Author: Johnson Thembo
Private sector optimism picked up during February ending a two-month sequence of job cuts and leading to an improvement in the Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to 51.2 from 49.8 in January. The index is now above 50.0 signifying a positive outlook compared to the same period in January. The PMI is a composite index that provides an early indication of operating conditions in Uganda. The survey which is sponsored by Stanbic Bank and produced by IHS Markit, has been conducted since June 2016 on a monthly basis and covers the sectors of agriculture, industry, construction, wholesale & retail and…
The City of Minneapolis has reached a $27 million settlement with George Floyd’s family after being sued for his death last year … and it comes just weeks beforeDerek Chauvin’s trial. Floyd’s family filed the wrongful death lawsuit in July against the city, Chauvin and the 3 other officers involved in the May 25 incident resulting in George’s death. The City Council unanimously approved the settlement on Friday. As we reported … the family’s suit alleged the city and the ex-police officers violated Floyd’s rights, specifically calling out the neck restraint techniques used during his arrest. Video of Floyd’s arrest shows Chauvinkneeling…
Intending customers who want to connect to the electricity grid no longer have to trek to the Umeme offices following the launch of an online application portal by power distributor Umeme. The platform dubbed myumemeonline will enable one apply from anywhere, at any time on either a computer, a tab, a laptop or the iPad. This comes in handy as entities generate convenient solutions amidst the current global health situation. One will be able to use the platform on their mobile device phone if they download the Umeme App.An applicant can track the progress of their application with the tracking number provided…
Today the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Uganda H.E Ashraf Swelen held a meeting with Uganda’s Minister of Defence & Veteran Affairs Hon Adolf Mwesige. They discussed among others issues on Defence cooperation and regional security. The Amb. Was accompanied by Egypt Defence attaché to Uganda Brig Gen Osama Selim. The meeting was also attended by the UPDF Chief of Staff Land Forces Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda and the Ministry of Defence Deputy Spokesperaon Lt Col Deo Akiiki. The two emphasised on continued strengthening of the strong bond between the two countries and military and Defence support…
As his first gesture to embracing reconciliation and dialogue, NRM party chairman, President Yoweri Museveni has asked that government releases more than 50 suspects that were recently arrested in connection with violence that marred the January 2021 General Election. Mr Museveni made the pronouncement while speaking at the Inter Party Organisarion for Dialogue (IPOD) summit in Kololo, Kampala on Friday. The President’s remarks followed the closing of the Summit which he convened in his capacity as the summit chairman. Museveni said the arrests were one of the issues that were raised in the Summit attended by Uganda People’s Congress-UPC president…
President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni who is also the National Resistance Movement party national chairman has said dialogue is the only solution to Uganda’s problems. Museveni, who is also the current IPOD chairman today Friday March 5, presided over a summit meeting at independence grounds under the theme “Dialogue for National Cohesion”, and discussed pertinent political issues that arose during and after the recent general elections. The President, making his address after the summit stated that the NRM government had long spotted the political problems of the country and devised solutions. “Politics is like medicine where you have a doctor…
Africa’s leading utility mavens National Water and Sewerage Cooperation (NWSC) have finally announced the long awaited Innovation Awards Winners for the year 2021. Speaking at the event, the chairman of the technical committee of the NWSC Board George Runge said the theme “Celebrating NWSC’s Engineering Innovations and Technological Advances to Achieve Water for All” highlighted the need for continuous innovation in service delivery. He said “globally and locally we are facing the challenge of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, pollution challenges of the resources e.g. water bodies, forests”. At the event, National Water and Sewerage Corporation showcased 30 engineering innovations that have…
Kampala March 04 2021 – National Water and Sewerage Corporation has showcased 30 engineering innovations that have helped the corporation push it agenda of water for all. The innovations cover the fields of water quality, smart metering, waste to energy, asset management, water treatment, smart energy use, billing and innovative financial management. World Engineering Day is celebrated annually on March 04. This year the event is being held under the Global theme “Engineering for a healthy Planet” This is the first time NWSC is officially celebrating World Engineering Day under the theme “Celebrating NWSC’s Engineering Innovations and Technological Advances to…
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned hearing of an application in which the runner-up in the January 14 presidential elections, Mr Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, seeks to formally withdraw the petition against president-elect, Yoweri Museveni. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo who is leading the panel of nine judges, was forced to adjourned the scheduled hearing to tomorrow (March 5) at 9am to give time to Mr Kyagulanyi’s lawyers to renew their practicing certificates which expired on March 1. This was after Mr Kyagulanyi’s lead lawyer in the petition, Mr Medard Sseggona, sought the advice of court saying his practicing certificate and…
International Medical Group (IMG) the parent company of International Hospital Kampala (IHK) and International Medical Center (IMC) together with MTN Uganda have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a digital approach to medical access across the country. Speaking at the launch held at the International Diagnostics Center (IDC), the IMG Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sukhmeet Sandhu said, “As International Medical Group, our mission is to improve standards of healthcare in Uganda through innovation, applied research, education and community-based services. As a result of the fast rise of the digital era, impact of COVID 19 and strategic partnerships like…