Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter Bell Lager has launched a new campaign dubbed the Bell CEO. The brand is searching for creative and uniquely talented individuals with outstanding social skills to be appointed the CEO, an acronym coined to mean Chief Enjoyments Officer. “The Bell CEO campaign will provide a platform for uniquely creative individuals to showcase their skills and talent. We intend to empower vibrant individuals to tap into the digital landscape showing them that they have the ability to explore their unique talent to grow, become job creators and earn a sustainable income.” Said Emmy Hashakimana, Marketing and Innovations Director,…

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By Our Reporter The Minister of ICT and National Guidance Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has said that the government of Uganda will continue working with Huawei in fast-tracking digital in order to achieve the 2040 digital vision. He made these remarks at the Huawei ICT Congress 2023 held at Sheraton Hotel Kampala on Wednesday. The Huawei ICT Congress is a mirror of the Mobile World Congress always held in Barcelona where Huawei has been a top exhibitor showcasing the latest technology. The Huawei ICT Congress 2023 with the theme “Guide to the Intelligent World” organized by Huawei Uganda is aimed at…

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By Our Reporter Pearl Magic Loko viewers are in for a treat with two new original series, Akanyoola Bikya and Omwana Wendagu, set to premiere on the channel this April. Akanyoola Bikya depicts the conflict that occurs when the Bwogi family and its intertwined community are at war and rarely take into account the painful consequences of their desires. In Omwana Wendagu, there is a story of forbidden love and family secrets involving William, a young man from an affluent religious family. William desires to marry Mulungi, a girl from a poor background whose father is a witch doctor. However,…

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By Our Reporter CiplaQuality Chemicals Industries Limited (CiplaQCIL) won two awards — Quality & Innovation award and the Learning & Development award — in the Best HR Practices Awards that were held at the Kampala Serena Hotel last Friday. The Best HR Practices Awards seeks to recognise companies that have implemented people policies, systems, and processes that create and sustain productivity along with industrial peace and harmony. The survey, which was conducted in 2022, attracted the participation of over 3800 employees from various industries in Uganda across 14 thematic areas on the best HR practices critical for influencing positive employment…

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By Our Reporter Winnie Nwagi entertained guests at the premiere of The Voice Africa Season One watch party that was held at Nexus Longue on Sunday. Nwagi performed some of her hit singles including; Jangu, Malaika, Kano Koze, Matala among others. She also used the opportunity to encourage the 7 Ugandans participating in the show to be themselves and do their best to bring the prize home. The Voice is the number one competition format music and entertainment show in the world, airing in over 180 countries. Building on the success of The Voice Nigeria, Airtel Africa partnered with the…

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By Monica Acirocan Taking out a loan to pay for your child’s tuition is a significant financial decision. While it can help with education costs, it can also have a negative impact on your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and overall financial health. Unfortunately, many parents make mistakes when taking out loans for their children’s education, so, I will share some of the most common ones and offer advice on how to avoid them. Not exploring all options The first mistake that parents make is not exploring all options. Parents should research and consider all available financial aid options, such as…

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By Our Reporter The highly anticipated show, The Voice Africa, has officially premiered today. The show will follow the format of the global show, starting out with blind auditions, battle rounds, knockouts, playoffs and conclude with the live shows. The show will run for 25 weeks, airing one show per week, with the first shows running the blind auditions based solely on the talents’ voices and not looks. The Voice Africa is expected to attract both a pan-African and global audience, featuring a high-profile panel of coaches and TV hosts who will witness one of the 100 selected talents eventually…

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By Our Reporter In 2021, the National Planning Authority (NPA) reported that 87% of Ugandans who had completed their education are unemployed and 20% of those that find jobs are underemployed due to reasons like lack of actual skills needed by the job market. The high rate of unemployment has been discussed as one of the reasons why the country may not attain middle-income status by 2040. In a bid to mitigate the unemployment challenge, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) runs a Graduate Training program that enrolls trainees from Ugandan universities and gives them the opportunity to train and learn from…

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By Our Reporter A few years ago, not many of knew the younger sibling to Ugandan RnB singer Michael Ross. And just two years back, Allan ’Kutos’ Katongole was merely living in his brother’s shadow, but one audition in now famous TV series Sanyu has changed his life for the better. For this, he won the best actor at the recently concluded Uganda Film Festival, but to get there, he has had to go through many career switches. He shares how he has managed to prevail with Flavia Tumusiime on the Home of our Stars show. Formerly a gospel musician,…

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By Our Reporter Her Royal Highness the Nnaabagereka (Queen) Sylvia Nagginda Luswata has officially launched her autobiography. Titled ‘The Nnaabagereka: Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata: An Autobiography’, the book is a first-person account of the Nnaabagereka’s life detailing her journey through life – from birth to self-discovery, self-empowerment, marriage, motherhood and service towards the Kingdom of Buganda and the nation of Uganda. The launch ceremony, held at Kampala Sheraton Hotel on Thursday, was a lush and exclusive event attended by the American Ambassador to Uganda – Ms Natalie Brown; Princess Elizabeth Bagaya of Tooro; Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba; Ms Joyce Mpanga; Ms…

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