Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter MultiChoice has officially launched Showmax, it’s internet-based TV service in Uganda. Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Colin Asiimwe, the Head of Marketing revealed that MultiChoice continues to take strides that enable the business remain relevant to its customers. “The entertainment industry is very dynamic and has witnessed several game-changing interruptions and molding including delivery of entertainment and TV over the internet,” Colin Asiimwe said, adding that, “to remain relevant to our subscribers, we must do two things; one is to be 5 steps ahead of the pack or constantly and instantaneously evolve as things change.” Showmax,…

By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has launched the 3rd edition of the highly rewarding MoMoNyabo promotion. Under the theme “MoMoNyabo Together”, this year’s promotion is designed to help MTN customers with the much-needed support following the negative effects of the covid19 pandemic on the wellbeing of many Ugandans. Unlike previous editions which were characterized by fanfare around the country and giving away of cars, motorbikes and other prizes, this year MTN is focusing the promotion on supporting customers meet their most urgent needs such as domestic welfare, rebuilding small businesses or meeting outstanding obligations among others. “Life has not been…

By Our Reporter In preparation of COVID-19 restrictions in Botswana, the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the government’s Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Central Medical Stores did an audit on the availability of medicine such as antiretrovirals (ARVs). According to UNAIDS, Botswana needed to acquire 2.3 million doses of ARVs for adults living with HIV to meet the demand for the following nine months1. With a 20.3% prevalence of adults living with HIV in Botswana, it is one of the countries where the pandemic is…

By Our Reporter ISBAT University has announced a new partnership with Airtel Uganda aimed at providing students with free access to the University’s Hybrid Blended Learning platform using the Airtel internet platform. The partnership that is in line with the Uganda government’s efforts to ensure safety for everyone as well as education and business continuity from home will see Airtel provide free access to student numbers provided by the university and will be available to all active students of the current semester (Spring 2020). Commenting about this partnership during the launch, ISBAT University Vice Chancellor Dr. K.M. Mathew noted that…

By Our Reporter  The Innovation Village has launched its new location in Mbarara City. This is their 3rd new location since the beginning of the year 2020. According to CK Japheth, the Team Lead at The Innovation Village, “The Innovation Village is a promise to entrepreneurs. Our motivation is the potential that Ugandans have to contribute solutions to the problems challenging their country.” “In Mbarara, we have set up a community where women and young entrepreneurs can come to network, connect and meet each other, and our mandate is to ensure that entrepreneurs realize their potential, work through their ideas…

By Our Reporter As Dance With Valentino reality show premieres this month, prepare to get blown away by the epic storytelling done through dance on the show. But first, you’re going to get addicted to the show’s theme song which dropped on Wednesday. The producers of Dance with Valentino tapped the enchanting vocals of two stunning singers; Ariho Esther aka Essie and Daniel Kawesa for the song which was produced and mastered by Big Nash. Who is Ariho Esther? Ariho Esther Yvonne aka Essie is a 27-year-old Ugandan singer who is strongly passionate about music in its truest and rawest…

By Our Reporter  Hariss International, the manufacturers of RIHAM products, have announced a new Oner Fruit Juice flavour. The juice now comes in a  Grapes and Berries flavour,giving consumers another option to choose from. Oner Grapes & Berries is an addition to the already existing flavours of the Oner family – Oner Apple and Oner Mango which were launched into the market in 2014, and have since grown into successful brands. “We have introduced a new Oner Juice blend of Grapes and berries to grow and diversify the brand’s family while also fulfilling the consumers’ desire for fruit Juice.” Hariss…

By Our Reporter Customers are now able to do their shopping at Shell Select shops through a new online shopping platform dubbed “Click to Collect or Deliver”. Via a dedicated website, for an initial 10 shops spread across the suburbs in and around Kampala, customers can do product browsing, order placement, and later pick the groceries when packed and ready, or have the goods delivered to their doorstep. In due course, customers will also be able to access the solution on the Shell Africa App, that currently includes the Shell Loyalty programme for various customers. The online store will allow…

By Our  Reporter Donville Properties, a leading property management company in Uganda has announced a partnership with Dubai Real Estate Company, Damac Properties. As part of the partnership, Donville Properties will now be able to let and manage properties in Dubai, on top of their vast Ugandan property listing. According to the CEO of Donville Properties, Collins Muyanja, the company prides in managing and constructing some of the most luxurious properties on the land. “Our partnership with Damac Properties has only served our long term purpose of extension. But we have always created experiences for people who appreciate and can…

By Our Reporter What a ‘year’ these first six months of 2020 have been! The COVID-19 ‘new normal’ era has made us to get cracking and find new and innovative ways to survive a lot of unexpected disruption. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected and be prepared for anything! Now is the time to take a fresh look at our finances and get smart about how we will manage the months to come. Ascenify Uganda, a Personal Development and Performance Management consultancy firm, is offering a Financial Management Class designed to provide practical skills…