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By Our Reporter dfcu Bank has rewarded six Investment Clubs with cash prizes for emerging the winners of the Bank’s Investment Club campaign dubbed “Bonanza ne Investment Club App”. The two-month campaign which was aimed at encouraging Investment Clubs to grow their savings attracted participation from existing and new Savings Groups across the country. The Clubs received UGX 1,000,000/- each, which was presented to them during a financial literacy session organized by the Bank under the theme, “Building and growing the Investments Engine.” The session was also attended by over sixty Investment Clubs. The six campaign winners included; Eight Investment…

By Our Reporter Valentine’s Day is upon us. Held on February 14, it is a time to celebrate romance and love but this doesn’t mean singles can not also revel in the day’s festivities. This Valentine’s, TV star Lynda Ddane is organizing a special party for the singles. Aptly named “Singles party”, the fete will be held at the Ninety9 rootop bar at Naguru Skyz Hotel. The party will feature DJ Kasbaby and Ciza who will get revelers grooving as they mingle and enjoy signature cocktails. While the singles party away at the Ninety9 rootop bar, couples will also be…

By Our Reporter Total Uganda has reaffirmed their commitment to their continued partnership with the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) by contributing Shs30,000,000 towards the construction of a classroom block at Namagera Church of Uganda Primary School in Nakaseke, Wakiso District. The school was constructed in 1980 and currently has a capacity of 290 pupils. A visit by Total Uganda’s staff to the school revealed that the poor infrastructure (classrooms), limited sanitary facilities and lack of accommodation for teachers were among the issues affecting the school’s academic performance. Total Uganda’s Managing Director, Obi IMEMBA handed over the cheque to General…

By Bash Mutumba Alexander Bagonza aka A Pass had promised his followers on Twitter that he would never open the app again this year until he has a hit song. Well, this was no bluff, and the hinted Ykee Benda collabo turned out to be a hit, by the name “Turn Up The Vibe”. Since its release, the hard-hitting banger, with a thumping bass line has been perceived as a rip off from older songs, like “Singa” by Bobi Wine. Clearly, this is a rather selfish opinion, and if you ask me, it doesn’t hold any water. The masterpiece produced…

By Our Reporter The Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda (FMU) president has spoken out strongly against a section of motocross club members that have broken away to form their own association. The breakaway faction which is led by former Federation of Motorsport Clubs of Uganda deputy vice president, Barak Orland recently launched a new organization named the Motorcycling Association of Uganda (MAU). The group announced their breakaway last month and has even gone ahead to draw a calendar for their activities this year, with their first event slated for later this month at Busiika. Speaking to media on Friday,…

By Our Reporter Renowned venture capitalist, global speaker, author and business mogul Vusi Thembekwayo will be in Uganda from 4th to 7th March this year for a series of exclusive engagements with Uganda’s business community. Vusi, who is being hosted by Capital One Group – a marketing communications agency operating in Uganda and Kenya, will address the business community in two sessions; ‘Breakfast With Vusi’ to be held at Kampala Serena hotel and ‘Cocktails With Vusi’ which will be held at Naguru Skyz Hotel. Paul Mwirigi Muriungi, Capital One Group’s Managing Director, expressed excitement at this once in a lifetime…

By Our Reporter  MultiChoice Uganda has rewarded 200 customers who took part in the back-to-school promo dubbed “Sasanya Amajja” that was launched in December, 2019. The “Sasanya Amajja” promo was intended to reward DStv and GOtv customers who subscribed or reconnected their DStv or GOtv for a period of two months running from December 2019 to 31st January 2020 with cash prizes and scholastic materials. Colin Asiimwe, Head of Marketing at MultiChoice Uganda, while addressing the winners and media revealed that MultiChoice Uganda chose to be involved in the education journey of school going children who are some of their…

By Our Reporter YoTV Channels and MTN Uganda have today announced a partnership that will allow customers to easily and conveniently access local TV and radio on their smartphones. YoTV Channels is a mobile and web-based solution that aggregates local media content (TV and Radio) and makes it seamlessly available wherever you are. With more than 50 local channels already, YoTV Channels allows its customers to enjoy local content at their convenience with ability to pause, rewind, record and catch up with missed programs up to 24 hours. While announcing this partnership, Aggrey Mugisha, the YoTV Channels CEO noted that…

By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited has handed over to the state Minister for Environment, Hon Beatrice Atim Anywar a pledge to work with the government, other corporate companies and citizens countrywide to grow, restore and conserve 40 Million trees around Uganda every year for the next five years. This is in a bid to restore Uganda’s forest cover and conserve the environment. The pledge was delivered by a group of runners who were flagged off from Kampala by the speaker of Parliament and delivered in Gulu after a two days 330-km long relay Marathon. The Ministry of Water and…

By Our Reporter LightHouse Television (LTV), one of the oldest TV stations in Uganda, is gearing up for its anniversary celebrations. The Christian station will be celebrating 24 years of existence at a crusade that will be held at Kololo Independence Grounds this Saturday, February 8. The ceremony will be graced by various Christian leaders from across the globe with international evangelist and Jewish Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider as the Guest of Honor. Speaking to media, the Rabbi said that he hopes to impart the spirit of creativity and divine intelligence among Ugandans. “With me, it’s not about hype. I…