The no sugar Pepsi Maxi Pepsi MAX, the great tasting no sugar cola has finally come to Uganda as part of CBL’s ongoing focus on not only helping consumers make healthier choices but entrench its position as Uganda’s leading beverage company. The maximum taste, no sugar refreshment was launched yesterday
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The therapeutics that have been developed by Dr Nambatya and her team Five herbal or plant-based therapeutics have been developed by the Natural Chemotherapeutic's Research Institute to assist in the treatment and management of COVID-19 in Uganda. The products include; Warbugia Ugandensis, Cypress oil, Cypress herbal tea, propolis tincture and
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni during his recent swearing in ceremony President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that his new team shall have 80 people comprising of both cabinet and state ministers. Museveni who has just started the sixth term as the President of Uganda is expected to appoint his new Cabinet soon,
Read MoreJeff Bezos and his brother Mark will be on board the New Shepard vehicle's first crewed flight on 20 July/Reuters The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has said he will fly to space with his brother on the first human flight launched by his space company, Blue Origin. In an Instagram
Read MoreInternational Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced today that Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang (pictured) intends to conclude his service when his term expires on August 20, 2021. Mr. Zhang was appointed to a five-year term in August 2016. “For the past five years, Tao has been a key
Read MoreTravelers run to villages ahead of inter-district transport lock on Thursday. Experts say this is likely to spread COVID-19 to other places yet the intervention was meant to interrupt transmission. Public health experts have raised concern over the new restrictions limiting inter-district travel, closing schools, weekly markets and prayer places
Read MoreMany Ugandans have left the Capital, Kampala after new restrictive Covid-19 measures/Business Focus photo Long-distance bus fares have doubled as people flock the bus stations to travel upcountry. This follows the Sunday night announcement by president Yoweri Museveni, of new Covid 19 containment measures. The president said passenger transport between
Read MoreMakerere University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe Makerere University administrators have insisted on holding examinations for final year students this morning despite the presidential directive suspending school activities. During a broadcast address on Sunday evening, the president directed the closure of all educational institutions for 42-days effective today June 7, 2021,
Read MoreMobile Money is growing rapidly in Uganda Mobile money transactions increased to Shs93.7 trillion in 2020, Bank of Uganda (BoU) Annual Supervisory Report released last week has revealed. "The volumes of mobile money transactions rose significantly by Shs3.5 billion while the value grew to Shs93.7 trillion. This growth was significant
Read MoreThe wheat impounded by URA team Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in partnership with Security Agencies has intensified the fight against smuggling and tax evasion. In a joint operation last week, URA teams from Namayingo, Busia, Busitema, Iganga, Lwakhakha and Mbale surrounded targeted stores in Kapchorwa, where a number of smuggled goods were seized. The
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