By Our Reporter When the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic in March 2020, the government responded by putting several measures in place to curb its spread and also ensure preparedness to handle any cases. Among these was imposing a total lockdown and also setting up auxiliary treatment centers for COVID-19 cases. This is when mental health facilities were also turned into COVID-19 wards. “When the country went into lock down, the Ministry of Health directed regional referral hospitals with exception of Mbarara, Gulu and Fort Portal to give away the mental health units to treatment…
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By Our Reporter Socialite Nadia “Mbire” Matovu will represent Uganda in an upcoming African reality TV show dubbed “The Next Big Trender”. “The Next Big Trender” is an African reality TV show that is aimed at finding Africa’s hottest influencer. According to the organisers, the show will feature five aspiring reality-TV stars from five different countries who will go all out to win over a panel of judges by showcasing different facets of their lives. Three of the continent’s most judgmental influencers will judge the footage from their studio and score the hopefuls on a leader board. The winner will…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has unveiled a new campaign under its MTN Pulse platform to further reinforce the brand’s promise towards celebrating the power and potential of the youth. The new campaign ‘Pulse Nation’ comes with a promise to offer an even richer basket of benefits for the ever-growing youth community, both in the MTN Pulse products range and even cooler offers from partners. Somdev Sen the Chief Marketing Officer MTN Uganda explained that “Pulse Nation is not a physical location, country or product. Pulse Nation is our new campaign that further accentuates the MTN Pulse brand. It’s about…
By Our Reporter Recently, the MTN Foundation Uganda announced the 100 lucky youth who were enrolled for the pioneer cohort of the Youth Empowerment Program. The program that promises to be a mainstay on MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility agenda will be offering technology training to youths in the various areas of their interest with the aim of empowering them to make meaningful contributions to their communities as the country embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We had a one on one with ENID EDROMA, the MTN Uganda General Manager Corporate Services shares the details of the program and why the…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited has handed over a contribution of UGX 330 Million to the Ministry of Water and Environment towards the 2021 National Tree Planting Campaign dubbed Running Out of Trees (ROOTs). The funds will go towards national mobilization of public and private sectors to plant 40 Million Trees Countrywide by May 17th, a day gazetted as the National Tree Planting Day. Speaking at the Cheque Handover Ceremony, Juliana Kagwa, the Corporate Relations Director of Uganda Breweries Limited noted that, “The forest cover is depleting at the rate of 122,000 hectares per year, and Uganda has 4.9m hectares.…
By Our Reporter One out of every 49 women in Uganda die of maternal complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. According to UNICEF, Uganda’s mortality rate is about 440 deaths per 100,000 births, implying that about 16 mothers die every day. Even with the significant improvements made towards maternal health care especially with investment in antenatal and neonatal specialized treatment, the numbers of maternal deaths are still devastating. This poses an urgent need for quick solutions from various stakeholders to join hands in ensuring all pregnant mothers have access to quality and affordable healthcare services. It is because of this…
By Our Reporter Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda, has opened a second store in Kampala. Situated at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, it officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday. The new store spans over 2,000 square meters and offers more than 12,000 products including freshly baked pastries, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, meat, cheese, ready-to-eat meals, as well as a wide selection of non-food products. More than 90 per cent of these products are sourced from local suppliers in Uganda. Commenting on the launch, Franck Moreau, Country Manager of Carrefour Uganda…
By Our Reporter The Fashion Revolution Expo, now in its 3rd edition, is returning with a unique touch of style. We have learnt that this year’s edition will be held at the beach. It will be held under the theme, “The Garden of Eden”, in a bid to promote nature conservation and environmentalism. Vivianna Zoe girl (founder/CEO) revealed that, “We are excited to host another edition of the fashion revolution Expo. We intend to continue using this platform to foster creativity and art, talent and skills among young, passionate and artistic designers.” The fashion expo will comprise of a runway…
By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker Uganda has released limited-edition bottles to mark the brand’s 200th Year anniversary. The limited-edition packs are for the three variants – JW Red, JW Black and JW Gold. All maintaining the same timeless flavor. The Johnnie Walker journey started in 1820, with founder John Walker opening a small grocery store in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The brand has grown to become the most loved Scotch whisky and is now available in more than 180 countries worldwide. “These limited edition bottles give a bold look to our most iconic whiskies and perfectly embody Johnnie Walker’s depth of character,”…
By Our Reporter The MTN Group has restructured senior management in a move aimed at strengthening support towards achieving the group’s business strategy. As part of the changes, Yolanda Cuba who has been the Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer now becomes the Vice President in charge of the Southern and East African region (SEA). Uganda is part of SEA. She shared her thoughts and insights on the Telecom Company’s plans for Uganda and the region under her. Below are Excerpts: The MTN group has restructured to give it better growth opportunities on the continent. What does the MTN Group…