By Our Reporter Recently, the MTN Foundation Uganda announced the 100 lucky youth who were enrolled for the pioneer cohort of the Youth Empowerment Program. The program that promises to be a mainstay on MTN Uganda’s corporate social responsibility agenda will be offering technology training to youths in the various areas of their interest with the aim of empowering them to make meaningful contributions to their communities as the country embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We had a one on one with ENID EDROMA, the MTN Uganda General Manager Corporate Services shares the details of the program and why the…
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By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited has handed over a contribution of UGX 330 Million to the Ministry of Water and Environment towards the 2021 National Tree Planting Campaign dubbed Running Out of Trees (ROOTs). The funds will go towards national mobilization of public and private sectors to plant 40 Million Trees Countrywide by May 17th, a day gazetted as the National Tree Planting Day. Speaking at the Cheque Handover Ceremony, Juliana Kagwa, the Corporate Relations Director of Uganda Breweries Limited noted that, “The forest cover is depleting at the rate of 122,000 hectares per year, and Uganda has 4.9m hectares.…
By Our Reporter One out of every 49 women in Uganda die of maternal complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. According to UNICEF, Uganda’s mortality rate is about 440 deaths per 100,000 births, implying that about 16 mothers die every day. Even with the significant improvements made towards maternal health care especially with investment in antenatal and neonatal specialized treatment, the numbers of maternal deaths are still devastating. This poses an urgent need for quick solutions from various stakeholders to join hands in ensuring all pregnant mothers have access to quality and affordable healthcare services. It is because of this…
By Our Reporter Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda, has opened a second store in Kampala. Situated at Metroplex Shopping Mall in Naalya, it officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday. The new store spans over 2,000 square meters and offers more than 12,000 products including freshly baked pastries, fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, meat, cheese, ready-to-eat meals, as well as a wide selection of non-food products. More than 90 per cent of these products are sourced from local suppliers in Uganda. Commenting on the launch, Franck Moreau, Country Manager of Carrefour Uganda…
By Our Reporter The Fashion Revolution Expo, now in its 3rd edition, is returning with a unique touch of style. We have learnt that this year’s edition will be held at the beach. It will be held under the theme, “The Garden of Eden”, in a bid to promote nature conservation and environmentalism. Vivianna Zoe girl (founder/CEO) revealed that, “We are excited to host another edition of the fashion revolution Expo. We intend to continue using this platform to foster creativity and art, talent and skills among young, passionate and artistic designers.” The fashion expo will comprise of a runway…
By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker Uganda has released limited-edition bottles to mark the brand’s 200th Year anniversary. The limited-edition packs are for the three variants – JW Red, JW Black and JW Gold. All maintaining the same timeless flavor. The Johnnie Walker journey started in 1820, with founder John Walker opening a small grocery store in Kilmarnock, Scotland. The brand has grown to become the most loved Scotch whisky and is now available in more than 180 countries worldwide. “These limited edition bottles give a bold look to our most iconic whiskies and perfectly embody Johnnie Walker’s depth of character,”…
By Our Reporter The MTN Group has restructured senior management in a move aimed at strengthening support towards achieving the group’s business strategy. As part of the changes, Yolanda Cuba who has been the Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer now becomes the Vice President in charge of the Southern and East African region (SEA). Uganda is part of SEA. She shared her thoughts and insights on the Telecom Company’s plans for Uganda and the region under her. Below are Excerpts: The MTN group has restructured to give it better growth opportunities on the continent. What does the MTN Group…
By Our Reporter Nigerian stars, Burna Boy and Wizkid have clinched victory at the 63rd Grammy Awards which were held on Sunday evening. Burna Boy won Best Global Music Album for “Twice As Tall” while Wizkid won Best Music Video for “Brown Skin Girl”, a collaboration with Beyoncé . In his acceptance speech, Burna Boy said, “This is a big win for my generation of African allover the world. And this should be a lesson for every African out there: no matter where you are, no matter what you plan to do, you can achieve it. No matter where you…
By Our Reporter Lucky Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin consumers got to spend a night at the Mestil and Latitude Hotels on the 12th of March. This was the culmination of a promotion which ran in two phases, from 25th – 27th February and from 4th – 6th March, and saw customers who bought Gordon’s Pink Gin from selected outlets enter a draw to win several prizes, the ultimate of which was the Staycation at the luxury destinations. The winners were picked from their homes and chauffeured to the hotels, where they were welcomed with a Gordon’s Premium Pink hamper upon…
By Our Reporter TV star, MC Casmir is the latest addition to the NBS TV team. Real name Mukisa Kimenyi, he made his debut at the Naguru-based station Saturday on the NBS Saturday Night Live (SNL) show. Casmir says joining NBS TV is a big boost to his TV career as it offers a bigger platform to showcase his craft. “It’s a new environment for growth,” he explained why he accepted to join NBS TV. “It also provides a bigger audience and networking platform to exercise my ideas fully with confidence.” “This is a big step towards my goal of…