Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Gagamel boss, Bebe Cool will join a star-stubbed cast of African singers tonight for the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” which is being held in celebration of Africa Day. Organised by YouTube & ViacomCBS Networks Africa, it will be a 2-hour special that will broadcast to millions of viewers in Africa and around the world on MTV and BET at 10pm EAT. The two-hour special aims to not only entertain viewers at home but also to raise funds that will support food and health needs for children and families in Africa affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
By Our Reporter Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has launched SAUTIplus TV, a new streaming platform with online TV series and Movies that will revolutionize access to edutainment online in Uganda. “Our mission remains to be the leading organisation that provides a one stop center platform for access to edutainment to young people. I am happy to see our SAUTIplus ecosystem platform continue to evolve from just a Facebook page, comic books, website, experiential van, e-referral system, mobile application and now SAUTIplus TV”. Humphrey Nabimanya, the Founder and Team Leader of Reach A Hand Uganda said. The platform designed to…
By Our Reporter Richard Kabenge, popularly known as Valentino, is working on a dance reality TV show dubbed ‘Dance with Valentino’, which is set to launch soon. The dancer, who has featured in music videos for stars such as Remah and Winnie Nwagi, has already wrapped up online auditions for this show. Details on what the show will be about are still very scanty, although sources close to him intimate to us that it will revolve around Latin and ballroom dances, a niche Kabenge is famous for. Sources go ahead to add that it will feature celebrities too. Richard Kabenge…
By Our Reporter Huawei held its 17th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen, both onsite and online. At the event, Huawei was joined by over 2,000 analysts, key opinion leaders, and media representatives from a range of industries, including telecoms, the Internet, and finance. Together, they discussed how the industry can work together to weather the difficult times, achieve win-win outcomes, and accelerate the arrival of the intelligent world. At the opening of the event, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Guo Ping delivered a keynote speech titled “Huawei: A Year and Beyond”. Guo Ping started by sharing Huawei’s experience and business results…
By Our Reporter Technology is making life easier, efficient and convenient. The advancement in technology has made telemedicine a possibility. Telemedicine is the use of electronic communication and software to provide clinical services to patients remotely without making a physical visit to a hospital or clinic. Now, anyone with a smartphone can get access to quality personalised medical attention. With GoGP+ Telemedicine App, your Doctor is just a click away. Recently launched in Uganda, the GoGP+ App provides an easy and convenient way to seek medical assistance. Through the app, one can talk to a certified medical Doctor in real…
By Our Reporter With the global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) is conducting a global clinical trial, called SOLIDARITY, to identify possible treatment options for this contagious disease. The malaria treatment, hydroxychloroquine is one of the four drugs being used in the trial. The Ministry of Health in Uganda has proposed using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients in the country. Hydroxychloroquine is also currently used to treat autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis . Uganda currently has recorded over 200 COVID-19 positive cases. There have been no deaths identified as…
By Our Reporter 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…
By Our Reporter Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda has handed over its contribution of UGX1.3billion with three brand new pick-up trucks added to the Ministry of Health COVID-19 fleet. Prime Minister and Chair of the National Task Force for COVID-19, Rt. Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda, welcomed the contribution and commended Coca-Cola for being a long-standing partner with the government in health causes. “We are grateful for your support. Coca-Cola has been a long-standing partner with us in many ways. This is further evidence that we stand together. Let’s continue the fight against COVID-19 together,” said Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda. Conrad…
By Our Reporter Coca-Cola has partnered with #BeApp, a new live music streaming platform, to launch Coke Studio Sessions, an exclusive collaboration featuring a diverse line-up of musical performances for fans to enjoy over 60 consecutive days. Live performances from more than 100 artists across the globe, including Katy Perry, Anitta, DJ Khaled, Bebe Rexha, Miguel, Cast of Hamilton and Steve Aoki will refresh fans one virtual performance at a time and support the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Coke Studio Sessions marks the official debut of #BeApp, the social live music streaming platform from tech industry veterans…
By Our Reporter Letshego Uganda, a microfinance institution, has dismissed media reports linking it to a loan scam involving teachers and policemen. The report alleges that 5000 teachers and policemen were cheated in a loan scam that fraudulently compelled them to refund money lent to them. Roger Mugisha Shillingi, the Head of Corporate Communications at Letshego Uganda, has categorically dismissed the reports as untrue. He revealed that in 2015, they received complaints related to loan disbursements where applicants from districts like Iganga, Jinja and Luwero were raising queries pertaining to deductions being made from their salary and yet they hadn’t…