Author: Johnson Thembo
Although remote working was slowly getting embraced by many workers thanks to the fourth Industrial revolution, the trend got a big push by the recent insurgence of the Covid19 pandemic. Today, many companies are supporting their employees to work from home, in adherence to the World Health Organization’s guidelines of social distancing and quarantine to curb the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus. With the advancement in technology and digitalization, working from home in the 21st century is possible, a few challenges notwithstanding. With telecommunication services being the backbone of remote working, MTN Uganda, the country’s leading Telecommunications services provider…
I don’t regret deserting Kyadondo East lawmaker Hon. Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, City blogger Ashburg Kato says. According to Kato, the self-styled Ghetto gladiator is mean and rarely shares with people around him, amove that could not make him think to join the ruling National Resistance Movement. “Kato Ashburg and Ray Supasta actually made a good move, y’all don’t want to ever talk about how your singing ghetto Mesiah gets money from donors and never shares it with the people around him only flying his kids to the US on vacations.” One of Kato’s colleagues said. “I…
MTN Uganda has today handed over food and alms worth Ugx 20 million to the Muslim community in Jinja district through Busoga Kingdom. This is part of the ongoing Ramadan drive by the telecom to reach out to the Muslim community as they observe the holy month. This support underscores the long standing relationship that the telecom giant has had with both the Kingdom of Busoga and the Muslim community at large. This year’s Ramadan however presents a different scenario as the fasting season has fallen at a time when the whole world is grappling with the COVID 19 pandemic…
In a televised address, President Museveni announced several measures aimed at easing the lockdown, before conditioning them on the production and distribution of masks countrywide. MP Patrick Nsamba (NRM, Kassanda County North) opposed the idea of ring-fencing the production of masks to Nytil, a logistics manufacturer. “It is high time government takes a decision to buy the masks here…and it shouldn’t say that it is company A that will supply to government; Uganda National Bureau of Standards can come up with a standard so that everyone can make the masks,” he said. Speaker Rebecca Kadaga lent her support. “I want…
The Ministry of Water and Environment through the Forestry Sector Support Department (FSSD) has been organizing the National Tree Planting Day under the theme “40 Million Trees in 8 hours”. This was to take place on 25th May 2020 where every Ugandan was expected to plant one tree as a symbol of environmental conservation. According to the Statement issued this afternoon, Alfred Okol Okidi the Permanent Secretary stated that the initiative has been postponed. “As the World still faces the #COVID19 pandemic, this is to inform you that the event was postponed to a later date that will be communicated…
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…