Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter MTN Uganda, in partnership with Next Media Services, has launched a digital station. Named Pulse Radio, it is a fully online radio station aimed at providing the youth with insightful entertainment and information that is tailor-made for them. Launched under MTN’s youth segment known as MTN Pulse, Pulse Radio will still uphold the MTN Pulse values of fun, excitement, attitude and ambition by providing entertainment and information aimed at spurring the country’s youth to the realization of their full potential. Running under the tagline ‘Your Vibe, Your Way’, the interactive youthful radio station will feature content curated…

By Our Reporter Housing Finance Bank has handed over 60 Christmas food hampers to the Children at Risk Action Network (CRANE) as a contribution to their ongoing initiative that aims at supporting 500 children by offering them hampers of assorted food items to share with their families. Themed ‘Restoring hope amidst the Covid 19 pandemic’, CRANE anticipates reaching the children with a message of hope that they can, in turn, pass on to their friends, neighbours and the communities in which they live. Speaking during the handover, Patrick Oyuru, the Head Marketing and Communications at Housing Finance Bank said that…

By Our Reporter Absa Bank Uganda has introduced an exciting cardless withdraw function on Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The innovation allows customers to use a QR Code generated from the Absa Banking App on any smartphone device to withdraw cash at any Absa ATM countrywide. Speaking during a media briefing to launch this new offering, Musa Jallow, Retail Director, Absa Bank Uganda said, “Digital payments are evolving at a fast pace, particularly during this COVID-19 era where public health is a primary concern. Absa is responding to the needs of customers who are looking for convenience and security as well…

By Our Reporter As the Christmas holidays draw closer, Sheraton Kampala hotel is gearing up to make it a memorable one for its patrons. The hotel has lined up a series of activities that will keep families engaged throughout the festive season. This was revealed by Sheraton Kampala Hotel General Manager, Jean-Philippe Bittencourt while speaking to media on the sidelines of the Kids Pool party that was held on Saturday. Jean-Philippe Bittencourt said, “Sheraton Kampala Hotel is pleased to be celebrating Festive Season with the Hotel’s loyal clients. I would like to thank them in a special way for trusting…

By Our Reporter  Bank Of Uganda has issued PostBank a license to operate as a tier one commercial bank. Based on the Financial Institutions Act (2004) definition of a commercial bank, PostBank shall no longer be categorized as a credit institution but as a deposit taking financial institution that gives loans for the purposes of consumption and investment to make profit. As a tier one commercial bank, PostBank will now provide overdrafts and short to medium term loans; provide foreign exchange facilities; and give guarantees, bonds or other forms of collateral, among others. PostBank’s CEO, Julius Kakeeto says efforts have…

By Our Reporter In a promotional offer aimed at rewarding its customers, MTN Uganda recently scrapped the MoMo charges on sending MTN MoMo between its customers. It also increased Senkyu points accrued from mobile money withdrawals from 2% to 15% of the fees charged on the transaction. MTN Senkyu is a customer loyalty initiative by MTN aimed at rewarding its longstanding customers who use MTN services by giving them redeemable points that they can use to pay for MTN airtime, voice bundles, data bundles, SMS as well as paying for goods and services through MoMo Pay. MTN Senkyu customers receive…

By Our Reporter Songstresses, Azawi and Pia Pounds were among the biggest winners at the inaugural Janzi Awards which were held over the weekend. Azawi bagged three awards including the Female Artist of the year and Album of the Year awards while Pia Pounds clinched two awards including Song of the Year and Video of the Year awards. Afrigo Band’s Moses Matovu received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Janzi awards are aimed at rewarding Uganda’s outstanding individuals in the Creative and Arts industry. Here’s the full list of winners: MUSIC Male Artist of the Year Pallaso (Malamu) Female Artist of…

By Our Reporter Contrary to rumours of disintegration going around in some sections of Social media, the marriage of Nadia Mbire to Yasser Matovu is still as blissful as ever, we have learned. Rumours have been flying around to the effect that the marriage has hit the rocks over unfaithfulness on the part of Yasser. Nadia who sounded disappointed, however, dismissed the rumours as untrue and based on idleness. “I don’t know where they pick such rumours from. The rumours going round that our marriage is on the rocks are totally baseless and I think being propagated by haters who…

By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has rewarded the 1st batch of winners for Ugx 10 million and Ugx 2 million in the ongoing “Money after Money” promo. On Friday, the telco rewarded 10 customers with Ugx 10 million each for using Airtel money to transact. In the same spirit, 10 Airtel Money agents were also rewarded with Ugx. 2 million each. While announcing the 1st batch of jackpot winners, Rajesh Agarwal, Chief Technical Officer at Airtel Uganda said, “We are excited to reward our customers and agents who have continuously transacted with Airtel money, and have received Ugx 10 million…

By Our Reporter Makerere University’s Patrick Nuwe Tuhaire has emerged winner of the Inter-University Smart Drinking Challenge which concluded on Friday. Patrick Nuwe Tuhaire, a first year student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and Technology,  faced off with 14 others during the grand finale held at Kabira Country Club where they pitched their ideas to a panel of four judges who included Bob Kasiki, Dr Innocent Nahabwe, Cynthia Tumwine Kawamara and Zandile Nqoko. Patrick Nuwe Tuhaire impressed judges with his idea dubbed “Nile Your Vibe” which sought to curb the harmful use of alcohol among young adults using…