Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buliisa Farmers Capacity Building Project, initiated by Pure Grow Africa Limited with significant support from McDermott, celebrated the graduation of 1,500 farmers on Aug.30. The farmers underwent transformational training that encompassed areas such as land and seedling preparation, crop production and care, post-harvest processes, …
Read More »MTN Uganda on transition to become a technology company
Kampala, Uganda | ALI MONZER | MTN Uganda, like most telecom companies around the world, has recorded rapid transformation in its operations, customer experience and development of various products and services aimed at responding to evolving consumer needs. From voice calls to SMS services and internet to mobile financial services, MTN Uganda …
Read More »New Property Company, RentBeta to drive online property deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RentBeta, is a digital financial solutions platform for managing rental properties and has been launched, tailored with extra service focused on making life easier for both landlords and tenants through online interactions. “Most landlords are on the lookout and some have adopted unreliable solutions to …
Read More »New national electricity company mooted as umeme plans exit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has commenced implementing Power Sector Reforms to enhance sector performance and provide affordable power to the people of Uganda. The changes will lead to the creation of the Uganda National Electricity Company Limited (UNECL) as a state-run entity …
Read More »Google workers walk out in global protest over harassment
New York, United States | AFP | Thousands of Google employees joined a coordinated worldwide walkout Thursday to protest the US tech giant’s handling of sexual harassment, staging protests from Singapore to London to New York to the company’s California campus. The “Google Walkout For Real Change” account that sprang …
Read More »MOTORING: The real meaning behind top car company logos in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Volkswagen Volkswagen started in the 1930s, when Germany government was looking for an affordable family car and the legendary `Beetle’ was introduced by Ferdinand Porsche before World War II. The Volkswagen, or The People’s Car, was established in 1946. Its emblem is a combination …
Read More »Talks still on for Weinstein Company deal: source
New York, United States | AFP | Talks were still on Monday between a group of investors and the troubled Weinstein Company, despite New York prosecutors throwing a spanner in the works by filing a lawsuit against the movie studio, source said Monday. The deal, led by former Obama administration official …
Read More »Female-led investor groups ‘preparing offers’ for Weinstein company
Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Two female-led investor groups are interested in taking over The Weinstein Company, which is on the verge of bankruptcy after the sexual misconduct allegations that have poured in against co-founder Harvey Weinstein, said US media and a source close to the issue. One is …
Read More »Honda recalls 800,000 minivans over faulty seats
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Honda is recalling about 800,000 of its Odyssey minivans in the United States over faulty parts blamed for 46 minor injuries, the company said, just a month after settling a huge lawsuit on other defects. The recall, which affects the 2011-2017 models sold in the US, …
Read More »Japan’s Subaru recalls 400,000 cars
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Subaru recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles from its domestic market on Thursday due to an inspection scandal — the latest to hit the beleaguered Japanese car industry. The recall concerns nine models, including a sports car that Subaru manufactures for Toyota, but vehicles sold overseas were …
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