By Our Reporter Students of St. Daniel Comboni Polytechnic in the North Eastern district of Moroto are set to benefit from a fully furnished ICT lab courtesy of the MTN Foundation in partnership with the Belgian development agency, Enabel. The MTN Uganda Foundation which is the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, in partnership with Enabel, a bilateral agency that implements and coordinates the international development policy of Belgium have extended support to vocational institutes through the provision of computers and fast internet connection. This is expected to partly contribute to the fulfillment of the aspirations of the 10-year…
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By Our Reporter Azam TV, a sub-Saharan Pay TV service provider, has launched a new TV channel aimed at promoting Ugandan content. Dubbed “Channel U”, the new channel will be entertainment-focused and will be showing content from music to movies to dramas among others. Speaking to media during a press conference held at their offices in Kololo on Thursday, Dennis Kalikwani, the Sales & Marketing Manager at Azam Media Uganda revealed that the new channel was created in response to a growing demand from their customers for more Ugandan content. “Our motto has always been that despite being a sub-Saharan…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has given cash rewards to 10 youth from Northern Uganda for their startup businesses. These youths received a reward of Ugx 15 million for excelling in the UBL skills for life program. UBL, under the skills for life scheme, in October 2018 offered 30 scholarships worth shs 116 million to young, academically talented but financially challenged students from the farming communities in Northern Uganda. Under project, UBL provided funds to cover tuition, entrepreneurship training and mentorship that enabled the students to start businesses in their communities. “At Uganda Breweries, one of our key…
By Our Reporter AZA, Africa’s biggest non-bank currency broker, has rolled out its recently upgraded payment platform BFX to Uganda. BFX is a B2B payment platform that leverages AZA’s hybrid infrastructure and empowers companies to use African currencies with less risk, cost and friction than ever before. The launch comes within three months of the Bank of Uganda approving a remittance license for AZA, which is registered locally as BT Payment Services Uganda. The expansion to Uganda reflects AZA’s conviction that the economy is poised for growth. The country is one of the world’s most entrepreneurial, with 28% of adults…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has been recognized by Rohde & Schwarz with the “Highest Network Performance Score” award for its data and voice services. The award was officially presented to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MTN Uganda – Mr. Win Vanhelleputte at the company’s offices in Kololo, Nyonyi Gardens on Tuesday by Shakil Ahmed, Director Africa together with Paul Mwangi, Manager Mobile Network Testing, Rohde Schwarz. Rohde & Schwarz bestowed this award on MTN Uganda following tests conducted on ground in Uganda, during the 3rd quarter of 2019, and within the framework of a study that involved extensive tests…
By Our Reporter Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has excited his Ugandan fans online after he revealed that he will be coming to Uganda soon. Real names Adedamola Adefolahan, the 24 year-old singer and songwriter took to Social Media to make the announcement. “Uganda, see you soon.” He tweeted, drawing dozens of responses marked with excitement from UOT. “First Rudeboy, now Fireboy. You boys are never letting our savings rest,” one user wrote. “Can’t miss this one. Vibrations and Jealousy are my favorite songs,” another added. “I can’t deal. I think let me just go to the airport now.” another responded.…
By Our Reporter Legendary hitmaker, Dr Jose Chameleone will be heading out-west this weekend as the headlining act for Masaka’s edition of the popular Johnnie Walker Highball Tour party series. This will be the singer’s first big show under his new management. Chameleone recently unveiled Bijou Fortunate as his new manager. Bijou is a renowned events manager and co-owner of Muchachos Ltd, an event management and experiential marketing company. The pair will kick off their journey together at Club Tavern for Masaka’s ultimate party turn-up on Saturday. The star will share stage with singer Chosen Becky alongside Selector Jay on…
By Our Reporter Swangz Avenue’s new singer, Azawi is cooking something big for her fans. We have learnt that the “Quinamino” hitmaker is working on her debut EP under the label. Titled “LO FIT”, the 5-track EP is expected out late this month. It will feature songs like “Lo Fit”, “Crazy Lover”, “Repeat It”, and “Mbinyumirwa”. Azawi has worked with producers Kuseim and Twisky LuoBoy on the project. “Azawi will debut the EP with a big celebration where she will perform all the songs off the project,” a source close to the singer told this website. The listening party will…
By Our Reporter The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has warned the public against purchase of whole or part of its land at Lubowa, along Entebbe Road in Wakiso district. The Fund issued a warning in response to an advertisement that was published in the media by a law firm on February 6, 2020 calling for interested buyers for land purported to be of Freehold Tenure measuring 10.864 Hectares/28 Acres located at Lubowa, Kitiko. According to a notice published by the Fund on February 17,2020, the features of the said land correspond with land which belongs to the Fund, comprised…
By Our Reporter Like the prodigal son, Raymond Mujuni has been welcomed back to NTV Uganda. The investigative journalist who had left the Serena-based station in late 2017 to join the investigations desk for rival Kamwokya-based station, NBS TV confirmed his return to NTV on Tuesday. “Glad to rejoin the Nation Media Group,” Mujuni confirmed on a social media. “I look forward to engaging, improving and growing the content on its platforms to reflect the needs of our audiences.” According to word on the grapevine, Mujuni resigned from NBS TV over salary-related issues. Sources also revealed that the station failed…