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MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is once again igniting a wave of positive social change with the launch of the second phase of its MTN Changemakers Initiative. This transformative program, designed to uplift and empower communities across Uganda, comes with a significant investment of UGX 500 million. This new phase will support 25 innovative projects across 20 districts, extending into Kampala, Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro, Ankole, Kigezi, West Nile, Karamoja, and more. The first phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, launched in 2023, already left an indelible mark on the lives of thousands of Ugandans. 25 standout projects were selected,…

Informal Women Traders and Youth are some of the most unserved and underserved people in matters digital and finance. For finance particularly, this is so because most Informal Women and Youth don’t have collateral security to use to access credit plus majority of their businesses are undocumented thus lack proper financial records and data to support their need for finances. With most formal institutions not welcoming them, many turn to seeking for support from alternative credit channels which are usually expensive. However, innovators are contributing to addressing this challenge through developing platforms that help create financial history and also record…

Universal TV (DStv Channel 117/GOtv Channel 38) has today announced the premiere of Wild Cards, a captivating comedy-drama series. Kicking off with a double-episode treat on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, this ten-part series promises to keep viewers hooked every Tuesday night with a fresh episode, running until 29 October 2024. Wild Cards is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a by-the-book, sardonic cop, and a spirited, clever con woman. Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti, Grey’s Anatomy) is a demoted detective who has begrudgingly spent the last year on the maritime unit, while Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan, Riverdale) has been living…

Interaction between AgriTech and FinTech is key to ensuring that Farmers can benefit more from Agriculture. Well as AgriTech focuses mainly on introducing technology in to agriculture, integration with FinTech (financial technology) moves this a notch higher as it doesn’t only make farmers adopt technology for farming but also ensures that they are able to transact – make and receive payments from the comfort of their farms. It is this interaction that Hamwe East Africa is spearheading. Started as an AgriTech in 2013, Hamwe has over the years transformed into an AgriTech – FinTech; all for the benefit of farmers.…

In the fast-evolving world of Information Technology (IT), large-scale projects are known for delays and cost overruns. In fact, more than 80% of IT projects fail to meet deadlines, while costs often spiral out of control. Such projects, often complex and multi-layered, involve numerous stakeholders and can stretch over extended periods. The causes of these delays are varied but common culprits include failure to engage stakeholders at every phase, lack of timely client sign-offs, scope creep, and insufficient staffing with the right expertise. Another crucial factor is the lack of top and middle management involvement throughout the process. The success…

Rebecca Cheptegei, a Ugandan long-distance athlete, has tragically passed away after a horrific attack that left her hospitalized in Kenya. The 28-year-old marathoner succumbed to full organ failure, according to reports from Kenyan health authorities. Her death has shocked the athletics community and cast a dark shadow over what had already been a challenging year for her. Earlier this week, few outside of long-distance running circles may have known Cheptegei’s name, despite her impressive athletic career. She had recently represented Uganda at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing 48th in the women’s marathon—a grueling 42-kilometer race that tests even the toughest…

The Swarovski Foundation has today unveiled the 2024 edition of the Creatives for our Future programme. The programme, which is conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Partnerships, is now accepting applications from young creatives from around the world, aged between 21 and 30 years, with innovative ideas that have the potential to accelerate sustainable development. This year, six successful applicants will receive financial support of €20,000, along with an education programme in collaboration with top international institutions, tailored one-on-one mentorship, and industry networking opportunities to advance their innovation and career. Entries are open from the 3rd September…

MTN MoMo Uganda has kicked off its International Remittances Campaign, which promises to reward over 100 lucky winners with round trip air tickets aboard Uganda Airlines, to exciting destinations. In an exciting event held at the MTN MoMo head offices today, the company handed over the first batch of air tickets, marking the beginning of a campaign designed to enhance the convenience and safety of sending money across borders while providing thrilling opportunities for its customers. This campaign encourages customers to utilize MTN MoMo’s authorized partners around the world, to ensuring that their loved ones around the world receive funds…

For Uganda to achieve last mile financial inclusion, there must be special focus on the unserved and underserved. This means that there must be equitable distribution and access to financial services. Several innovators have developed and rolled out solutions aimed at democratizing savings and borrowing. But more efforts are needed if financial inclusion is to be achieved. Among the platforms that are enabling people at the bottom of the pyramid to be able to save and access digital credit services is PesaSave. According to Steven Emalu, the Co-Founder and Team Lead at PesaSave, they started PesaSave to address the challenges…

His Excellency the President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Makerere University Chancellor. The former Minister of Defense replaces Dr. Ezra Seruma who has been in the position for over a decade. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, extended warm congratulations to Dr. Kiyonga on his prestigious appointment. In a tweet, Prof. Nawangwe welcomed Dr. Kiyonga to the service of Makerere University, expressing the university council’s enthusiasm for his leadership. “His Excellency the President of Uganda has appointed Dr. Crispus Kiyonga as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. On behalf of…