CAPTION: New NWSC unit to combat corruption, protect customers KAMPALA – The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has established a dedicated Customer Protection Unit to combat corruption, infrastructure vandalism, and illegal water use, the utility’s managing director has announced. Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, NWSC’s managing director, said at a press conference today that they […]
JINJA – Authorities have impounded immature fish worth Sh50 million in an intelligence-led operation conducted on Sunday at various homes near major landing sites in Jinja City. The Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU), working with the Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU), recovered approximately 2,000 pieces of Nile perch valued at 30 million […]
CAPTION: President Museveni, (R) listens to Eddy Kenzo, (L) during a meeting at his country home in Rwakitura By Stephen Wandera OumaRWAKITURA – President Museveni has endorsed a Copyright Management System aimed at ensuring musicians in Uganda earn from their work through digital tracking of music usage.The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise […]
CAPTION: Hon. Kankunda presented the report recommending the waivers to Parliament on Friday 20th February 2025. (Courtesy photo). KAMPALA – Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on […]
CAPTION: President Museveni (2nd right) commissions Piston Medical Factory in Matugga on Thursday 20th, February 2025. (PPU photo). By Stephen Wandera OumaMATUGA – President Museveni has commissioned Piston Medical Factory in Matugga, marking a significant step towards local manufacturing of critical medical products.The factory is set to produce both Large Volume Parenteral (LVPs) and Small Volume […]
CAPTION: Officials from CEO Summit Uganda and NSSF pose with graduates from the 3rd Cohort of the NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy.This was at the graduation ceremony at Serena Conference Center. (Courtsey photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – CEO Summit Uganda, a think-tank aimed at developing well- rounded selfless leaders together with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – Wendi mobile wallet developed by PostBank has revolutionized the payment process for the Parish Development Model (PDM) program through its innovative digital platform. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Wendi has successfully digitized PDM payments, reducing processing time, increasing efficiency, and promoting financial inclusion.Prior to the introduction of Wendi, PDM payments were manual, […]
CAPTION: Officials from Africa Global Logistics (AGL), DDG Logistics, and EACOP officially flag off 10 additional trucks to support the pipeline development. (Courtesy photo). By Petra AmitoNAMAVE – The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd in partnership with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and DDG Logistics has officially flagged off 10 additional trucks to support the transportation […]
