Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has reinforced its partnership with M-KOPA in a bid to avail 4G smartphones at instalment payment terms, as a way of making them accessible to the people who may not be able to pay for smartphones, upfront. This follows a successful partnership between MTN and M-KOPA last year that enabled the sale of over 70,000 smartphones on M-KOPA’s fintech platform, which has financed over 2 million customers across Africa. Under this partnership, customers can choose from a wide range of up to 11 assorted Samsung and Nokia devices from M-KOPA and finance them for up…

By Our Reporter In celebration of the International Women’s Day, Baileys treated women on their special day to delish moments. Bailey’s lovers were given an opportunity to delight their favourite women with the lip smacking delicious liqueur. They were required to share on social media the women who have inspired them and why using the hashtag — #WomensDayDelight. “We all have that amazing woman that has inspired us. Delight her this Women’s Day with 750ml Baileys Delight bottle. Tag that woman that has inspired you and tell us how. Post with the hash tag #Women’s Day Delight,” read the post.…

By Our Reporter MTN Foundation in partnership with Smart Girls Foundation has embarked on the construction of a skilling facility with the capacity to train 400 girls annually in vocational programs. The facility which will be housed at the Smart Girls Foundation offices in Kampala will specialize in vocational and business upskilling, inclusive of courses like electricity installation, house painting, tailoring, carpentry, welding, catering, among others. Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony held in Kampala on Tuesday, MTN Uganda General Manager for Customer Experience, Dorcas Muhwezi said the project is envisaged to give birth to 40 new women-led businesses in the…

By Our Reporter NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer (NBCUIN & DTC) together with MultiChoice, have announced the launch of DreamWorks – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment – across Sub-Saharan Africa on DStv. From March 18, the channel will offer DStv customers access to popular content from one of the world’s most recognizable animation studios, available on DStv channel 304 and via the DStv app. The new channel will offer DStv customers a slate of award-winning, original television series, including: All Hail King Julien, The Adventures of Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny,…

By Our Reporter The music industry’s hottest kids on the block, Azawi and Zulitums, are slated to thrill revelers at the grand opening of La Terraza bar and lounge. The Johnnie Walker sponsored mega opening is set for today, March 10th, 2022. The environs of the lounge will not be new to Kampala’s party lovers as they will be occupying former Sky Lounge. The rooftop lounge party is to be kept in motion all night by city deejays Kasbaby, Dash, Fem and Tonny. The lounge’s grand opening is expected to be highly coveted as seasoned event organizers, Eventix marketing and…

By Our Reporter Reach A Hand, Uganda (RAHU), in partnership with DKT Women Care, has launched a new campaign dubbed “Love My Levo” which is geared towards promoting reversible family planning methods. The campaign launch, which coincided with Women’s Day celebrations, was held at the International University of East Africa in Kampala on Tuesday. The event brought together various stakeholders from the maternal and reproductive health space in Uganda, government officials, young people, and influencers among others. Speaking at the event, Humphrey Nabimanya, the CEO Reach A Hand Uganda revealed that the campaign will empower young people to make informed…

By Our Reporter Comedian Patrick “Salvado” Idringi is joining the comedy big leagues. This after he secured his own TV show on DStv. Dubbed The Salvador Show, it is a uniquely designed comedy talk show with 45-minute episodes of celebrity interviews tackling topical issues. “It’s been a long time coming,” Salvado said of the show. “Special thanks to Pearl Magic Prime for believing in this.” The Salvador Show will premiere on Pearl Magic Prime this April.

By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has launched a new campaign dubbed “Uganda Needs More of You”, that seeks to showcase, celebrate and recognise outstanding Ugandans who have utilized the power of technology to positively impact their communities. The campaign which was launched on Monday at the Kampala Serena Hotel will require participants to share stories of how they have utilized technology to positively impact the lives of others. The submitted stories shall then be judged by a panel of judges and voted on by the public using the Airtel Mobsite or SMS. While launching the campaign, Manoj said; “The transformative…

By Our Reporter In accordance with the National Social Security Act (2022), the National Social Security Fund will be commencing payments to eligible members for the Mid-term access in respect to Section 20A (1), (2), effective March 17th. 1 trillion Uganda Shillings has been earmarked for this exercise for this year, estimating that UGX 50billion will be paid out weekly over the next five months to eligible members who have applied for the benefit. Speaking at a media dialogue at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Monday, the NSSF Managing Director, Mr. Richard Byarugaba revealed that systems have already been put…

By Our Reporter Huawei, a leading ICT global solutions provider has today announced the results of the 2021-2022 Huawei global ICT competition Sub Saharan Africa. Under the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future”, the nine-month long Huawei ICT competition for Sub Saharan Africa was finalized on 19th February, with over 16 countries and 38 teams sitting for written and laboratory exams. The competition attracted over 15,000 participants from Sub-Saharan Africa from 500 universities. Globally the Huawei ICT Competition 2021 covered over 80 countries worldwide, with 150 000 contestants from more than 2,000 universities and colleges. Launched in the African region just…