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By Our Reporter Uganda Baati has contributed Ushs 100 Million to the National COVID-19 Response taskforce in an event presided over by the Minster in Charge of General Duties, Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, at the Uganda Baati Offices. The donation comes on the backdrop of the extended lock-down period in the country as result of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) that has affected countries globally with over 2.4 million infections and 160,000 deaths according to WHO. This has caused world-wide reduction in economic, political and social activities which has also affected Uganda whose population comprises mainly…

By Our Reporter All is not well with Zahara Toto and her her boyfriend, Reuben Robert. This after our snoops learned that the couple was involved in a nasty fight last weekend. According to our snoops, Reuben is said to have hit his head hard on the floor during the fight and is now nursing severe injuries. He has since been admitted to an undisclosed hospital in town and currently receiving treatment. Although the cause of the fight remains unknown, it is believed the two could have fought over Zahara’s philandering ways. The two have been dating for a long…

By Our Reporter  NSSF has donated 5,000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing kits worth over Ushs 381 million shillings to the Ministry of Health, of which Ushs 60 million has been contributed voluntarily by individual NSSF employees. Procurement is being undertaken in conjunction with the Uganda Virus Research Institute and delivery of the kits is expected in the next few days. NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba said that the Fund is responding to a call by the Government and health experts that testing for the coronavirus is one of the most important steps in combating the spread. “Our decision to donate testing…

By Our Reporter  MAC East Africa, the official Isuzu dealer for Uganda, has donated Ugx 80 million towards the fight against COVID-19 in Uganda. This donation, made to the Ministry of Health (Covid-19 National Task Force) at the ministry Headquarters in Kampala will go towards supporting ongoing measures to fight the pandemic and accelerate efforts in stopping the spread of the virus. While handing over their contribution, Mohamad Khadr, Country General Manager MAC East Africa & Mantra EA Ltd commended the government and the Ministry of Health for their efforts in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. “The Government and Ministry of…

By Our Reporter Mantra Motorbike EA, the official distributors of Hero MotoCorp Ltd in Uganda have donated 10 motorbikes towards COVID-19 response efforts in Uganda. This donation was made to the Covid-19 National Task Force in support of ongoing measures to accelerate efforts in containing the spread of the virus. The bikes are intended to ease movement of Covid 19 Task Force health workers during this period. Mohamad Khadr, Country General Manager Mantra Motorbike EA Ltd & MAC East Africa noted that as an organization they are committed to ensure safety of their staff and also extend a helping hand…

By Our Reporter Multichoice Uganda, a leading Pay TV provider, has extended their promotion in which customers enjoy a wider content offering at no extra cost when they renew their subscription. Starting this Monday, April 20th, DStv and GOtv customers who are fully paid up on their subscriptions will automatically get upgraded to the next higher package at no extra cost, which is almost a 40% discount in subscription pricing. The promotion comes amid the global Coronavirus pandemic which has seen the country go into lockdown, meaning more people are turning to television for entertainment. According to Joan Semanda Kizza,…

By Our Reporter MTN has been awarded the most valuable telecom brand in Africa in a recent annual report by Brand Finance, a leading independent brand valuation consultancy. The report stated that MTN’s brand value was boosted by a solid overall performance for the year, despite challenging economic conditions and regulatory challenges in some markets. Brand finance also recognised MTN for its focus on customers and providing a high-quality service across all its markets. “Amid these unprecedented times in fighting a global pandemic, MTN Group is humbled by the Brand Finance recognition and our progress in rising up through the…

By Our Reporter Sanlam Uganda, a provider of insurance and financial services in Uganda, has donated Ushs. 285 million (US$75,000) to the COVID-19 National Response Fund to help combat the global pandemic and its effects on the country. The financial contribution, which was donated as part of their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, will go towards the purchase of protective wear for frontline health workers, including face masks, face shields and PVC aprons. Speaking during the handover, Mr. Gary Corbit, CEO of Sanlam General Insurance Uganda said Sanlam as a Group is proud of and appreciates the efforts of the…

By Our Reporter Letshego Holdings Ltd, under its subsidiary Letshego Uganda has handed over a consignment worth USD10,000 (38,000,000UGX) to the Uganda Police Force as a compliment to their efforts in sustaining the rule of law as well as guiding the population in adherence to guidelines from Ministry of Health and the president’s office in fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Letshego Uganda’s Ag Chief Executive Giles Aijukwe presented their donation to AIGP Asan Kasingye at Letshego offices in Kololo on Thursday. Comprising of water, sanitizers and food rations, Letshego Uganda’s retrospection is premised on the robust, agile and supportive role…

By Our Reporter As Uganda and the rest of the world confront the public health, financial and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, Absa Bank Uganda is rolling out an extensive payment relief programme for eligible customers that have been directly or indirectly impacted. Under the programme, customers in sectors that have been directly or indirectly affected by the disruption presented by COVID-19 will be offered payment relief to ease their financial burden. “While we appreciate the measures put in place globally to curb the spread of this pandemic, we are also cognizant of the effects they have had on…