By Our Reporter In a move to thank and reward loyal consumers during the festive season, Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has today announced a national customer promotion that will see over 15,000 motorists rewarded with up to UGX 600 million worth of prizes. Dubbed “10 Weeks of Cheer”, the promotion is targeted at all motorists including boda riders, taxi drivers, private motorists and truck drivers that use Shell fuels, lubricants or shop services. “In the spirit of gifting, we are giving back to our customers and thanking them…
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By Our Reporter A Uganda financial technology mobile application that enables users to chat and transfer money in and out of Uganda has appointed comedian Kenneth Kimuli also known as Pablo as a brand ambassador to promote the local innovation. The mobile app called Cash Chat was developed by Bold Cashers Limited, a Ugandan technology company. Cash Chat mobile app, the first of it’s kind in Uganda is powered by PesaMoni, a global payment gateway. Pablo told journalists in Kampala that with Cash Chat mobile app, Bold Cashers is planting two trees with one seed. “If you have noticed, people…
By Our Reporter Over the weekend, revelers in Gulu town were treated to an epic end of year bash as the 8th edition of the Open Mic Festival went down at Fun city in Gulu Town. Dubbed the ‘End of year edition”, the neon themed Tusker Lite event was headlined by the King herself Cindy Sanyu giving her fans a show to remember with an electrifying performance of some of her biggest club bangers. The excitement was over the roof with many revelers being pulled off stage as they attempted to dance with Cindy. She performed songs like “Ayokyayokya”, ‘Copy…
By Our Reporter Blankets and Wine returned for it’s 24th edition on Sunday headlined by American star, Jidenna in Lugogo. The shift in venue from Lugogo Cricket Oval to the Indian Association Grounds did not sway fans away from the Tusker Malt-sponsored event. Instead, multitudes thronged the venue in high spirits, armed with their blankets, wine and of course clad in bold stylish outfits. With an earlier downpour, they were welcomed to a soggy ground which would later turn muddy as revelers continued to pour into the venue. Meanwhile, for some, getting into the venue was not a fun experience.…
By Our Reporter In 2013, after receiving his NSSF retirement savings of UGX 85 Million, Aliira Simon who worked for Kinyara Sugar Works Limited from 1993 to 2012 retired into sugarcane plantation farming in Kinyara, Masindi district. Today, Simon who invested his retirement savings to buy 23 hectares and lease 64.8 hectares of land for his Sugar Cane Plantation has won the coveted Friends with Benefits contest with a cash prize of UGX 30 million, winning 23.78% of the vote. Simon, credits the success of his business to involvement of his family in the decision-making process from the beginning. “Initially…
By Our Reporter Can SBA’s Mr. Predictor get all five predictions right this week? Here is a review of this Weekend’s matches, including Arsenal v Man City, and a Liverpool home game against Watford. You can bet on these and more at www.sba.co.ug Liverpool 2 v 0 Watford – Saturday 14 December – Premier League – Liverpool Win with 0:1 Handicap (1.50) This will be Liverpool’s last Premier League game before they go to the Club World Cup, so they will want to leave with a win. They currently have an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League…
By Our Reporter Comedy Store Uganda, a popular weekly comedy show, will climax this Saturday with a mega party on the shores of Lake Victoria at Kalanoga Resort in Busabala. Dubbed Comedy Store End of Year Party, it promises to be a fun-filled show with a galore of music and comedy as a host of musicians and comedians have been lined up to entertain revelers. The show will feature performances from Bebe Cool, Cindy, Spice Diana and Kenyan award winning comedian, Eric Omondi. Local comedians including MC Mariachi, Madrat and Chiko, Maulana and Reign, Teacher Mpamire, Mighty Family, Amooti, T-amale…
By Our Reporter Latest news coming from organisers of the much-anticipated Blankets and Wine slated for this Sunday 15th December, is that there has been a venue change for the picnic themed music festival. The Tusker Malt Lager sponsored event, which will be headlined by American star Jidenna, will now be held at the Indian Association Grounds opposite KCCA Stadium in Lugogo. “Due to the current rains and several events that have been held at the Cricket Oval in the recent past, the grounds are not in the best state to host the picnic style event that Blankets & Wine…
By Our Reporter BetOn, a popular betting company is fast adapting to new technological ways of doing business. We have learnt that the company has dropped its mortar-and-brick way of doing business to focus entirely on online betting. According to sources, BetOn has shifted to a new slot machine operator contrary to reports that have been doing the rounds that the company is going out of business in Uganda. “We want to focus on online because times have changed. People now live on their phones and computers. People live on the internet. We are going where the people are,” says…
By Our Reporter Musician Vinka announced at the start of the year that she would be releasing a new video every month until the end of year. She was met with lots of skepticism, but month after month she released a new video, continuing to prove her doubters wrong as she remained true to her word. And, finally, she has delivered on her promise, completing the mega feat when she released a new video for the month of December early this week. Dubbed “Nja Kusitula”, it is her 12th video this year and was directed by Swangz Avenue’s Marvin Musoke.…