on imported items packaged in plastic materials (the “New…
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has appointed the former Commissioner General of Rwanda Revenue Authority, Ms. Mary Baine as its new Executive Secretary, effective 1 July 2025. Ms. Baine…
Rwanda’s ongoing dedication to financing its national development goals through tax law reforms has resulted in the promulgation of Law nº 011/2025 of 27/05/2025 establishing the excise duty (the “New…
The European Patent Office (EPO) has selected two Ugandans as part of the top 10 global innovators for the first standalone edition of the Young Inventors Prize 2025. Sandra Namboozo…
Airtel Africa has struck a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet to its 14-country footprint with the agreement set to initially focus on nine countries. Currently, SpaceX…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fifth East African member state to officially authorise Starlink to operate as an internet service provider in the country, marking a…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements. In a joint statement published…
Leading African private equity firms Alterra Capital backed by Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Phatisa- an equity firm, have signed agreements to acquire 100% of Java…
The Commercial Division of the High Court in Uganda has ordered Kenyan businessman Atul Shah to pay Megha Industries Uganda $358,431 (UGX 1.3 billion) and UGX 24.3 million for breach…
