Ministry of Health has changed guidelines on burying COVID-19 victims, with families now allowed to bury relatives who have succumbed to the deadly disease. The government had initially taken up the burial arrangements to guarantee safe and dignified burials, commonly used when dealing with highly infectious diseases. Previously, the Uganda
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Chairman of Bar Owners Association, Geratgu Tesfalem addressing the press Uganda Bar Owners Association has appealed to government to open bars and pledged to observe all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put in place, saying that they have made losses in billions of shillings due to COVID-19 induced lockdown restrictions. Addressing
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The panel of experts that have tipped businesses Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Friday hosted her first of four online ‘Bomba ya Business’ summits. The panel was made up of eminent analysts including Dr Fred Muhumuza- an Economics Lecturer at Makerere University, Francis Kamulegeya– Country Senior Partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC),
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Zambia faces a crucial vote that could see it become the first African country to default on sovereign debt payments since the outbreak of the coronavirus was declared a global pandemic almost eight months ago. Holders of its $3 billion in Eurobonds attending meetings at a law company in London
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By Victor Koyi, ChildFund International, Africa Regional Director COVID-19 presents a great challenge to the education sector. It forces us to explore new ways of educating our children. As schools have reopened, there is need to rethink learning as we adhere to the containment measures aimed at minimizing the spread
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The Uganda Shilling steadied following a weakening streak that saw the unit test record levels. The shilling firmed, reflecting subdued demand that prevailed for most of the trading week. Sentiment toward the local currency was largely driven by a mix domestic factors on one part and external events, in particular
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva (pictured) has commended China’s efforts to combat Corona virus so far. She made the remarks at Caixin Summit held in China on November 12, 2020. “As a result of very determined domestic measures, the Chinese economy is going to be one
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Uganda edged closer to a third successive Africa Cup of Nations finals with a late win over neighbours South Sudan on Thursday. The game in Kampala looked to be heading for a goalless draw until Halid Lwaliwa, who came on as a replacement for the injured Ronald Mukiibi, headed home
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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)’s ‘eBomba ya Business’ summits that are intended to re-ignite Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from the COVID-19 aftershocks, will kick off tomorrow. This is part of URA’s Taxpayer Appreciation Season (TPAS) 2020. According to Ian Rumanyika, the Public & Corporate Affairs Manager at URA, the eBomba
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The Ugandan Information and communications technology sector, including information technology (IT) and business process management (BPM) is “approaching maturity”, a report titled ‘African Market Trends In Technology Services’ released by International Trade Centre today has revealed. The report, based on research and interviews, analysed the tech sectors of 11 African
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