City Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Donates Two Double Cabin Pick-ups to Fight COVID-19
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Coca-Cola has Donated more than Empty Jerricans- Dr. Atwine Clarifies
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine has clarified on the donation of empty Jerricans that was given by Coca cola beverages Company. This contribution of 467 empty jerricans was announced by President Museveni on Wednesday while reading contributions that have so far been made by several members of the public and companies towards the fight against COVID-19.…
Read MoreThinking of a startup? What to consider
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…
Read MoreMobile money platforms aid financial inclusion, says report
At least $ 2 billion was transacted everyday through mobile money platforms globally, a report has noted. The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money’, is produced by GSMA, an organisation which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators and nearly 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem. This year’s report looks at what…
Read MoreMarket for eggs tumble as hotels and export markets close
Sellers of eggs in Kampala are stuck with hundreds of trays as the economy shut down due to coronavirus meaning key clients locally and abroad no longer buy. This has seen the price of a tray of eggs fall by at least 2000 shillings to just Uganda shillings 8,000 for the retailer buyers. Those buying in bulk can get a…
Read MoreSudhir: How business people, individuals should prepare for Covid-19 after-effects
By Sudhir Ruparelia We are entering into recession period globally and the exception is likely to be India and China with 2% GDP growth in 2020 which is way below 5 – 8% they have experienced in the past several years. For the benefit of all, I am sharing my perspective on such scenario on few aspects as below: What…
Read MoreNetflix forced to reduce streaming bitrate in Africa during the Covid19 crisis
With people working from home and schools closed the networks experience a much higher load. In an attempt reduce pressure on network infrastructure, Netflix reduces the streaming bitrate of its service. Similar measures have been made in other regions in the world. Given the crisis, we’ve developed a way to reduce Netflix’s traffic on telecommunications networks by 25% while also…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Move to Cloud Crucial For Businesses
Companies that have embraced more digital ways of working have been far less impacted. Several slower respondents are turning their focus away from only the cost benefits of cloud-based solutions to the agility and responsiveness that they now require. The more connected businesses are those that will survive. Several years ago, Silver Bridge identified the cloud as a key business…
Read MoreNigeria denies issuing 5G licence(s)
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, in a statement, said his attention had been drawn to public concern raised by concerning the health hazards of the technology. “The attention of my office has been drawn to the public concern about the health implications of the deployment of Fifth Generation Mobile Networks (5G) in Nigeria. Based on…
Read MoreBroadband Commission pushes to extend internet access and boost capacity
Internet access should be extended to boost the fight against Coronavirus by, among others, enhancing digital networks and strengthening capacity at critical connectivity points like hospitals and transport hubs, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development said yesterday. As the virus continues to tear up communities around the world at a fast pace, the Commission has moved swiftly to adopt an…
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