One of Uganda’s leading commercial microfinance banks, Centenary bank has launched paperless bank account opening – CenteXpress. This move is both intended to reach all Ugandans who cannot physically access banking premises to open accounts, and to reduce physical contact in a bid to reduce the spread of the notorious Corona Virus. “The launch of CenteXpress comes at a time when…
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The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) in line with Uganda standards US EAS: 386:2005 and US EAS: 356:2004, has suspended the importation of second hand footwear and clothes in a bid to curb the spread of corona virus, and to uphold the many measures put forth by the president of Uganda. This is on the presumption that those products,…
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With the increase in the utilization of online services by businesses and organizations, it is important for job seekers to note that many companies have decided to opt for online interviews, contrary to the normal face to face interviews, especially amidst the COVID-19 times. Making an excellent impression on a recruiter online can be tricky but it is not impossible.…
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Software giant, Microsoft has announced that it will be rolling out a new money management feature called Money in Excel, as part of its new software cloud service – Microsoft 365 (previously known as Office 365). According to Microsoft, Microsoft 365 will be available 0n April 21st 2020, and will first be rolled out in the United States. Money in…
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the media has been filled with claims that the virus is directly linked to the introduction of the 5G technology. However, several platforms like Science Alert , Aljazeera, CNET News, and CNN among others have dismissed these claims as baseless conspiracy theories under the argument that the disease exists even in countries that…
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Due to the outbreak of the corona virus pandemic, businesses and organizations have embraced technology to aid them in working with their teams remotely. One of the popular technologies is online meetings using the Zoom Meetings and chat application. Zoom is basically an enterprise video and audio-conferencing online meeting application that has inbuilt meeting functions similar to those of a…
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With the increasing innovations and diversification of consumer needs, there has been a steady increase in entrepreneurial ventures. For startups, it is important to work smart in the ever-changing economy. A well thought out business plan is always the first step towards establishing and growing any business. According to FastCompany, 75% of venture-based startups never return cash to investors within…
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Uganda’s largest Telecom service provider, MTN, has launched a MoMoPay account for its customers to support the Red Cross towards efforts to combat the spread of the corona virus pandemic in the country. On 31st March 2020, MTN launched a Merchant Code 191919 that customers can use to donate funds to support the cause. Customers can dial *165*3*191919# to donate…
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Recently, due to the corona virus pandemic, businesses and organizations that are smart enough to embrace change and go with the flow, have resorted to working remotely so as to keep afloat and keep their businesses moving. It is undeniable that working from home is not for everyone due to the many distractions. Learning how to make every team member…
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With businesses increasingly embracing globalization, it has become increasingly inevitable for businesses to establish an online presence by digitizing their businesses. Digitization and or e-commerce involves running a business over the internet right from customer sourcing, customer acquisition, service delivery, customer satisfaction and feedback, and customer retention. All these online processes involve exchange of data between the business and the…
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