Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter His leg may have been shattered, but his will and resolve remain unshaken. Bodybuilder Safalu Tamale who lost his right leg to a bodaboda accident early this year says he is still eyeing the coveted MR Uganda title despite the new handicap. Safalu made the remarks while speaking to media after getting his prosthetic leg fitted at CoRSU Rehabilitation Centre, a specialized surgical hospital in Kisubi, Entebbe on Thursday. “I am happy that I have gotten a new limb that can support me to train again. This limb can do everything that I need to in the…
By Our Reporter TV presenter Zahara Toto has acquired a new ride. According to our snoops, she has acquired a Harrier with a UBH series plate. It should be remembered that she was previously gifted a BMW by her ex-boyfriend Don Solo, but has since been suffering without a car after it was taken away from her following their bitter breakup. Her days to suffer with bodas and asking for lifts are behind her now. She will be bossing around this time. Toto works as a TV presenter on NBS TV. She also has a show on Nxt Radio as…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda provides select mobile money services aggregated or integrated through third parties. On 3 October 2020, an aggregator, Pegasus Technologies Ltd experienced a security breach that impacted Bank 2 Wallet transfers. Although the incident did not affect any customer money mobile balances, a limited number of other services aggregated through the third-party provider were suspended as a precautionary safety measure. According to Wim Vanhelleputte, the CEO MTN Uganda, the core MTN Mobile Money services namely cash deposits, withdrawals, Person to Person (P2P) transactions and MoMo payments were never affected nor compromised at any stage. “The MTN…
By Our Reporter Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda, in partnership with Boundless Minds have launched a virtual youth mentorship program to empower youth aged 16-20 with work-readiness skills to support their school-to-work transition. Dubbed ‘Elevate!’, the program is designed to fill the gap created by the closure of schools due to the Corona Virus Disease outbreak (COVID-19) which stopped students in higher institutions from continuing formal learning or receiving additional mentorship after schools closed. “We believe in enhancing the communities we operate in; through education, youth development, civic initiatives and other community activities. These are challenging times and we are…
By Our Reporter Uganda’s top artistes are gearing up to entertain their fans in a mega concert this Independence Day. Dubbed the UG Connect Peace and Love concert, it will be held virtually as the entertainment industry remains under lockdown over COVID-19 pandemic. According to Juma Balunywa, the CEO at Balunywa Promotions which is organizing the concert, the show is aimed at preaching unity and peace ahead of the coming general elections. “The period we are in now is tumultuous because of the coming general elections. We have already witnessed people fighting over differences in political opinion,” Juma Balunywa told…
By Our Reporter Private Sector Foundation Uganda(PSFU) together with its partners have launched a campaign to curb the spread of Coronavirus in Uganda through encouraging proper wearing of masks. Dubbed “Tugobe Corona. Wear A Mask,” the campaign will sensitize and create awareness among Ugandans by sharing information on the benefits of wearing a mask and wearing it correctly at all times. “We urge Ugandans to take personal responsibility and strictly WEAR A MASK as a primary shield at all times. Each time you do not wear a mask, you put your life and that of your family, friends, and work…
By Our Reporter Baboon Forest Entertainment in partnership with Nsimbi has launched the 1st edition of the Uganda Yaffe Festival. The festival celebrating Uganda’s Independence Day will premier online because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and its 1st edition will be a 90-minute free online show celebrating the cultures and people of Uganda. The festival set to feature some of Uganda’s most prominent and celebrated world artists and personalities, will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube on Oct 8th, starting at 9:30pm. The event will include performances from: GNL Zamba, as well as his duo Nsimbi with Miriam Tamar, from…
By Our Reporter MTN customers will once again enjoy 100% bonus on daily data bundles in the revamped MTN Dabolo 4G promotion. The promotion that commenced today will run for six weeks. First introduced in 2019, MTN Dabolo which was meant to give back to MTN customers went on to become very popular among users prompting its re-introduction this year with improvements to make the customer experience even better. This time the offer will be available to customers who have 4G SIM cards as 4G gives customers a faster and better internet browsing experience. With this new enhanced offer, MTN…
By Our Reporter The Ministry of Health in partnership with Marie Stopes UG has announced the return of the New, Improved and National Drug Authority -certified Life Guard condoms to address the nationwide shortage of the socially marketed brands. Dr Charles Olaro, the Director in charge of Curative Services and the Focal Point for Family Planning at Ministry of Health says that the new Life Guard condoms are manufactured by Thai Nippon Rubber industries (TNR), a UNFPA prequalified condom manufacturer and meet the highest international safety standards, complying with ISO 4074, ASTM, and WHO requirements. “They are electronically tested for…
By Our Reporter A Mongolian-themed Sunday Brunch has been launched at the Kampala Serena Hotel. It was an inviting and serene ambience draped in green and yellow that left a flattering and relaxed mood for guests who strolled into the Lakes Restaurant, Serena as early as 11am for the buffet highlight of the day as well as the cocktail and Tanqueray drinks served. With over 10 different surf and turf meats being served, there was plenty for the delightfully cheery crowd of foodies and socialites who thronged the Sunday Brunch with heavy armed smiles and satisfied stomachs that reflected the…