KCB Bank Uganda, through its revamped online banking platform, has provided a mobile loan of up to UGX 5 million that can be accessed by parents as they prepare for school fees payment. The KCB Mobi loan is a collateral free financial solution offered on the Bank’s mobile-based banking through the Unstructured Supplementary Service data (USSD) by dialing *244# and the KCBU Mobi App. Announcing the innovative mobile loan and the newly revamped mobile banking platform, Charles Kevin Ssemambo the Acting Head of retail banking noted that, “KCB Bank is cognizant of the financial hardships that parents and guardians face…
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To digitally enhance access to education, new skills and open up youth in Uganda to opportunities in the world, Roke Telkom, a Ugandan-owned telecom firm and Hello World, a UK-based charity that provides access to digital education for remote and marginalized communities, have partnered to refurbish a youth e-learning hub in Seguku, Wakiso. The solar-powered, e-learning computer booths known as HelloWorld Hubs are designed to provide hard-to-reach communities with access to educational software, games, video, and communication platforms. They also aim to provide people with the opportunity to connect with the rest of the world, have a voice in their community,…
New Flagship TECNO PHANTOM X2 PRO Makes a Stylish Debut with a Retractable Portrait Camera. FREE 5GB Airtel data every month for Three Months TECNO’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM launched its new flagship smartphone PHANTOM X2 Series. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature a retractable portrait lens comparable to a professional camera designed to capture our most cherished moments. The PHANTOM X2 Series comprises PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G and PHANTOM X2 5G, which marks the brand’s bold entrance into the high-end global smartphone market with a host of groundbreaking features and outstanding performance. With a 65mm focal length, 2.5x…
Emirates Skywards has hit a new record with more than 30 million members enrolled worldwide. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai is celebrating big with incredible offers including a chance to win one million Skywards Miles. Over the past two decades, the loyalty programme has evolved and grown to become one of the most recognized and valued loyalty programmes in the world. With industry leading initiatives, innovative product offerings, and more than 150 brand partners – Emirates Skywards continues to redefine the loyalty experience for customers, in the air and on-ground. Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates…
Campaign runs for 12 weeks up to 15th April 2023. Customers access unsecured personal loans of up to UGX 250 million. Up to 75 days repayment holiday for unsecured personal loans Schools to access unsecured overdrafts of up to 30% of expected school fees collections. Same day response to loan requests. Up to UGX 2 million mobi loans accessible in five minutes. dfcu Bank has launched 12-week campaign inspiring customers to ‘Reach for More’ by taking advantage of its special financial packages to achieve their aspirations/needs conveniently during the new year. Under the campaign, the Bank is providing collateral free…
Global Credit Rating Co ltd (GCR) has assigned Uganda Development Bank Limited (‘UDB’) national scale issuer private ratings of AA+(UG)/A1+(UG) in the long and short term respectively, a notch below the highest possible rating with the outlook accorded as Stable. At the same time, GCR has also assigned UDB an international scale long term issuer private rating of B with a Stable outlook balancing for the operating environment to remain vulnerable to domestic and geopolitical instability. GCR Ratings, an affiliate of Moody’s Investors Services has established itself as the leading ratings agency in Africa, accounting for the majority of all…
The first Emirates A380 to be completely refurbished under the airline’s US$ 2 billion retrofit program was deployed on the Dubai-London Heathrow service, operating as EK003. See this timelapse video of the retrofit work done on A6-EVM, the first of 120 Emirates aircraft to have completed its refurbishment. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Customers will notice the difference the moment they step onboard – the spacious A380 will look and feel even more impressive and comfortable. With our latest interiors and products, this newly refurbished aircraft elevates our inflight experience in all classes of travel and enables us to offer more…
Emirates will offer passengers yet another opportunity to ‘fly better’, with new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024. The new agreement will significantly improve the passenger experience with enhanced connectivity and greater global coverage, even on flights over the Arctic. The Airbus A350s will be the first Emirates aircraft to take advantage of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) satellite network, which powers the world’s first and only globally available broadband network, ensuring passengers can enjoy uninterrupted global connectivity, no matter their destination, including the North Pole.…
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has said the government has started the process of buying 10 acres of land in Kampala at the cost 100M (Shs 370bn) to resettle street vendors. This means each acre will cost the taxpayer Shs 37bn. “The other instance of dubious transaction is the matter in which the Central government has earmarked US $100 to purchase 10 acres of land in Kisenyi from a one Bosco Muwonge, ostensibly to resettle street vendors,” said Lukwago. “As elected leaders in Kampala we have vehemently opposed it since it’s just another cash bonanza for the cartel and mafia,”…
The Voice Africa by Airtel was officially launched at the Legends Rugby Grounds in Kampala city. Over 5,000 submissions were made and blind auditions have been concluded. The finalists (top seven) will be revealed in January 2023. Here is the question and answer to know more about this project. Brief about The Voice Africa The Voice Africa 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 executive producers of seasons three and four, FAME Studios Africa, to roll…