Mozambique President H.E. Filipe Nyusi Named Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020
H.E. Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique has been selected as Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020 by Africa Oil & Power.
Min. of Health receives medical equipment worth USD 250,000 to boost COVID-19 response in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has received medical equipment worth USD 250,000 to boost the COVID-19 response in Uganda. This donation was made by the Government of Ireland through its Embassy in Uganda in partnership with World Health Organization Uganda.
African Guarantee Fund Appoints Jules Ngankam as Group Chief Executive Officer
African Guarantee Fund has announced the appointment of Jules Ngankam as the new Group Chief Executive Officer.
Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), Huawei Ink Partnership Agreement to Promote Tech-Driven Financial Inclusion
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has signed a collaboration agreement with tech-firm Huawei-Kenya that seeks to deepen financial inclusion in the banking sector through further deployment of technology and building fintech capacity.
World Tourism Day: Omukama Oyo Urges Sector Players to Revive Uganda’s Tourism
The Omukama of Tooro Kingdom Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru (II) commended the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) for holding this year’s World Tourism Day in his kingdom and urged all stakeholders to accelerate efforts to revive the tourism in Uganda, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the sector.
NWSC Vows to Serve Over 341,000 People in Gulu City
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has revealed that it is ready to serve over 341,000 people in Gulu City and surrounding areas in a bid to increase access to clean water to all Ugandans.
The OPEC Fund approves US$20m for SMEs in East Africa
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US$20 million term loan in favour of East African Development Bank (EADB). EADB will use the loan to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and infrastructure projects in East Africa.
Stanbic Bank Uganda Officials Face Arrest Over Illegal Sale of Borrowers’ Land Titles
A group of executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda are on police’s wanted list over allegations of insider dealing and illegally selling property that borrowers had staked as collateral security to themselves.
Gov’t Demands Mandatory COVID-19 Tests for All Teachers in Uganda
The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education has demanded all teachers to undergo Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before they resume teaching.
Africa CDC Director Awarded the Global Goalkeeper Award for 2020 for his role in fighting COVID-19
The Director of the African Union’s Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC, Dr John Nkengasong, has been awarded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) 2020 Global Goalkeeper Award.
Ministry of Health Receives USD3.7M from Japanese Gov’t to Boost Fight Against COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has received a USD3.72 million grant from the government of Japan in a bid to boost the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Passenger Flights to Resume October 1st – Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Uganda Airlines have announced October 1st, 2020 as the date for the resumption of scheduled passenger flights at Entebbe International Airport.
TECNO’s latest CAMON 16 Premier Beats Competitors to lead the Industry
As smartphones are becoming increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it is essential to choose one that fits your lifestyles and your needs.
The Republic of Korea contributes rice and cash to assist refugees and Ugandans threatened by locusts
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed 5,000 metric tons of rice and US$300,000 in cash from the Republic of Korea to provide much-needed relief assistance to 781,000 people including refugees and Ugandans threatened by locusts.
‘COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Human Capital Gains of the Past Decade’-World Bank
A new report released by the World Bank reveals that the Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries.