Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, the primary source of income for artistes has been cut off as the local music industry remains under lockdown. With artistes unable to hold concerts anymore, many have been left struggling to make ends meet. It is from this background that Reach A Hand Uganda, an NGO focused on youth empowerment programs, recently organized a conference to shine a light on their plight in the wake of the pandemic and also highlight how they can adapt to the new normal. Dubbed “Performing Artists Conference”, it was held at Victoria…
By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda has announced the addition of a mobile money payment option for the Showmax internet TV service. The announcement was made at a press briefing held at MultiChoice Uganda head Offices in Kololo on Monday. Speaking at the briefing, Colin Asiimwe, the Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda remarked that, “Our commitment to continually drive value, proximity and access to great entertainment remains unwavering. This is part of the reason why it wasn’t just important to launch Showmax in Uganda, but to also work towards making it accessible to as many Ugandans as possible through our…
By Paul Ampurire As the battle against Covid rages on in Uganda, it’s fair to say we are in the phase I will call ‘Complacency’. It’s been seven months of raising awareness on what Covid is, how it spreads, signs and symptoms, and prevention. And we’ve done well on the front of awareness. Ask any 6-year-old, chances are, they know what Covid is. However, as the second wave of the pandemic sweeps across most parts world, with spikes in new cases, here in Uganda, everyone seems to have put their guard down. People wear masks not for protection but to…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has introduced Mobile Money person to person transactions within the ayoba App, a feature that will enable customers to send money to each other in-app, while chatting, without having to log out of the app in order to send money. In July this year, MTN Uganda in partnership with SIMFY AFRICA, launched ayoba, with a core aim of enabling their customers to access more affordable communication. Ayoba is an instant messaging app that is currently available to Android devices with the iOS version set to be rolled out soon. Talking about the new features on…
By Our Reporter As part of its continued efforts to support businesses amidst numerous challenges presented by the impact of COVID-19, dfcu Bank is offering Unsecured bid bonds of up to UGX 500,000,000 to support traders and contractors in the management of their working capital and secure contracts. Contractors in road construction, building and civil works, water and electrical installations, consultants and suppliers with contracts in agricultural inputs, security installations and ICT, can now access unsecured bid bonds within 5 hours, with no need for security and payment of arrangement fees. With several businesses impacted by the effects of the…
By Our Reporter MTN Group has been named the most valuable African brand, according the Brand Finance Africa (BFA) 150 2020 ranking. MTN Group is estimated to have a brand value of US$3.3 billion. Brand value is the net economic benefit that a brand owner would achieve by licensing the brand in the open market. In its survey, Brand Finance said: “Over the last year, Africa’s largest mobile operator has celebrated solid profits and impressive subscriber growth.” The survey assessed the impact of COVID-19 on the enterprise value of all brands in its survey, compared to their values on 1…
By Our Reporter “Kyaddala: It’s Real”, a TV series highlighting young people’s sexual and reproductive health issues, has been renewed for a second season. The new season was announced during an event held at Victoria University on Thursday. Speaking during the launch event, Joe Kigozi, the Chairman Reach A Hand Uganda revealed that the TV series is aimed at educating and empowering young people by engaging with them in a more exciting and appealing way. “Kyaddala TV series was born out of the desire to connect with young people. To connect with young people, you need to speak their language…
By Our Reporter Media personality Jaqi Deweyi has launched her own Travel TV Show. Dubbed “Travel with Enock and Jaqi”, the new TV travel show is aimed at shining a spotlight on different touristic destinations, the local people as well as their cultures. “We will show you where to go, what to do and how to do it. Fun and positive entertainment is the theme of every episode. The show features local music, sports & activities, local flavors and much more.” Jaqi Deweyi said. The show airs every Wednesday at 8:30pm on Magic1 Television and she hosts it alongside her…
By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda has announced the addition of Radio One FM 90, one of Uganda’s most popular and first FM stations, onto the DStv audio channel bouquet in an effort to extend great Ugandan music and information to more listeners. “Today we mark a major milestone at MultiChoice as we unveil the first Ugandan FM radio station onto the DStv audio bouquet, in line with our commitment to deliver great Uganda entertainment and accurate current affairs content to the rest of the world,” Mr. Colin Asiimwe, Head of Marketing, MultiChoice Uganda told media on Wednesday. Mr. Asiimwe, welcomed…
By Our Reporter MTN together with the Buganda Kingdom TV station BBS is casting a spotlight on the contribution of market vendors to the growth of Uganda’s economy. At the launch that was held at Kibuye market in Kampala, it was confirmed that MTN in partnership with BBS TV will operationalize an exclusive broadcast sponsorship called “Ebifa mu katale ne MTN”. The broadcast show that profiles what happens in the marketplace will be aired on television screens across the country and those specially installed in the partner markets, thrice a week. The total markets to be covered are 20, however,…