Chaired by Abdu Katuntu, the Parliamentary Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline is close to concluding its evidence collection in the case involving Mityana Municipality Legislator Francis Zaake. The allegations revolve around Zaake allegedly damaging the reputation of MP Julie Kinyamatama during an event in Rakai District.

It is not uncommon in cities to be stopped by tax enforcement teams if you are carrying certain cargo on a truck or even a boda boda, and they demand that you produce a receipt for the goods. On the Link today, we ask: why is URA inconveniencing buyers of goods, and what is the aim behind the current tax enforcement drive? In the studio is Ibrahim Bbosa, the spokesperson of the Uganda Revenue Authority. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Team Uganda will be back this year to defend the FIM Central and East African Motocross Challenge Championship when they once again take on rivals Kenya in the first round of the two-legged event on the weekend of March 23rd to 24th. The event, which also doubles as round 3 of the National Motocross Championship, is expected to feature competitors from five countries. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

As the country awaits the pledge by some government ministers to reduce taxes on imported smartphones, efforts toward this goal appear to be on track. A joint EAC committee involving regional ICT ministers is already in session to find quick solutions. Recently, Uganda’s ICT Minister pointed to the high cost of smartphones as one of the bottlenecks holding back penetration. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The ownership of smartphones in Uganda is still below average compared to regional peers, despite significant investments in numerous technologies by players in the telecom industry. This state of affairs is a concern for the head of the Uganda Communications Commission, Nyombi Thembo, who says it's slowing the usage of innovations and digital technologies for economic growth. Meanwhile, the UCC has assumed the chairmanship of the African Advanced Telecom Institute Governing Council, which is spearheading ICT development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ivan Walunyolo has more. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

East African Legislative Assembly members have unanimously passed a motion calling on partner states to harmonize their tax regimes. Uganda's representative, George Odongo, moved the motion, stating that it would boost trade in the region if implemented. The regional legislators observe that tax regimes in the EAC region vary, with Tanzania charging 18% Value Added Tax, Uganda 18%, Kenya 16%, Burundi 15%, Rwanda 18%, and South Sudan not charging VAT. The assembly is currently holding a sitting in Nairobi, Kenya. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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The National Children’s Authority, NCA has called for collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors to boost children’s well-being in the country. Martin Kizza, the NCA Executive Director said more efforts are needed to elevate the status of children in the country as a basis for national development. Kiiza was speaking at the launch of the second edition of Baby and Kids’ Expo which is due in May from 10-12th this year at UMA Show grounds in Lugogo. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

I&M Bank Uganda on Tuesday morning announced a financial injection of Shs200m towards the much-anticipated Kabaka Birthday Run 2024, slated for Sunday, April 7 in Kampala. The sponsorship agreement was solidified yesterday after the I&M Bank CEO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Buganda Kingdom business headquarters at Bulange, Mengo. The signing was witnessed by the Deputy Katikkiro and Minister of finance of Buganda, Owek.Robert Waggwa Nsibiwra and Owek. Remmy Kisakye, the CEO of Majestic Brands, the Buganda Kingdom’s business arm, also the official organisers of the run. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

School administrators of Munteme Fatima College, a government-aided secondary school in Kikuube District have decried the state of classroom structures at the school. The existing structures that were built decades ago are leaking which creates an unfavourable learning environment. Recently, a storm took off the roof of one of the school's oldest structures, which housed the head teacher’s office, and laboratory, among others. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Marine police have retrieved a body of a 17-year-old boy who is one of the five people who drowned in Lake Victoria yesterday when a boat they were traveling in capsized. According to police, 17 people were traveling on the ill-fated boat from Zinga, Bussi Island to Nakiwogo Landing Site. Three bodies were retrieved yesterday and two people were unaccounted for. The spokesperson of Marine Police Anthony Amanya says the force will undertake a review of it's strategy to regulate the movement of passenger boats at night. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The leadership of the Alliance for National Transformation has called for the conduct of a value-for-money audit of the parliament of Uganda. They say they are exploring the option of dragging the government to court over the matter. They, in the meantime, expect government institutions responsible for promoting accountability for public resources to swing into action to query the questionable expenditure at parliament. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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Makerere University has launched an online grants management system that aids all researchers and students with access to grants. The Vice Chancelor Barnabas Nawangwe hinted that the system is meant to improve efficiency while accessing grant calls and grant details.