Author: Johnson Thembo
MultiChoice Uganda, has through local content channel – Pearl Magic, today launched Learning Time, an education segment on the channel dedicated to providing educating support to students in Uganda while on lockdown. The segment will cover all the major subjects for Ugandan students and will run on weekdays, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am to allow students time to drill down further into their education and use the time being spent at home, while Ugandan recovers from the COVID-19 virus for revision purposes. “The launch of Learning Time on Pearl Magic gives us a chance to further our efforts in…
Western Union , a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a 50 percent fee reduction for front-line responders and essential workers sending money globally via any of the company’s digital channels for the next two weeks. The promotion is a small tribute by the company to these customers for their endless commitment to their local communities and dedication to maintain the infrastructure and resources necessary to keep local economies afloat. More than 65 percent of global citizens working and living across the world occupy roles as first responders or in essential service industries, according to Western Union’s business intelligence. These global…
To provide the much-needed information and solutions for Ugandan entrepreneurs struggling with the financial consequences of the pandemic, Stanbic Bank has partnered with ConsumerCentriX on the Covid-19 Business Info Hub. This website will provide entrepreneurs advice on financial management to overcome an economic slowdown and insights into new developments across industries. Through a partnership with the African Management Institute (AMI), the Covid-19 Business Info Hub will promote informative virtual training sessions and webinars to help entrepreneurs navigate these challenging new circumstances. Employing over 2.5 million people, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the key driver of growth for Uganda’s economy. However,…
At least 100 cancer patients who have been stranded at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) following the suspension of public transport have been transported back to their homes today. Dr Jackson Orem the executive director UCI said most of these patients are outpatients from the Northern and Eastern parts of the country who got stranded due to lack of transport means. “The patients are supposed to be outpatients coming in and going back, but with the current circumstances they cannot find where to stay and transport. The first time we took about 100, and the number this time round is the…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has issued new standards for Facemasks and is calling upon facemask manufacturers to seek certification of their products to ensure that they meet the National quality standards. UNBS approved three (3) facemask standards (specifications) and five (5) test methods for use, most especially now when the country is battling COVID-19. The three standards (specifications) approved include; Respiratory protective devices – filtering half masks to protect against particles – requirements, testing and marking.Medical face masks – requirements and test methodsNon- medical masks- specification The 5 ISO test methods were adopted to support the quality…
The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has this afternoon launched the government’s manifesto week for the Year 2020 at the New Government Building, Office of the President conference Hall. PM Rugunda was flanked by the Minister for Presidency, Esther Mbayo, the Minister for Information and National Guidance, Ms. Judith Nabakooba, the Minister for General Duties, Ms. Mary Karooro Okrut, and the Director of the Manifesto Implementation Unit, Mr. Willis Bashaasha, together with other government dignitaries. In his remarks during the launch, Rugunda thanked all Government, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as technical officers for…
As part of its on-going Financial Inclusion efforts, HiPipo has today launched the 40 DAYS 40 FINTECHs initiative with online registration currently underway. 40 DAYS 40 FINTECHs, running from 25th May to 5th July 2020 will have 40 Africa based FinTech companies get introduced to Mojaloop OSS and guided on how to best use this open source software to achieve the best financial inclusion results for their bigger audiences with Women led FinTechs given special attention. While announcing this development, Innocent Kawooya – the HiPipo CEO noted that this initiative will help to expose local FinTechs, Developer teams or emerging…
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has assured legislators that the institution will interest itself in the quality of relief food distributed to the masses. Kadaga’s reassurance follows a complaint from several MPs during plenary sitting on Tuesday, 12 May 2020 about the quality of the beans being distributed by the government. The government through the Office of the Prime Minister commenced the door-to-door distribution of food that comprises maize flour, beans and powdered milk in March, to support vulnerable and underprivileged persons affected by the lockdown in the districts of Kampala and Wakiso. The distribution is also a measure…
MTN Uganda has zero rated a number of Universities online learning platforms allowing students and lecturers free access to study at home during this period of the COVID 19 lockdown. This means that no data charges will apply to these educational websites as students and lecturers will be able to utilise them to continue with learning and teaching from home. Like all other education institutions, the universities officially closed on March 20 after a directive from President Yoweri Museveni that all places of mass concentration suspend their operations to prevent the spread of Covid19. Below is a list of the…
Fans of TECNO Mobile, a global premier mobile phone brand, will soon get hands-on with the game-changing Spark 5 smartphone which will be launched in the African market. Set to launch at an accessible price point, the Spark 5 will feature a unique 5 camera system designed to enhance photography and videography experiences. The smartphone will also feature a bigger battery and a larger immersive display screen, bringing to life photos and videos, and is powered by best-in-class AI technology.Stephen Ha, General Manager of TECNO Mobile said: “Over the past year, we have stepped up our presence in the region,…