Standard Chartered Bank Uganda unveiled a 360° Rewards program which is an end to-end solution managing ‘earn and burn’ of reward points via a comprehensive rewards catalogue for Debit Cards. This program is hosted on a platform that was developed with VISA to run a best in class loyalty program with clients earning reward points for all spends. This programme is free of charge and clients can use any Visa enabled Point of Sale location to transact. The Bank’s clients will earn reward points for every UGX 10,000 spent on retail purchases using the Bank’s visa card range to shop…
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The Minister for Information and ICT, Judith Nabakooba is set to meet officials from the Uganda Communications Commission over its directive to regulate social media users. Last week, UCC directed that entities currently offering or planning to commence the provision of online data communication and broadcasting services should officially register with it by October 5, 2020. The move has however received widespread condemnation by members of the public. However, Nabakooba told journalists on Sunday that her ministry is set to meet with UCC officials over the same. “We are going to meet and discuss further. If there is need to…
Uganda Tourism Board has Friday September 11 launched a domestic tourism campaign dubbed ‘Take On The Pearl’. The 8-week long campaign is aimed at jump-starting the country’s tourism with much emphasis on the domestic market, in addition to putting a spotlight on some of the country’s prized tourist attractions. Addressing attendees at the virtual launch of the campaign, Lilly Ajarova, CEO, Uganda Tourism Board noted there is an opportunity presented by the COVID-19 pandemic as destinations are now highlighting and harnessing the local market. “The pandemic has created an opportunity for us to look inwards and therefore travel our country.…
With the exciting night-life being reduced to low key house parties, TV dance battles and everyone trying to be a mixologist, the Johnnie Walker Highball is the easiest and coolest cocktail to try out in its simplest form. Forget about concoctions that you don’t understand, with the Highball all you need is just Johnnie Walker (either Red Label or Black Label) with mixers like Sprite/ Stoney or fresh lemon/Ginger juice, plus garnish in a tall glass over ice to set the mood of the party. The Johnnie Walker Highball is a popular whisky drink that has been a bar favourite in…
An unconfirmed number of machete wielding individuals raided the home of the government Spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo late Thursday according reports. Opondo was appearing on a late night talk show when he received information that his family, back in Mukono, wes under attack. “For now, I have lost contact with members of my family reported to be under attack by unknown people,” Opondo tweeted. The spokesperson claims that these unknown assailants had gained access to his bedroom and compound. The police were immediately alerted. “Our territorial team from Mukono responded to the disturbance call from the home…
According to a statement dated 09/09/2020 by Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, one suspect who has been detained at Kawempe Police station has tested positive for COVID-19 The suspect is a male juvenile aged 15, a resident of Bwaise was arrested on allegations of defiling of a three year old girl. The investigations into the alleged defilement were concluded and the suspect was produced at Nabweru court and remanded to juvenile remand home at Naguru. While at Naguru, the officials at the remand home demanded for a COVID-19 negative certificate before he could be admitted. Police took him for…
As part of their Safe Motherhood Initiative, Airtel Uganda has today handed over a brand new ultrasound scan to Bukwo District. The donated mobile ultrasound-scan is portable and power efficient making it possible for health workers to access patients wherever they are thus reducing risk and the transport burden on patients. According to the Airtel Uganda Human Resource Director Mrs. Flavia Ntambi, maternal health is one of the key points of focus under the health pillar of the Airtel Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. “We are happy to contribute to the safe delivery statistics in Bukwo District and Uganda in general…
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has endorsed the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine as the best successor of the current President of Uganda Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Magufuli who was addressing journalists on Tuesday about his ongoing presidential campaigns said that incase Ugandans vote for Bobi Wine, they would have gotten a smartest, accurate and intelligent young leader. “Kyagulanyi is a young, smart and intelligent leader and that is the leader Uganda currently needs,” he said. Meanwhile, Magufuli is also seeking a second term as the President of Tanzania under the card of Chama Cha…
Spark TV life wire presenter Nakitto Rehemahvalias aka Precious Remmy yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Wakiso based Kampala Children’s Centre, a home of hundreds of children that are under the watch of Bishop Arnold Muwonge. Remmy did not only spend her time engaging in their home activities but also shared with them a word on career mentorship and life virtues. Remmy also visited Wakiso giant schools, Destiny Bridge Academy Primary school and Stride High School, top schools in primary and secondary respectively. Both schools are owned by Bishop Arnold Muwonge. Remmy Shares a passionate love for Kampala Children’s centre…
Spark TV life wire presenter Nakitto Rehemahvalias aka Precious Remmy yesterday paid a courtesy visit to Wakiso based Kampala Children’s Centre, a home of hundreds of children that are under the watch of Bishop Arnold Muwonge. Remmy did not only spend her time engaging in their home activities but also shared with them a word on career mentorship and life virtues. Remmy also visited Wakiso giant schools, Destiny Bridge Academy Primary school and Stride High School, top schools in primary and secondary respectively. Both schools are owned by Bishop Arnold Muwonge. Remmy Shares a passionate love for Kampala Children’s centre…