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Parliament last week passed the National Payment Systems Bill, 2019, that will among others regulate and provide for the safety and efficiency of payment systems and issuance of electronic money. The Bill presented to the House by State Minister for Finance, Hon. David Bahati on Thursday, 14th November 20l9 seeks to create a comprehensive payment system law in Uganda. According to a report on the Bill by the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the absence of a national payment systems law has created uncertainty in the market regarding licensing of payment systems service providers who are not financial…
The head of Community Policing department, ACP Anatoli Muleterwa has urged local council leaders and authorities to help the Police in fighting and preventing domestic violence related cases. ACP Muleterwa who was accompanied by SP Okino Cyprian spent the whole part of yesterday in Katonga region where they met selected local council leaders from the districts of Mpigi, Butambala and Gomba. “We would like to call upon local leaders to assist us in preventing domestic violence. It is a vice that has cost physical, emotional and psychological well being of the victims. Let’s work together to ensure its fought and…
MultiChoice Uganda the home of great Pay-Tv entertainment has today announced a partnership with Jumia Uganda aimed at enabling their customers to access DStv and GOtv merchandize across Jumia platforms effective today. While announcing the partnership, Colin Asiimwe, MultiChoice Uganda Head of Marketing said that the partnership between the two firms is timely in light of the need to minimize physical contact in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Asiimwe explained that, “The partnership is driven by the increase in the uptake of digital services, influenced by existing and new technologies supported by better internet services thus revolutionizing how individuals…
30 May, 2020, the ministry of health revealed that 84 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Uganda. This brings the total confirmed cases to 413. 🔺52 new cases are truck drivers: 50 arrived from South Sudan via Elegu, while 2 arrived from Kenya via Busia 🔺32 of the new confirmed cases are contacts to previously confirmed cases. All were under quarantine at the time of test. 🔹Additionally, 51 positive foreign truck drivers were handed over to their country of origin 🔸Total Recoveries: 72 🔹Samples from Points of Entry tested today: 1,477 🔸Samples from alerts and contacts: 358 🔹Total samples tested…
Due to the Covid 19 effects, It has been manifested that most people have gotten appetite for ‘the perfect getaway’ in places like Queen Elizabeth National Park which is located in the western Uganda, known for tree climbing lions, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park that hosts the Mountain Gorillas among others. However making a travel booking with a competent and reliable tour company like forever Africa safari is one undisputed move that has to be made forthright. Uganda is located in East African country (about 1/3 of Texas) and endowed with beauty and diversity. Little known to the world, this…
The Commander Land Forces (CLF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu is on a three-day working visit to Rwenzori Sub-Region at Ugandan Western border ever since he commanded the Rwenzururu Kingdom raid in 2016. He is there to assess the operations, welfare of troops and combat readiness of UPDF Mountain Division. The Mountain Division Commander Brig Gen Moses Kwikiriza received the CLF at the Division Headquarters in Muhooti, Kabarole District. The CLF met Key Commanders and Principle Staff Officers shortly after his arrival. The CLF said; “I am on routine visit of Formations under Land Forces. It is important that we routinely…
In the modern time where we are seeing new techs every now and then, it is very important for every business to identify the technology trends and shape their operation according to them. We have mentioned here some of the technology trends that will hasten the development of the Internet of Things Decentralized: Everything from anywhere More and more consumers are using mobile services and expect that they can access services anytime, without delay, and from anywhere. Companies must, therefore, be able to always offer solutions and services safely and without interruption. They can only do this successfully by relying…
A section of lawmakers are now warming up for a closed door meeting with the Fountain of Honour. According to information reaching our desk indicates that the Members of Parliament sitting on the Gender and Finance Committees agreed President Yoweri Museveni’s view over the controversial National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Amendment Bill 2019, especially on Sections 2, 12, 15, 16,17 and 18. “We need to first seek the President’s clarification and input in some sections of the Bill before we add ours and process the Bill.” They resolved this afternoon. Forthose that have been at Nakasero, or Entebbe statehouse, its hard…
“We need to first seek the President’s clarification and input in some sections of the Bill before we add ours and process the Bill.” Members of Parliament sitting on the Gender and Finance Committees have resolved this afternoon. The agreement came in bid to get President Yoweri Museveni’s view over the controversial National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Amendment Bill 2019, especially on Sections 2, 12, 15, 16,17 and 18. According to Rubanda East MP, Henry Musasizi, they will consult the President before making any decision on this controversial bill especially where the Fund should be housed. “The President expressed his interest…
The Board of Directors of Equity Group Holdings Plc, the largest bank on the Nairobi Securities Exchange by market capitalization, has withdrawn its recommendation of a Ksh. 9.5 billion dividend payout to its shareholders. The withdrawal of the dividend payout speaks to the Board’s assessment of risk, post balance sheet date of December 31, 2019 and of the Group’s approach to prudent risk mitigation and management. The COVID-19 global health pandemic has led to a great lockdown which has induced a complex and multi-faceted global crisis of health, economic, and social challenges of an unprecedented magnitude. The pandemic’s effects have…