Holds online dialogue to discuss 2020 theme and Airtel’s contribution to the Communications industry Every year since 1969, the world celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which marks the founding of ITU on 17 May 1865 when the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris. This year, the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was observed under a new theme to raise awareness about the importance of communication and its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day also focuses on how information travels across the world. Therefore, it is dedicated to…
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Dr Stella Nyanzi, events promoter Andrew Mukasa alias Bajjo and several others have been arrested in Kampala for demonstrating over what they described as “slow distribution” of government relief food to vulnerable people, mostly affected by the Covid-19 induced lockdown. They were arrested on Monday morning near Buganda Road Court in Kampala as they walked to the Office of the Prime Minister to seek an explanation as to why government had left several people to starve yet several food donations had been made. According to their petition, many needy Ugandans have up to date not received relief food to help…
The COVID-19 pandemic has come hard at every business operation, regardless of size, balance sheet or level of preparedness. After months of watching the situation remain the same or in some cases, get grimmer, it’s safe to say that we’ve come to the point of fight or flight. At an individual, business and national level, it is important for us to accept the reality we are living in, because acceptance will help us move to the next step – the fight to salvage what we haven’t lost and get back on the road to productivity, profitability and thriving. Small and…
East African countries have borrowed nearly $2.3 billion new loans in less than three months since reporting the first Covid-19 positive case, adding to the region’s mounting debts at a time of shrinking tax revenue. The biggest chunk of the loans, taken to fund the region’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic and cushion the economies against disruptions caused by the virus, have come mainly from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Kenya has borrowed the most out of the six East African Community (EAC) members, having signed an estimated $1.5 billion since reporting the first Covid-19 positive case on March 13.…
Katwe Police Station have arrested Zura Mukamana, 36, a mother who allegedly hired out her 14-year-old daughter for sex to two different men. One of the suspects, Fred Bulega , 41 , who is alleged to have had sexual intercourse with the girl, was also arrested. The arrest of Mukamana followed a viral video received by Police, in which a 14-year-old girl claimed that she was being forced by her mother to have sexual intercourses with men. Before the viral video, Mukamana had reported to police a case of disappearance of her daughter at Salaama Police Station, compelling detectives to…
The much-famed Women vs Men Cook-off previously held outdoors has moved online with food lovers and enthusiasts preparing their favorite cuisines in the comfort of their homes. Organised under My Food Network, the May edition of this fun-filled cook off has come with a twist where male and female food enthusiasts who join in for this exciting amateur cook-off submitted their personally inspired original dishes online. From 50 people nominated through an online poll during the past week, only six competitors will proceed into the inaugural Women vs Men Online edition. These are; Astar Xerxes, Amollo Bridgette Mwesigwa and Ritah…
Following reports by some online publications in respect to fraud, dfcu would like to clarify that investigations are ongoing into circumstances under which one of its employees, at the Ntinda branch, was involved in the fraudulent transfer of funds. The employee, in question, was apprehended on Wednesday 13th May 2020 and is currently aiding the police in the ongoing investigations. The affected customer(s) have had their money refunded. This unfortunate incident is being treated as an isolated case. The Bank wishes to emphasize that it has a zero – tolerance policy towards fraud. Management
The coronavirus “may never go away”, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Speaking at a briefing on Wednesday, WHO emergencies director Dr Mike Ryan warned against trying to predict when the virus would disappear. He added that even if a vaccine is found, controlling the virus will require a “massive effort”. Almost 300,000 people worldwide are reported to have died with coronavirus, and more than 4.3m cases recorded. The UN meanwhile warned the pandemic was causing widespread distress and mental ill health – particularly in countries where there’s a lack of investment in mental healthcare. The UN urged governments…
Evander Holyfield has warned Mike Tyson that he is in phenomenal shape ahead of a potential comeback fight between the two heavyweight legends – though will only agree to the bout if knockout punches are banned. The 57-year-old has been out of the ring for nearly a decade but teased training footage earlier this week in response to Tyson’s own ferocious comeback video, even mimicking his ‘I’m back’ statement. Holyfield and Tyson, four years his junior, famously fought twice in their primes, with Iron Mike disqualified in their 1997 rematch at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas after biting his…
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 caused by Coronavirus. Today, 13 May, 2020, 13 new COVID-19 cases confirmed from 1,741 samples of truck drivers. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases to 139 in Uganda. The new cases are 7 Ugandans, 5 Kenyans and 1 Eritrean who arrived from Tanzania, South Sudan and Kenya via Mutukula, Elegu and Malaba borders. All 363 community samples have tested negative for COVID-19 and Total samples tested today: 2,104. Stay safe, keep distance #Tonsemberera