By Our Reporter The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has officially opened the Citadel Place, Mbuya, its 40-units housing project, the latest addition to its real estate portfolio. The project is a condominium housing development in the upscale residential area of Mbuya, located about 7 kilometers from Kampala City Centre. The project comprises 40 high-end apartments with a gross area of 160 sqms, served by amenities like a swimming pool, fully equipped gym, a club house and 24 hour CCTV surveillance. Completed last month, the Fund expects to earn about Ugx 26 billion in revenue from sale of the 40…
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By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has partnered with religious leaders in organizing thanksgiving prayers as Ugandans cross over into the year 2020. The initiative now in its 3rd consecutive year running, will see MTN Uganda contributing support towards organizing the faith-based events and overnight prayers, organised by various religious leaders as they witness the close of 2019 and usher in 2020. The supported churches include; Kiwamirembe new year prayer celebrations, Bishop Kiganda’s (Christianity Focus Centre) end of year celebrations at Old Kampala play field, Pastor Bugembe’s new year celebrations at Light the World Ministries in Nansana and the Passover celebrations…
By Our Reporter Nigeria’s budding star, Rema has jetted into the country ahead of the Ciroc Pop Night grand finale slated for this Wednesday. The Dumebi hitmaker who arrived at Entebbe airport on Tuesday night has promised fans an electric performance. “I can’t wait to electrify all my Ugandan fans with my music, come to Guvnor and be the witness,” he said soon after arrival. Rema is a rapper and songwriter signed by both Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records and D’Prince’s Jonzing world. He has three EPs that include Rema, Freestyle EP and Bad Commando, with songs like Corny, Lady, Rewind,…
By Our Reporter MTN has today launched a range of new data bundles with no expiry date. This development is the first of its kind in Uganda. The introduction of MTN Freedom Bundles means that MTN data customers can load and use a data bundle for as long as they have MBs, without worrying about expiry. Speaking at the ICT Innovations Expo organized by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, MTN Uganda CEO, Wim Vanhelleputte ardently said, “MTN Uganda has taken the lead in the industry by introducing these Freedom Bundles, whose validity isn’t restricted by time or date…
By Our Reporter In a move to thank and reward loyal consumers during the festive season, Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has today announced a national customer promotion that will see over 15,000 motorists rewarded with up to UGX 600 million worth of prizes. Dubbed “10 Weeks of Cheer”, the promotion is targeted at all motorists including boda riders, taxi drivers, private motorists and truck drivers that use Shell fuels, lubricants or shop services. “In the spirit of gifting, we are giving back to our customers and thanking them…
By Our Reporter A Uganda financial technology mobile application that enables users to chat and transfer money in and out of Uganda has appointed comedian Kenneth Kimuli also known as Pablo as a brand ambassador to promote the local innovation. The mobile app called Cash Chat was developed by Bold Cashers Limited, a Ugandan technology company. Cash Chat mobile app, the first of it’s kind in Uganda is powered by PesaMoni, a global payment gateway. Pablo told journalists in Kampala that with Cash Chat mobile app, Bold Cashers is planting two trees with one seed. “If you have noticed, people…
By Our Reporter Over the weekend, revelers in Gulu town were treated to an epic end of year bash as the 8th edition of the Open Mic Festival went down at Fun city in Gulu Town. Dubbed the ‘End of year edition”, the neon themed Tusker Lite event was headlined by the King herself Cindy Sanyu giving her fans a show to remember with an electrifying performance of some of her biggest club bangers. The excitement was over the roof with many revelers being pulled off stage as they attempted to dance with Cindy. She performed songs like “Ayokyayokya”, ‘Copy…
By Our Reporter Blankets and Wine returned for it’s 24th edition on Sunday headlined by American star, Jidenna in Lugogo. The shift in venue from Lugogo Cricket Oval to the Indian Association Grounds did not sway fans away from the Tusker Malt-sponsored event. Instead, multitudes thronged the venue in high spirits, armed with their blankets, wine and of course clad in bold stylish outfits. With an earlier downpour, they were welcomed to a soggy ground which would later turn muddy as revelers continued to pour into the venue. Meanwhile, for some, getting into the venue was not a fun experience.…
By Our Reporter In 2013, after receiving his NSSF retirement savings of UGX 85 Million, Aliira Simon who worked for Kinyara Sugar Works Limited from 1993 to 2012 retired into sugarcane plantation farming in Kinyara, Masindi district. Today, Simon who invested his retirement savings to buy 23 hectares and lease 64.8 hectares of land for his Sugar Cane Plantation has won the coveted Friends with Benefits contest with a cash prize of UGX 30 million, winning 23.78% of the vote. Simon, credits the success of his business to involvement of his family in the decision-making process from the beginning. “Initially…
By Our Reporter Can SBA’s Mr. Predictor get all five predictions right this week? Here is a review of this Weekend’s matches, including Arsenal v Man City, and a Liverpool home game against Watford. You can bet on these and more at www.sba.co.ug Liverpool 2 v 0 Watford – Saturday 14 December – Premier League – Liverpool Win with 0:1 Handicap (1.50) This will be Liverpool’s last Premier League game before they go to the Club World Cup, so they will want to leave with a win. They currently have an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League…