By Our Reporter CHIL Group has launched its new venture capital fund for African tech startups to get a chance to scale their impact-driven companies. The fund, worth $87,500, is geared towards early-stage African technology startups whose products are in line with the continent’s development. This initiative seeks companies and founders in Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Property-tech, and retail sectors; as long as they embody values that investors align with. The program is especially encouraging women-led startups and startups promoting gender equality to apply. Startups applying are expected to have achieved a proof of concept and are ready to scale. CHIL…
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By Our Reporter Comedienne, Anne Kansiime is opening up her life to her fans with a new TV show on DStv. Dubbed KanSeeMe, the show delves into the life and times of Anne Kansiime; a successful, middle-aged comedian and entertainer coping with the recent passing of both her parents, as well as the birth of her first child, and her engagement to Skylanta. Speaking about the show, Anne Kansiime expressed excitement at the opportunity to share her life with her fans. “Culture and society have for so long driven us by the notion to keep our lives secret for different…
By Our Reporter The first edition of Big Brother Titans got off to a thrilling start during its dazzling live premiere in Johannesburg. The highly anticipated, border-breaking #BBTitans is a fusion of Big Brother Naija and Big Brother Mzansi, featuring Housemates from both countries. The grand prize? An impressive US$100,000. Helmed by BBNaija’s Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and BBMzansi’s Lawrence Maleka – co-hosts for this season of the much-loved franchise – the glittering launch featured performances by Boohle, D’Banj, Deep London, and Bontle Modiselle and the Bontle Modiselle Dance Studio. The #BBTitans stars were each introduced in front of a spirited live audience,…
By Our Reporter Global music streaming platform, QWEST TV is set to officially launch on DStv. Founded in 2017 by musical genius, the legendary Quincy Jones, alongside TV and music producer and programmer Reza Ackbaraly, Qwest TV plans to bring genre-agnostic musical content to the African continent. It will offer viewers exclusive access to high-end music, great concerts, documentaries and never-seen archived interviews. “We are elated to be part of Multichoice family and to launch Qwest TV to the African market. We are expanding our mission to offer high end music to everyone. Africa is a land of traditions and…
A resident of Kampala Reagan Mivule is on the run after his recent visit to Masaka did not go as planned. Reagan who is said to have had recent Masaka trips was nabbed and dragged to police in Masaka over gay allegations after he was nabbed with a one Babu with whom he is suspected to have a gay affair. Reagan is said to have escaped from police in disguise of making a call and is on the run. Police in Kampala and Masaka are all on the look out. Social Media has jumped onto this particular incident and has…
By Our Reporter MultiChoice Africa has appointed Dr Keabetswe Modimoeng as the new Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Group Executive. Dr Modimoeng is the former executive chairperson of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). His achievements at ICASA include the historic radio frequency spectrum auction in 2022, which was widely hailed as a key structural economic reform to improve competition in the South African economy. He is also a former award-winning Sunday Times journalist, held a corporate communications role at Anglo American (Kumba Iron Ore) as well as corporate citizenship manager for Samsung Electronics (Africa). “Kea is a…
By Our Reporter Five universities will be representing Uganda at the Africa regional finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2022/2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The universities include; Gulu, Kabale, Makerere, Kyambogo which will represent Uganda in Network Track whereas Muni will represent the country in Cloud track. “In total Uganda shall take 5 teams of threes to represent us in cloud and network track. The network track consists of Datacom, Security and Wireless Lan while Cloud track consists of Artificial intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing and Storage,” Huawei Technologies Uganda management said. The regional finals will be happening in South…
By Our Reporter Music stars, Eddy Kenzo and Bruno K will make an appearance in a new TV series dubbed Juniors Drama Club. The singers join a star-studded cast that includes media personalities and seasoned actors like Canary Mugume, Gaetano Kaggwa, Malaika Nyanzi, Dianah Nabatanzi, Sammy Wetala, Uncle Mo and Natasha Sinayobye among others. The show which premiered Thursday on Pearl Magic Prime also features young talents like Tyra Abok, Alvan Lakor, and Barack Babala. According to Allan Manzi, the show producer, the TV series is a family-friendly show that will appeal to all ages. “Viewers of Pearl Magic prime…
By Our Reporter The Voice, the world’s biggest musical competition series, has come to Africa. The inaugural edition of the Voice Africa was officially launched in October 2022. Previously, the competition has only been held in Nigeria, but for the first time ever, the musical contest has been extended to 13 other African countries. This after Airtel Africa moved to sponsor the singing competition. Uganda will participate alongside several other countries including Niger, Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Madagascar, Seychelles, Republic of Congo, Chad, Rwanda, DRC, Nigeria, and Gabon. Participation Criteria The first stage was a Video Audition, in which entrants…
By Our Reporter Uganda’s top celebrities have through a football game raised support towards children with disability at the Katalemwa Cheshire Rehabilitation Centre. The game held Monday at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo saw two teams – Team Alex Muhangi and Team Spice Diana – play a friendly game. A number of celebrities including Eddy Kenzo, Spice Diana, John Blaq, Alex Muhangi, Rikman Manrick, DJ Roja, Pinky, Myk Ouma, Kaiyz, Mr Mosh, Maulana & Reign, Hannington Bugingo, Gareth Onyango and DJ Michael played. Others included Kalela, Disan Galiwango, Sammy Wetala, Tony Mutengu, Musya, Melo, DJ Luidee, Abdu Wasike, Speaker…