Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter One of the biggest effects COVID-19 has caused is the closure of schools and learning institutions. The uncertainty that most students are going through is mind blowing especially because most are not sure when exactly schools will reopen. Their parents’ biggest fear however is the fact that they will be required to pay tuition, something many of them will grapple with considering the financial disruption caused by the pandemic that has left many of them without a stable source of income. However, it is a different story for Sulaiman Magino and his parents. The senior four student…
By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda, together with its technology partners Comviva, has won the 2020 Digital Wallet Innovation Award under the ‘Market Adoption’ category. Airtel Uganda and Comviva also won the Grand Prize at the awards ceremony organized by Aite Group, a global research and advisory firm, during the virtual Mobile Payment Conference held on Monday. Aite Group annually recognizes innovation by digital wallet providers that are changing the way commerce is done. The winners are selected by a global panel of independent experts on digital payments and wallets. “Digital wallets are becoming the engines of commerce, and with the…
By Our Reporter Musician Spice Diana is smiling all the way to the bank as she recently sealed a new ambassadorial deal. We have learned that the “Kokonya” singer was signed on as the Chipper Cash ambassador in Uganda for an undisclosed amount early this month. According to our sources, as part of the deal, Spice will be charged with creating awareness for the Chipper Cash brand, especially on her social media platforms. Chipper Cash is a financial platform that enables instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa. Users can send and receive money free across 7 African markets; Uganda,…
By Our Reporter The Uganda Advertising Association has re-elected Stella Mpora Khan, Managing Director Maad McCann, as the Association Chair, alongside her 2018/2019 Executive Committee counterparts that comprised of Frank Muthusi- General Manager Fireworks Advertising, Robert Waweru- Director Saladin Media and Annette Sebba- Board Secretary- Maad McCann, at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held at Golden Tulip Hotel. Stella rose from the rank of Deputy Secretary on the 2018/2019 Executive Committee to Chairperson on the 2019/2020 committee which, based on her commendable leadership, was tasked to lead the Association for another two-year term. The committee prides itself in having revived…
By Our Reporter SuperSport has dropped the numbering system it has used for its channels for more than two decades, replacing them with a thematic offering around individual sports to ensure it makes it easier for viewers to find their favourite sports. From September 1, SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv will be able to enjoy special dedicated channels for leagues and sports, among them the Premier League, La Liga, WWE, UFC, tennis, motorsport, golf and several others, which will now have a home to call their own. New to DStv Premium customers across the continent will see the launch…
By Our Reporter SafeBoda has strengthened their commitment in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of new cases soars. This comes after the Ministry of Health announced 318 new cases on Saturday, the highest number of infections recorded yet in a single day. “SafeBoda has always supported Uganda’s efforts to combat COVID-19,” Ricky Rapa Thomson, the Director & Co founder SafeBoda said. “We have been an active member of the Government Taskforce, working with the Ministry of Health, KCCA, Ministry of Works and Transport and private industry leaders to put in place logistics and transportation SOPs.” The…
By Our Reporter In Uganda several head teachers and teachers are seeking alternative income sources following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, having been out of work since schools were closed. MTN Uganda through its mobile money promotion dubbed MoMoNyabo Together is giving back to its customers cash prizes of up to UGX 5,000,000 shillings to help them offset the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. Elikana Ecima from Arua is one of the lucky winners of this promotion. The head teacher of Okollo Senior Secondary School won a whopping UGX 5,000,000. He confidently stated that the questions he was…
By Our Reporter As part of CiplaQCIL’s expansion strategy, the company has acquired Quality Chemical Ltd.’s distribution arm of the Cipla India manufactured range of prescription medicines in Uganda. The acquisition takes the form of a transfer of assets of Quality Chemicals Limited, specifically the sales staff overseeing the human healthcare portfolio, and is expected to boost the company’s sales growth by expanding its product range while unlocking new business opportunities in the retail distribution market. CEO of CiplaQCIL, Nevin Bradford, said: “The businesses revenue streams have previously primarily been focused on government and donor-funded sales. This recent acquisition is…
By Our Reporter Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, has announced the 2020 edition Seeds for the Future Program known as the “Sky Seeds for the Future” despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made by the Public Relations Manager Ms Lina Cao who emphasized that the company shall carry out the program this year through online/e-learning platforms. Ms Cao encouraged universities in Uganda to recommend their students to take advantage of the world class training program aimed at equipping and nurturing students through exposing them to the latest industry technology trends. The Seeds for the Future program started…
By Our Reporter Stanbic Bank has unveiled the Trade Club, a new solution that allows business people in Uganda to grow their enterprises by getting access to contacts, market information and a platform to network with counterparts across the world. Jonathan Wamara, the Head Universal Trade at Stanbic Bank said, “We are pleased to introduce Trade Club. It’s a new solution designed for Ugandan businesses to connect with other businesses locally, regionally and internationally with a view of easing both import and export trade. This is a free digital networking platform enabling us to positively contribute to the growth of…