Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Azawi has released a video for her single, “Party Mood”. “Party Mood” is off her massively successful debut album African Music, which was released in October this year. Sources say the song is one of those most streamed on the album, hence shooting a video for it. Written by Azawi, “Party Mood” is an Afro Beat track produced by Lizer Classic the magical hands behind Tanzania’s Diamond Platinum’s Hits Directed by Marvin Musoke, the colorful party mood video is a fusion of new and old generation in an African themed Party with a collection of local props…
By Our Reporter Brian Mulondo, a TV & Radio presenter and Manuela P. Mulondo, an Author & Entrepreneur have been announced as the new ambassadors for fuel brand, RUBiS Energy Uganda. In her remarks during the announcement, Rebecca Nassiwa, the Marketing & Communicating Manager, RUBiS Energy Uganda said that RUBiS is pleased to onboard both Brian and Manuela Mulondo to the RUBiS Family as brand ambassadors following the recent launch of their advanced fuel technology as part of their commitment to deliver innovative and high-quality products to customers. “Our commitment at RUBiS is to add value to every customer that interacts…
By Our Reporter Hisense Mobile has today officially launched their latest smartphone devices —Hisense E50, E50 Lite and H50 Lite— in Uganda. According to Robert Sekamwa, the Hisense Phone Sales Manager, the new Hisense mobile phones are affordable and boast of super-fast processors, AI-powered cameras, and extended battery life for the longer-lasting experience. They were launched on Wednesday at their offices located at Forest Mall, Lugogo where they also unveiled a new partnership with Airtel Uganda. As part of the partnership, customers who purchase the new Hisense smartphones will get 1GB free Airtel data for 1 month and also enjoy…
By Our Reporter The Mastercard Foundation has appointed Adrian R. Mulindwa Bukenya as the new Country Head for Uganda. Bukenya is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of global professional experience in the energy, infrastructure, and financial services sectors. Sixteen of these were spent in operations across Africa in senior leadership roles. He will be assuming Samuel Yalew Adela’s position who recently relocated to Ethiopia where he is serving as the Mastercard Foundation’s Country Head, Ethiopia. As Uganda Country Head, Bukenya will continue to drive the vision and roll out of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy in…
By Our Reporter The festive spirit is upon us, and Smirnoff Vodka is spicing up the festive season with a new combo that will also be used to make a new Christmas cocktail dubbed Moonshine. The combo which is a result of a partnership between Smirnoff and Mountain Dew was launched on Saturday night during the Smirnoff sponsored NTV Dance party show. The combo comes as a special Christmas offering that will see vodka lovers get three bottles of Mountain Dew mixers, for every Smirnoff Vodka (750ml) bottle that will be purchased during the festive season. Its from this Smirnoff…
By Our Reporter GNL Zamba headlined the third edition of Tusker Malt Conversessions that went live on Sunday evening. The rapper evoked nostalgia from the last decade when he performed hits exclusive to the album critics regard to be his magnum opus, Koyi Koyi. In this episode, the production team at Swangz Avenue sets the rapper up for a real time barber shop experience, with the star of the moment looking resplendent in a black and white tux. Despite the series getting a hip-hop spin off, the online show stays true to its acoustic experience as the rapper performs his…
By Our Reporter In a bid to bridge the employment gap for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), Light for the World, a global disability and development organization conducted a career fair bringing together persons with disabilities and potential employers. The event which was graced by various HR professionals in the private sector, civil society and government institutions was held at Hotel Africana on Friday. Through the fair, persons with disabilities had the opportunity to network, share experiences and discuss opportunities with the potential employers. Speaking at the event, Silvester Kasozi, the Country Director Light for the World noted that the career…
By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker Uganda has rolled out a month-long gifting campaign in which they will be giving their customers gifts for every whisky bottle they purchase. Johnnie Walker Brand Manager, Christine Kyokunda, emphasized that the whisky brand is happy to lead the gifting culture by giving back to their loyal consumers and those that are gifting this season. “It is the season of giving and we’re excited to gift our loyal consumers and everyone that is choosing Johnnie Walker as a gift this season. For every Johnnie Walker bottle someone purchases from a participating outlet, they walk away with…
By Our Reporter Ugandan golfers have received a big boost ahead of the Magical Kenya Open slated for March 2022 at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club. This after Absa Bank Uganda offered to sponsor the 10 best amateur players from the 2021 Uganda Golf Open to attend the Kenyan Open The sponsorship will cover the players’ participation in the Pro-Am tournament of the signature Kenyan golf open, which started in 1967 and appeared on the European Golf Tour’s schedule for the first time in 2019. The sponsorship announcement was made by Absa Bank Uganda’s Managing Director, Mumba Kalifungwa, during the…
By Our Reporter National Social Security Fund has won the Startup Champion award in the Public Sector for their Hi-innovator program, an innovations initiative, at the Startup Uganda 2021 awards. This is in recognition of the Fund’s efforts in supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Uganda, beating off competition that included various government ministries and agencies. Hi-innovator is an Innovation initiative by the Fund in partnership with Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works program, aimed at creating an ecosystem where the innovation of Small and Growing Businesses in Uganda can be harnessed and supported to mature into viable businesses. “This recognition is…