Applications are now open in Uganda for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that sees startups pitch their innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges. In addition to monetary prizes, VEI winners gain access and exposure to Visa’s vast networks of partners in the banking, merchant, VC, and government sectors. The winners also benefit from receiving recognition from one of the world’s most trusted and valuable brands. The Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) finals will be livestreamed on July 27 on TechCrunch – a leading online…
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Desire Tusiimire, the first of seven Ugandan contestants to audition at The Voice Africa impressed the coaches with her vocal prowess during her debut performance of Jireh by Maverick City, thus motivating coach Awilo Longomba to push the button in her favor. The continental music competition is sponsored by Airtel Africa. Unlike other musical contests, The Voice Africa involves blind auditions in which coaches hear the talent perform and if they are impressed, they push a button to select the talent for their team. If more than one coach pushes the button, the talent will then have to choose which…
RUBiS Energy, one of the leading oil and gas companies in Uganda, has rebranded an additional ten new service stations across Uganda, further extending its affordable high-quality products and services closer to customers across Uganda. The newly rebranded service stations which include; RUBiS Ntinda, Kamwokya, Bbira, Mengo, Kisenyi, Wobulenzi, Iganga 2, Bwebajja, Kigumba, and Namunsi are strategically located to offer a wide range of high-quality products and services comprising of UltraTec petrol and diesel fuels, convenience stores, Lubricants, and car service. Rubis came into Uganda following an acquisition of several companies in East Africa by the French Multinational Rubis Energie…
Uganda Baati, the leading manufacturer and supplier of quality building solutions in Uganda, joined thousands of cheerful runners on Sunday to support the Kabaka Birthday Run, a charitable celebration aimed at overcoming challenges in the public health sector of the country. The 2023 Kabaka’s Birthday run was projected to raise awareness and strengthen the efforts to fight the HIV/ AIDS prevalence in Buganda and Uganda at large, under the theme: “The fight to end HIV/ AIDS by 2030.” During the Kabaka Run 2023, Uganda Baati provided support through various means, including financial contributions and the provision of branded T-shirts for…
Uganda Police has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged trafficking of 17 kids in Wakiso district. “On the 15th of April 2023, a reliable source reported to the police that a lady with 17 young children was sighted at the Nkoowe-Mende boda boda stage in Nkoowe village, Kaliti parish, Wakiso district, at around 5 a.m.,” said Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire. Owoyesigyire said officers from Wakiso police responded immediately and recovered all the children and their luggage. “Two suspects, Caroline Niyebare and Dina Ashaba, were arrested and are currently detained at Wakiso police station,” he…
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The Entebbe Airport Taxi football team received an assortment of sports equipment from Holiday Express Hotel. This included two sets of jerseys, sockings, balls and boots worthy Ug.shs 5,000,000. This gear was officially handed over to the team on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Entebbe airport playground by Isaiah Kojwong, the director of Holiday Express Hotel. Kojwong was also joined by the Hotel sales and marketing manager Joy Mirembe and a chef, Badru Abiine. “We have had a long positive working relationship with the Entebbe Airport Taxi Drivers’ association. This dates as far back as 2003. Giving back the sports…
Pesapal Uganda is excited to announce an upcoming webinar on the theme “Enhancing Your E-commerce Business with Pesapal” on April 18th, 2023. The webinar aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips on developing a profitable e-commerce brand and business, identifying scamming, spamming, and phishing methods, and safeguarding businesses from online payment fraud. The e-commerce landscape has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with businesses and consumers alike embracing the convenience and accessibility of online shopping. However, with this growth, there has also been an increase in online fraud and cybercrime, posing challenges to businesses, especially in the area of…
Non-Governmental Organisations play a critical role in the socioeconomic development of a country, whether that be the creation of citizen agency or creating employment for thousands of citizens. In the execution of these and more roles, NGOs come across multiple hurdles which often times, require the intervention of and response of financial institutions. It was against this background that dfcu Bank held a successful breakfast meeting for Non-Governmental Organizations at Hotel Africana in Kampala, bringing together participants from various NGOs across multiple areas of work from across the country. Godfrey Mundua, Head Corporate Banking at dfcu, highlighted the Bank’s commitment…
Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda has joined hands with Rotary Club towards the continued support of the humanitarian initiatives. This was during a press launch held at Kampala Serena Hotel where Rotary unveiled the official partners of the 98th Rotary District Conference. Speaking at the launch, Beatrice Lugalambi the General Manager Marketing and Corporate Communication Centenary Bank thanked all key players for their contribution towards charitable causes in the country and reaffirmed that the bank would continue to support these humanitarian initiatives. “Centenary Bank appreciates the Rotary Leadership in Uganda and beyond for the noble acts…