By Our Reporter Easy Matatu, a public transport startup has launched a USSD app, allowing customers to signup, book and cancel a ride at no cost by dialing *284*28#. The USSD app perfectly integrates with the Android and iOS app synchronizing all user data when the user acquires a smartphone. Speaking at the launch, Andrew Lema, Chief Executive Officer at Easy Matatu said that the advancement was inspired by the need to make the platform accessible to people from all walks of life. “Easy Matatu was established in 2019 with the intent to impact and improve on transportation in the…
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By Our Reporter The Sub-Sahara African finals of the Huawei Global ICT Competition, under the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future”, kicked off on 10 September with an online opening ceremony. It is believed to be the biggest event of its kind in Africa covering 14 countries and attracting over 50,000 students. Globally the Huawei ICT Competition 2019-2020 has covered over 70 countries worldwide, with 150,000 contestants from more than 2,000 universities and colleges. Launched in the region just five years ago, the Huawei ICT Competition has developed into the largest ICT skills competition in Africa. During the opening ceremony attended…
By Our Reporter Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc and Executive Chairman Equity Group Foundation has been honored with the prestigious 2020 Oslo Business for Peace Award which is also described as the “Nobel Prize for Business.” Honourees are chosen by a prestigious Award Committee consisting of past Nobel Prize winners in Peace and Economics. Current committee members are: Ouided Bouchamaoui (Tunisia), Leymah Gbowee (Liberia), Finn Kydland (Norway), and Eric Maskin (USA). The Award is conferred annually to exceptional individuals who exemplify their outstanding `business worthy’ initiatives ethically by creating economic and societal…
By Our Reporter A Ka Dope has announced its return with an online talent search competition where 12 undiscovered acts will perform alongside established artistes and stand a chance to win a record deal. The competition dubbed the A Ka Dope Stars will run from September to December 2020. To participate, contenders are required to record and upload a 40-second video of themselves singing or rapping on their social media pages and encourage their fans to repost, share and comment with the hash tag #IamAkadopestar. The submission period of the videos will last for 3 weeks. “We are pleased to…
By Our Reporter Uganda is honouring Cipla’s chairman Dr. Yusuf Hamied by renaming the road in which the CiplaQCIL facility is based after him specifically for his ground-breaking humanitarian approach in providing access to quality, affordable healthcare. Considered a visionary for over 60 years in the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Dr Hamied has dedicated his career to serve humanity, directly combating the most threatening diseases and epidemics humans have ever encountered. His clear passion for expanding access to medicines has saved millions of people living in some of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Because of his passion for people,…
By Our Reporter Although the insurance sector in Uganda continues to register impressive growth, it is widely agreed that a lot still needs to be done in order for it to reach its full potential and take its rightful place as a cornerstone of our economic growth and overall development. Indeed, there is every cause for optimism, as under the aegis of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), a particularly foresighted corps of individuals is staking a claim to ensure the country reaps the full benefit of what the sector can provide. Armed with years of experience gained both here and…
By Our Reporter As part of its Covid-19 Emergency Response Programme (CERP), the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has donated different types of locally-procured medical supplies, medical equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to close to Ugandan 60 hospitals, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and the country’s National Response Fund to Covid-19. Donated supplies include: 1,060 examination gloves, 500 surgical gloves, 1,000 surgical masks with folds, 1,000 NK95 respirators, 500 fluid-resistant coveralls, 300 face shields, 600 protective goggles, 1,000 heavy duty aprons, 800 heavy duty gloves, 120…
By Our Reporter For three years now, Telecom giant, MTN Uganda runs an annual Mobile Money Promotion known as MoMoNyabo. All MTN customers are eligible to participate and they are required to perform an MTN MoMo activity such as buying airtime, sending money or making payments in order to be stand a chance of winning. The Covid-19 pandemic presented a different scenario with people’s lives being affected adversely affected both on a personal or business perspective. To that end MTN decided to stand with its customers as they were going through the rebuilding process. This year’s MoMo Nyabo promotion focused…
By Our Reporter Mentor Senior Secondary School from Lira district have emerged winners of this year’s Stanbic Bank National Schools Championship. This after a panel of judges selected their business plan, Edutele, an education consultancy service that has been helping students attend virtual classes during the lock down, as the overall best startup. The other finalists were Nabisunsa Girls School from Central Uganda, Kyebambe Girls from Western Uganda, and Mpumudde Seed Senior School from Eastern Uganda. Unlike the previous National School Championships, this year brought together all students and schools that have excelled in the championship and continue to nurture…
By Our Reporter It was a night of surprises as Lucy was evicted from the BBNaija house just minutes after Erica was disqualified from the show. Erica was disqualified for breaking the house rules, and threatening harm on a fellow housemate which earned her a 3rd strike and ultimately being kicked out of the house. The week had began with Erica winning the Head of House challenge, making her a two-time head of house. This time, she picked Prince as her Deputy Head of House, which gave both of them immunity from eviction. Big Brother officially re-introduced the old nomination…