By Our Reporter Geofrey Twinamatsiko, Muzamiru Wasswa and Agnes Naluwooza were the first lucky winners of brand-new Toyota succeed cars in the fourth edition of the highly rewarding MTN MoMo Nyabo promotion dubbed MoMo Nyabo Waaka. Following the draw that was televised on Thursday last week, in which the three car winners were announced, the MTN MoMo team headed to Masaka City last week to hand over the first of 24 Toyota Succeed cars to Geofrey Twinamatsiko, who was in disbelief of his great luck until the car was handed over to him amidst celebrations from his family, friends and…
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By Our Reporter Absa Bank Uganda has committed to donate IT equipment worth UGX 131 million to the Uganda Police Training School at Kabalye, Masindi. The donation will include 10 laptops, 60 desktops, a projector and internet connection for the school’s resource center. The announcement was made by the bank’s senior leadership during a ceremony attended by senior members of the Uganda Police Force. In this first phase, the bank has handed over 23 computers worth UGX 54 million shillings. Speaking during the ceremony, Mumba Kalifungwa, Absa Bank Uganda’s Managing Director, said, “The world is moving towards a deepening digital…
By Our Reporter Agip Motel was Mbarara’s ultimate party place on Saturday night as the Walker’s Tour made a pitstop in the land of milk and honey. Draped in yellow and gold, the motel was host to the first up-country edition of the tour. Kicking off the night with a showcase of some of Mbarara’s finest talents who included Mat Henry, Vamous 256 and Truth 256 performing their new releases with MC Kacheche and media personality Deedan as his co-host working the crowd and warming it up for what was next. Among the Mbarara stars, it was the son of…
By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda has added Salam TV to its list of channels showing on its GOtv platform. While addressing the press at the launch ceremony, Lois Aber Kwikiriza, the Head of Marketing MultiChoice Uganda explained that, “we realized that our brothers and sisters the Muslims needed a channel where they would ably attend prayers or listen and watch the teachings of different spiritual leaders. It is therefore our biggest joy today to launch Salam TV onto our platform for Ugandans countrywide. GOtv’s biggest mandate has been to avail Ugandans with content and programming tailored for the Ugandan audience.” She…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has contributed Ugx 35 Million towards the Catholic church’s preparations for the forthcoming Uganda Martyrs day celebrations. This support is hinged on a long-standing relationship between MTN and the Catholic fraternity that has seen MTN extend support to its initiatives over the past years. Out of the 35 Million shillings, Ugx 10 Million will go towards boosting the new Archbishop, Paul Ssemwogerere’s preparations for Martyrs Day, while Ugx 25Million shillings will go towards the Fort portal Catholic Diocese, which is set to lead this year’s Martyrs’ Day Celebrations in Namugongo, on the 3rd of next…
By Our Reporter RnB star, Allan Toniks is in studio cooking and his fans can look forward to a big music serving soon. We have learnt the “Akahama” hitmaker is working on his first ever studio album. Titled “AWO”, the crooner has been giving his fans a sneak peek into the making of the album on his social media platforms. According to Jeremiah Ainebyona, the artiste’s PR manager, the album is being produced under the Evoke Uganda label in collaboration with various producers and is set to be officially launched early June this year. Jeremiah further noted that, “Toniks is…
By Our Reporter The Minister of ICT and National Guidance Hon. Chris Baryomunsi has launched a talent cultivation partnership between his Ministry and Huawei. The minister launched the partnership at the Uganda Institute of Communication Technology (UICT) which is a direct beneficiary. Through the partnership, students and ICT officers will be trained in courses such as 5G, A.I, Cloud, Security, Data communications and others that are required by employers. Huawei will provide staff professional development, sharing of the latest educational materials and resources on latest technologies, exchange of publications and other materials of common interest and promote unified international standards…
By Our Reporter Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija is returning for a seventh season. Announcing its return, MultiChoice Nigeria called for entries through online auditions which will close on Monday, 30 May 2022. Open to only individuals who are of Nigerian nationality, interested participants are expected to record a two-minute video of themselves stating why they should be picked to be a BBNaija season seven housemate. “We are set to make history once again with the seventh season of a show that is widely regarded as Africa’s biggest entertainment showcase and a major socio-economic driver in Nigeria.…
By Alvin Katto It’s important to note that companies take sales as a department very seriously, and they invest incredible portions of their budget to boost their sales. When you leave high school and you’re choosing the course that you want to take up at the university level, Sales is the last career you think of pursuing. The indifference towards Sales as a career is occasioned by the fact that Salespeople are viewed as annoying promoters who won’t leave you until you give them attention. Like a housefly. However, if you come from that school of thought perhaps you might…
By Our Reporter Rehmah Kasule, a renowned Ugandan author and Woman Leader, is among the 33 inspirational global women leaders who will be featured in CNBC’s Rising Women Series – Amplifying the Voices of African Leadership, an initiative launched by the global media house. While welcoming the news about her selection, Kasule said, “I am proud to be part of the CNBC’s Rising Women Series – Amplifying the Voices of African Leadership, launched by the Global Media Group.” The author has over the years played an instrumental role in mentoring, educating, and impacting young girls and women across Africa under…