Author: Johnson Thembo
RainMaker, an innovative internet connected solar water pump system introduced today by Sun Culture is designed to help smallholder farmers in undeserved communities improve agricultural productivity and profitability by providing a long lasting, low cost solution to unreliable rainfall. RainMaker’s high efficiency positive displacement pump lifts up to 7,000 liters of water per day from wells up to 100 meters deep (328 feet), offering substantial value compared to higher priced systems that can lift water only 10 meters. Using energy from the portable 120 watt solar panel and battery bank,RainMaker pumps enough water to irrigate a one acre farm and…
Uganda’s finest English Speaking radio station, Capital FM (on frequency 91.3,) together with its sister radio, Beat FM, joined the list of sponsors at the forthcoming Abryanz and Style Fashion Awards (ASFAS.) During a mini press brief about the partnership yesterday, Capital FM General Manager Peter Mungoma referred to the ASFA’s as a phenomenal venture. “We are excited to be part of a ceremony that attracts a youthful audience. The ASFAS resonate with our audience, the youthful population that loves style, fashion and flamboyance. We will thus use this opportunity to help the continent celebrate the individuals that have flourished…
The move by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) rescind their decision to ban live broadcasts deemed “incentive” to the public has sparked a lot of mixed reactions from the opposition, public and the entire media fraternity. According to Robert Ssempala the National Coordinator of the Human Rights Network for Journalist (HNRJ), says that the move depicts a lot of impunity and partisan decision citing that the organization only wants information that is pro government to get aired something that is unfair to the media and the public. He adds that the media has an obligation to inform the public thereby…
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, one lucky girl, Stacia Nampijja of Uganda’s leading financial institution, Stanbic Bank Chief Executive for the day. She chaired a meeting of the banks top decision making body EXCO, met with senior Stanbic staff and visited the banks garden city branch where she interacted with customers. Speaking before handing over his responsibilities to Stacia, Patrick Mweheire the Chief Executive of Stanbic emphasized the importance of providing mentorship and inspiration to the youth especially young girls who face multiple challenges as they grow up. He noted, “Despite the gains made over…
A group of National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth have protested the manner in which the executive and the party secretariat is handling the age limit issue. In a demonstration that was held at the party headquarters in Kampala this afternoon, the disappointed youths said that for a long the party has not helped them sighting that they are like spoons that only serve their purpose when needed. They also praised president museveni for the service he has offered to the country but insisted that he should give room to another person to lead the country since he has played his…
Makerere University law lecturers have denounced Speaker Rebecca Kadaga’s decision of allowing parliament age abused by the executive for selfish interests. In a three paged statement titled “The Rape of the Sanctity of Parliament” issued on 3rd October 2017, the law dons say the tabling of the age limit bill exposed the violation by the executive and erosion of the doctrine of separation of powers and checks and balances which are critical tenets of democracy. The document signed by over dons also reveals parliament raid by Special Forces Command and police that forcefully evicted parliamentarians is a repeat of the…
Head coach Moses Basena will have one final test for his team against Madagascar when the two teams play in a practice match on Wednesday 4th October, 2017 ahead of the 2018 FIFA World cup qualifier with Ghana. Uganda Cranes will face the National football A-Team of Madagascar who flew in their foreign based players for the fixture. The team jetted in last night. ‘The match will help Uganda Cranes coach test the technical ability and mental strength of his players ahead of a crucial fixture against Ghana on Saturday. We believe Madagascar have the quality to give our team…
Arsenal will be without Mesut Ozil against Brighton this weekend after Arsene Wenger confirmed the German’s ‘short-term’ problems with a knee injury earlier today. The 28-year-old was in the squad against West Brom last week, but only played seven minutes off the bench having missed the previous league match against Chelsea. It remains to be seen if there is more to the situation than this, though some sceptics will no doubt raise an eyebrow at Ozil’s sloppy form so far this term and the offer of a new contract that remains unsigned. Still, the Gunners might not be so bad…
Stanbic Bank Uganda had an outstanding night at the 2017 Digital Impact Awards winning two major accolades. The bank was recognized as the best Mobile banking service provider for its extraordinary mobile banking platform and as the best promoter of financial literacy for the 2017 Stanbic Bank National Schools Championships. Accepting the awards on behalf of the bank Veronica Sentongo, Stanbic Uganda’s head of digital channels said, “We are extremely proud to receive this award because it confirms that the investments we have made in our digital platforms are working. In the past year alone we have installed additional smart…
Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU) Uganda’s leading bank has been unveiled as a platinum sponsor of the inaugural Uganda Securities Exchange – University Challenge. The competition, to be run by the USE, will provide an online practical and fun way of understanding how to manage a virtual portfolio of funds through trading in virtual shares and bonds listed on the USE as well as loans and fixed deposits. Any student from an academic background can participate with the top three winners sharing UGX10 million in shares and be awarded internships. Winners will be chosen by a panel of independent judges drawn…