By Our Reporter Yalelo Uganda, a leading fish producer has announced a fun new cooking competition. Dubbed “Prepare, Share and Dine”, the challenge will be conducted via social media with the ultimate prize being six months’ free supply of fresh fish for the winners. Participants are required to share a short video/picture and recipe of a ready to dine fish meal on social media and tag @YaleloUganda to enter the competition. Submissions into the competition will close on August 31st. 10 participants with the most social media engagement will then be chosen to participate in a physical cooking challenge with…
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By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda has announced an increase in the prices of their packages in a bid to continue providing quality TV experience to its customers. According to Joan Semanda Kizza, the PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, the price change follows a rigorous process of balancing between technology, content value, and cost of delivery on MultiChoice’s platforms with a commitment to ensuring Ugandans continue to enjoy unrivalled access to entertainment, anywhere, anytime, and at the most affordable price. “In consideration of the current tough times, MultiChoice Uganda has sought to endeavor that these prices are as low…
By Our Reporter Sixty youth have successfully graduated having attained digital and technical skills in the first cohort of the MTN Foundation youth skilling program. The MTN Foundation youth skilling program is an initiative funded by MTN Foundation Uganda and implemented by Ubunifu systems aimed at inspiring and empowering youth with the goal of creating practical ICT driven solutions to challenges in society. The program, which kicked off in December 2020 received nearly 2000 applications but only targeted 100 youth from university graduates, Small and medium enterprises and young innovators. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held during an online webinar,…
By Our Reporter Japan International Cooperation (JICA) has launched the Next Innovation with Japan (NINJA) Accelerator program to benefit local startups. The project, which is the first of its kind, is designed to help businesses gain market traction, build a strong network and partnership with Japan investment and consulting firms. Speaking at the launch, UCHIYAMA Takayuki, the Chief Representative at JICA Uganda Office said, “By the end of August, we anticipate having 200 applications from eligible startups who will be subjected to a critical three levels assessment. The top five startups will qualify for the NINJA Accelerator Uganda program that…
By Our Reporter The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) could soon allow members midterm access to their savings. This after President Yoweri Museveni gave a green light to changes to the NSSF bill. On Wednesday, the President agreed to the workers’ mid-term access to their savings in NSSF and directed the Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development Betty Amongi to make changes to the bill and return it for consent. However, NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba has clarified that members will have midterm access only after the NSSF Amendment Bill 2019 has been enacted. “The Fund has received several…
By Our Reporter These days it seems like you can’t be in a conversation without someone mentioning Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. And as these conversations continue to spread across the continent like wildfire, the question is, “What would you do with an extra $100 in Bitcoin in your account?’ As the leader in cryptocurrency on the African continent, Yellow Card is running two competitions simultaneously that would provide an opportunity for four lucky traders to win $100 in Bitcoin. Competition 1: Referral Competition If you’re the kind of person who is persuasive and can talk a good game, then this…
By Our Reporter The 2021 edition of Miss Tourism Buganda has been cancelled. This was announced by Nsubuga Ronnie, the Miss Tourism Buganda Cluster Head in a statement released early this week. He said that the Buganda pageant was cancelled due to the COVID-19 effects on the local tourism industry. It should be noted that the country was recently under a 42-day lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, during which period domestic tourism-related activities were banned. “This is officially let you know that our proposed Miss Tourism Buganda events will not take place this year 2021 as early…
By Our Reporter The Uganda Social Media Conference is returning for its 6th edition this month. It was announced on Thursday during a virtual press briefing conducted via zoom. Organized by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan, the conference brings together key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and the media for an exchange on the state and impact of social media on society. “The conference aims to promote the exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration on the topics of citizen engagement, political campaigning, misinformation, political polarization, populism, e-government, smart cities, and other emerging topics,” said Opolot Nicholas, the Uganda Social…
By Our Reporter Media personalities, Canary Mugume and Isabella Tugume have been unveiled as the face of NBS Television prime time news. The duo was unveiled on Monday and will now work together to deliver the country’s best English news bulletin. NBS TV’s prime time news bulletin is dubbed ‘‘Live At 9,’’ and airs every day at 9 pm local time. Speaking to this website, Next Media Services Head of Brand and Communications, Desire Derekford Mugumisa, said this elevation is a testament to the company’s growth over the years. Mugumisa said, “This has always been a part of the long-term…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda, in line with its vision of delivering a bold new digital world to its customers is set to transform Uganda’s homes into smart homes with MTN WakaNet MAX, a home Internet solution that offers affordable and reliable 4G data connectivity to multiple family members, with a single WakaNet MAX router. With a single WakaNet MAX kit, a family can have up to 32 internet enabled devices connected to superfast 4G internet. Derived from the Luganda word “Waka” which literally means “home”, WakaNet MAX is a home internet solution for today’s modern homes that have many…