Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Riham has rewarded winners in the Go Xtreme Challenge, an online campaign in which participants showcased their daring side. The month-long campaign was concluded this week with 20 participants being rewarded. The winners received their prizes during a ceremony held at the Hariss International offices on Thursday. Prizes included bicycles, sodas and t-shits. Speaking during the award ceremony, Rachel Luwedde, the public relations manager at Hariss International Limited thanked winners for participating in the challenge and revealed that there are many more campaigns still to come. “We are excited that we are still finding ways to engage…
By Our Reporter The 5th edition of the Stanbic National Schools Championship 2020 is still on-going with the theme ‘Empowering the job creators of tomorrow’. We spoke to Barbara Kasekende, the Manager Corporate Social Investment (CSI) at Stanbic Bank about the journey so far and what to expect this year. 1. The Championship has been running for the last four years now; has the program met the bank’s expectations? It has definitely met our expectations and beyond! When we started this program our aim was to empower our young minds with a focus on Financial Literacy, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship…
By Our Reporter Through its promotion dubbed MoMo Nyabo Together, MTN Uganda is giving out up to Ugx 5,000,000 shillings to two winners every weekday in a bid to support Ugandans as they rebuild from the financial devastations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recent lucky winners is 34-year-old Ismail Ayebale, an airport taxi driver walked away with Ugx 4,200,000 shillings. The airport cab driver who has been out of business since the closure of the airport was overjoyed to learn that he had been chosen as a lucky winner in the on-going MTN MoMoNyabo Together promotion. Due to…
By Our Reporter The second Big Brother Naija live eviction show saw Eric and Tochi evicted from the house on Sunday. During the week, Ozo won the Head of House Challenge, and after much deliberation, he chose Dorathy as his Deputy. This automatically saved both of them from being up for eviction. As with last week, the audience voted and the four housemates with the lowest votes were locked in for possible eviction. Tochi, Trikytee, Kaisha and Eric turned out to be the four housemates with the lowest votes. Each housemate was called into the diary room to pick who…
By Our Reporter On August 30, House of Deejays in partnership with Tusker Malt will be taking Afrobeat lovers and party-starved Ugandans on an exciting virtual experience with Joeboy for the first ever Blankets and Wine home edition. The ‘Vibrations’ singer will be showcasing his Nigerian vibrations and love for his Ugandan fans online in an epic edition. Fan will get to interact closely and party with the star as the headlining international act for the show in the comfort of their living rooms. Using the hashtag #BlanketsAtHome, revelers will also be able to share their Blankets at home experience…
By Our Reporter In March 2009, MTN became the first telecom operator in Uganda to launch a mobile financial service that would revolutionize the country’s financial fabric. More than a decade later, the service has evolved into a one-stop financial transaction point that is championing financial inclusion across the spectrum as it transforms the country into a cashless economy. From the most basic feature of sending and receiving money, to performing simple tasks such as buying airtime and data in the comfort of your home or paying bills and school fees, you can now transact across the borders as well…
By Our Reporter The Fourth Industrial Revolution commonly referred to as 4IR or Industry 4.0 has been a buzz phrase for many across the world for quite some time. With over 20 years of telecom experience in Asia and Africa, Somdev Sen, the Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Uganda sheds more light on the concept. Although it is a buzz phrase for many in the developed part of the world, for a country like Uganda, a lot of the 4IR concepts may seem to be too farfetched. However, it is a necessity that we all should work towards achieving. With…
By Our Reporter Singer Lydia Jazmine has expressed excitement about being one of the celebrities selected to feature on Dance with Valentino, a new, fun and exciting reality dance TV show. “I’m excited to be part of this new project called Dance with Valentino, a TV show which explores the healing power of dance,” the ‘Omalawo’ singer wrote on her Facebook page. Jazmine is the second celebrity to be unveiled for the show after celebrated actress Sarah Kisauzi. According to the show producers, she will get on the dance floor to do salsa, a popular Latin dance. “I can’t wait for…
By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has launched an online shop on its website that will enable customers conveniently, quickly and safely order for devices. The platform that is now live, provides customers a wide range of devices to include; the 4G Pocket WIFI/MIFI, WIFI Indoor Router, a pair of Broadband Outdoor and Indoor Unit and My First 4G Smartphone. Commenting on the launch, the Airtel Uganda Managing Director V.G. Somasekhar said; “We are excited to launch this platform that will provide Airtel customers with an easy, quick and safe way to purchase our products. We strongly believe in putting our…
By Our Reporter The economic and financial constraints caused by COVID-19 have been felt by many people in Uganda. However, telecom giant, MTN Uganda through its MTN MoMo Nyabo Together Promotion, is restoring lives in ways unimaginable. Betty Nanfuka, 54, from Buwama in Masaka district, won herself 5,000,000 Uganda shillings. Nanfuka refused to believe that she had won till she received the actual MTN team at her residence in Buwama. The mother of twelve and grandmother of ten danced and jubilated while welcoming the MTN team to her residence in Buwama. Nanfuka said she would use the money she has…