By Our Reporter

Active and disconnected DStv and GOtv customers who pay for their current package are getting upgraded to a higher package for 30 days of access to a wider viewing experience in an ongoing campaign aimed at rewarding customer loyalty.

“This offer is just one of the ways in which we want to show our loyal customers that we value them,” said Sauya Nakayiga, the Head of Retention, MultiChoice Uganda.  “It is a great opportunity to enrich lives with access to additional quality entertainment on us.”

Active DStv customers on Compact Plus, Compact, Family and Access and GOtv Plus, Value and Lite customers can take advantage of this offer to sample entertainment available on higher packages by paying their subscription on time. Customers who are currently disconnected can simply reconnect during the offer period to benefit.

DStv and GOtv customers will be able to enjoy a wide array of content on their boosted offering including world-class sporting action alongside exciting local content, international movies, series, telenovelas, music, news and kids’ entertainment for less.

The campaign has been running since January and will end on February 29th.

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By Reporter

Alex Muhangi and comedy Store have today announced they will have a country wide tour this year. Unlike in the past, comedy store will this year visit all major regions on the country and 9 districts will host comedy store between March and May.

Comedy Store country tour will start with the Eastern region in Mbale on the 27th, head to Busia on 28th and be in Jinja on 29th March.

It will in April head to Western starting with Fort Portal to n 2nd, Mbarara on 3rd and Masaka on 4th.

The Northern region will have the districts of Lira, Gulu, Arua on 1st, 2nd and 3rd of May respectively.

According to Alex Muhangi, this is intended to share the fun Kampala people have enjoyed for years with other regions as well. “Comedy store has so many people that live it but do not have access because of distance so we have brought it closer” he told the website.

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By Stuart G-Khast

Over the weekend as Tanzanian singer Harmonize was in the country, Spice Diana rushed him to studio and recorded a song with him. The two are said to have been in touch for long and both used the opportunity to do a song together while the male singer was in the country.

Whe we may not be certain when the song will be released, we can confirm it has been finished and is ready for release. The song was recorded by Nessim and Daddy Andre.

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By Stuart G-Khast

With several musicians taking their political stands ahead of the forthcoming elections, the latest is Ziza Bafana who contrary to many like Big Eye has taken his stand against the ruling government.

Bafana last year released a song in Praise of the President titled “Musanvu” but has lately made a U-turn to the pressure group People Power. Today, Ziza Bafana visited Bobi Wine at his home in an initiation to the group and has vowed to stay loyal to him and his people power motives.

Ziza Bafana joins musicians like Yung Mullo, Lil Pazzo and others who has vowed to stand by Bobi Wine.

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By Reporter

The ghetto kids are all smiles after securing aid from the Ugandan Parliament. The ghetto kids last year ran to the speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga to aid clear balance for the Makindye based home that was being taken back by owner after failing yo clear balance.

Today, they have been blessed with 114 million shillings to get their home back in their grip.

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By Our Reporter

They are rich and famous, but the love of their life somehow continues to elude them. That’s a story that is all too familiar. We have seen way too many celebrities struggle with love. And, often, their tumultuous relationships are displayed for all to see in the tabloids making fodder for idle street talk.

That is what to expect in new TV series, Loving Tyra, that is now showing on Pearl Magic. Tyra is a successful musician with everything she can possibly need in her life; the money, the houses, the fame, the cars, the talent, all except LOVE.

However, in a twist of fortune, she unsuspectingly gets entangled with a fugitive and conman who is out hunting for his next victim. With her weak emotions and pressure from her fans and media, she ends up opening up to him.

She soon finds herself trapped in a web of love, music and mending old friendships, all that will challenge her beliefs and turn her life upside down.

The TV series stars Vivian Gold Kaitesi in the leading role as Tyra. Kaitesi has featured in several hit films and TV productions including Pretending To Be Fine (2014), Damage (2016), Hustle (2017), The Game TV Series (2017), to mention but a few.

The drama unfolds in a 13-part series that airs every Thursday at 7.30pm on Pearl Magic, available on all DStv packages, and available up to GOtv Value.

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By Reporter

The late Elly Wamala may have gone but 2020 could see his predecessor re-ignite his long blunt sword.

Lukwatsss is the late’s grandson and has ventured into the singing arena ready to take it on and shine. Previously, he has done songs like Mona Lisa, She Says, BullDozaa, Milan, Tib, Kapable and now Dakota.

We sample his latest for you to tell us if the talent is worth the hype.

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By Our Reporter

Like the prodigal son, Raymond Mujuni has been welcomed back to NTV Uganda.

The investigative journalist who had left the Serena-based station in late 2017 to join the investigations desk for rival Kamwokya-based station, NBS TV confirmed his return to NTV on Tuesday.

“Glad to rejoin the Nation Media Group,” Mujuni confirmed on a social media. “I look forward to engaging, improving and growing the content on its platforms to reflect the needs of our audiences.”

According to word on the grapevine, Mujuni resigned from NBS TV over salary-related issues. Sources also revealed that the station failed to deliver on their promise for more resources to support his investigative work.

During his two years at NBS, Mujuni was directly involved in 11 investigative reports.

He returns to NTV Uganda in an editorial role.

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By Reporter

The month of May is only two months away and the primaries for NRM regional Representatives will be held at Namboole stadium. One of the most sought after place is the position of the vice chairperson western Uganda where Burundi ambassador Kyaligonza Matayo has been representing.

However, new blood Diini Emmanuel Kisembo has shown keen interest to unseat the incumbent. Dr. Diini Kisembo has 10 major laid out objectives after he starts his tenure. Among them is to retrieve full support of the youth in they region back to NRM.

“The young people of the western region have been poluted with many emerging pressure groups, my major objective as vice chairperson western region is to consolidate them back tobthe ruling party” Dr Kisembo said.

Dr Diini is the current Executive Director of Bunyoro Kitara Youth Initiative for Development.

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By Staff Writer

Uganda Musician Pallaso survived death by a whisker after being ambushed by a Xenophobic Gang.

Pallaso was traveling with a friend in the late evening to Randfotein when their car was stopped by a gang.

The gang went ahead to harass Pallaso whom they mistook for a Nigerian and blamed for stealing all South African jobs.

Pallaso narrates that he escaped only to be knocked by a car. By the time we came to press, Pallaso was still hiding in a nearby school garage uncertain of the next stepsm

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NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba

By Our Reporter

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has warned the public against purchase of whole or part of its land at Lubowa, along Entebbe Road in Wakiso district.

The Fund issued a warning in response to an advertisement that was published in the media by a law firm on February 6, 2020 calling for interested buyers for land purported to be of Freehold Tenure measuring 10.864 Hectares/28 Acres located at Lubowa, Kitiko.

According to a notice published by the Fund on February 17,2020, the features of the said land correspond with land which belongs to the Fund, comprised in Block 269, Plots 274,323 and 1322 Lubowa Estate.

NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba said that the Fund registered a complaint with Police to deter the attempted encroachment.

“The Police is currently conducting investigations. We caution the public against any attempt to purchase the said land because the Fund is the registered owner,” he said.

In a caveat emptor published on Monday, the Fund also said that it would not hesitate to institute criminal and civil action against any persons involved in the purported transaction on the land.

The Fund purchased the 565 acres of the land at Lubowa in 2003 to develop a housing estate, comprising of 2,741 housing units and related amenities.

The development will be implemented in a maximum of 10 Phases, over a period of 10 years at a cost of about USD400Million.

Construction of phase 1 comprising of 326 housing units and accompanying amenities is ongoing. And according to Byarugaba its at 55% completion.

“It is therefore of utmost importance that the public does not fall for any purported land transactions because that is unlawful, illegal and amounts to trespass,” Byarugaba added.

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By Our Reporter

Swangz Avenue’s new singer, Azawi is cooking something big for her fans.

We have learnt that the “Quinamino” hitmaker is working on her debut EP under the label. Titled “LO FIT”, the 5-track EP is expected out late this month. It will feature songs like “Lo Fit”, “Crazy Lover”, “Repeat It”, and “Mbinyumirwa”.

Azawi has worked with producers Kuseim and Twisky LuoBoy on the project.

“Azawi will debut the EP with a big celebration  where she will perform all the songs off the project,” a source close to the singer told this website.

The listening party will take place on Friday, February  28th.

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Chameleone with his new manager Bijou Fortunate

By Our Reporter

Legendary hitmaker, Dr Jose Chameleone will be heading out-west this weekend as the headlining act for Masaka’s edition of the popular Johnnie Walker Highball Tour party series. This will be the singer’s first big show under his new management.

Chameleone recently unveiled Bijou Fortunate as his new manager. Bijou is a renowned events manager and co-owner of Muchachos Ltd, an event management and experiential marketing company.

The pair will kick off their journey together  at Club Tavern for Masaka’s ultimate party turn-up on Saturday.

The star will share stage with singer Chosen Becky alongside Selector Jay on the decks and Miss Deedan as the emcee of the evening.

Other acts joining the epic line up include some of Masaka’s very own DJ’s and MC’s like DJ Matta DJ Katts and MC Might Dragon.

Meanwhile, revelers will during the party also be introduced to the Highball, a brand-new way through which they can consume their whisky whilst giving them a fun and exciting experience.

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By Our Reporter

Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has excited his Ugandan fans online after he revealed that he will be coming to Uganda soon.

Real names Adedamola Adefolahan, the 24 year-old singer and songwriter took to Social Media to make the announcement.

“Uganda, see you soon.” He tweeted, drawing dozens of responses marked with excitement from UOT.

“First Rudeboy, now Fireboy. You boys are never letting our savings rest,” one user wrote.

“Can’t miss this one. Vibrations and Jealousy are my favorite songs,” another added.

“I can’t deal. I think let me just go to the airport now.” another responded.

Fireboy is currently signed to music label YBNL Nation under which he released his debut music album titled “Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps” in November 2019.

The 13-track album comprised of songs like “Jealous”, “What If I Say” and “Vibration” which have garnered significant airplay locally and won him over a legion of Ugandan fans.

While the news was received with excitement, details about his Uganda show still remain scanty.

We will keep you posted.

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Wim Vanhelleputte, the MTN Uganda CEO.

By Our Reporter

MTN Uganda has been recognized by Rohde & Schwarz with the “Highest Network Performance Score” award for its data and voice services.

The award was officially presented to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MTN Uganda – Mr. Win Vanhelleputte at the company’s offices in Kololo, Nyonyi Gardens on Tuesday by Shakil Ahmed, Director Africa together with Paul Mwangi, Manager Mobile Network Testing, Rohde Schwarz.

Rohde & Schwarz bestowed this award on MTN Uganda following tests conducted on ground in Uganda, during the 3rd quarter of 2019, and within the framework of a study that involved extensive tests of voice calls and internet speed evaluations across over 8500km around the country as well as static tests in hot spots.

These independently conducted network quality and performance tests were done on the networks of all mobile operators in Uganda and benchmarked against leading European mobile telephone operators using the network performance scoring methodology of European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) TR 103 559 S.

Rohde & Schwarz is a renown international organization that specializes in auditing 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G performance of mobile networks across the globe using the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)/ETSI standards and methodology.

“The advantage of using this global standard of measurement (is that), it challenges us to not only be the best in Uganda but also benchmark ourselves against leading networks across the world. Our consistent investment in the network over the years is getting us ever closer to the ‘best in class’ global networks.” Win Vanhelleputte noted.

MTN’s network had the highest aggregated voice performance score across major towns and on highways. This specifically with regard to placement and quality of calls.

In addition, MTN Uganda also registered the highest aggregated data performance score in relation to quality of videos and ability to stream.

Being the market leader with more than 13 million customers, MTN Uganda has made it a strategic priority to deliver and maintain a positive experience for customers using the network.

Commenting on the subject, MTN Uganda Ag. Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Mr. Samuel Sentongo said, “MTN Uganda’s innovation agenda requires that we constantly invest, upgrade and maintain a robust network, one that can optimally carry and sustain both voice and data traffic as well as the rapidly growing mobile financial services portfolio.”

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By Reporter

You might remember Flavia Mawagi from her successful debut single Napakinga and her groovy song Gutojjere, two songs that thrust her in the thick of Uganda’s music industry before she broke off to pay much more attention to her theatre and movie acting.

Now, Mawagi is back and in her own words, not about to go away again. She returns to the music scene with a new single calledNdiwakyalo, a song that will certainly have her fans and critics pay attention.

“Ndiwakyalo is a song that features a village girl who has fallen head over heels in love with an uptown guy. In the song, I labour to make a case that despite being a village girl I am ready to love him,” Mawagi says of the song.

“In the song, I bring to the relationship, rural-urban excitement and I tell my lover that he shouldn’t be surprised when I treat him like how village women treat their men. In the song, I portray a submissive but strong lover,” she explains.

Mawagi, also a practising fashion model, recorded the song at Esos Music with Micky Pro handling the production. Already the song is playing on radios across the country. A video, according to Mawagi, is being worked on.

The singer’s music journey dates way back to the days when she was a choir member of various schools she attended. She first professionally recorded a song in 2014 when she released Napakinga.

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By Our Reporter

Singer Jose Chameleone and Herbert Mendo Ssegujja have clashed just like the four concert dates that clashed and fell on the same day last Friday. As you read this, Chameleone and Ssegujja will both hold shows on the same day.

As Chameleone will be hosting his East Africa Ggwanga Mujje at Cricket Oval a few metres away from UMA in Lugogo where Ssegujja will hold his Teacher Mpamire Live Comedy show. The comedy show will be organized by Unik Star Agency and Chamleone’s show will be organized by Balaam Marketing Agency.

We are yet to confirm which artistes will perform at Ssegujja’s show and which ones will perform at Chameleone’s show.

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By Our Reporter

Brunch Parties happen allover Africa ever since it’s initiation in England in the 19th century and became popular in the US in the 1930’s is finally in Uganda. As the saying goes, better late than never, the Brunch Party has come to Uganda and will take place this Sunday at Seven Trees in Kololo. The party that is titled Drunk at Brunch will happen from noon till late and for starters, the word Brunch is is a combination of breakfast and lunch, and regularly has some form of alcoholic drink served with it.

Drunk at Brunch will happen for the first time and in it’s first edition, it will run under the Havana Theme where the revelers will be required to dress in Havana inspired outfits. While the crowd will be enjoying, Breakfast, Lunch and the drinks, DJ Kasababy among other Deejays will be engaging the crowd.

The table Packages that will be available for the Drunk at Brunch Party will be The El Hefe Package that will go for Shs500k. The table of 10 or 5 and it will come with a bottle of Tanqueray or Johnnie Walker Double Black and one gigantic food platter, mixers and two complimentary hookah. The other table known as The Capo Package will go for Shs300k for 10 to 5 people. It will come with a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black, one mega food platter, mixers and one complimentary hookah. The last table known as The Consigliere package going for Shs200k. The table of 10 to 5 people will include a bottle of Uganda Waragi, one friends and family platter and mixers.

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By Stuart G-Khast

For the first time ever Pastor Wilson Bugembe who doubles as a singer Graced Alex Muhangi’s comedy store for the weekly show at UMA. Unlike all previous shows, last nights show was different. Pastor Bugembe made both believers and not so much church people stand on their feet throughout his entire exhibition as he sang through most of his songs.

The crowd that so much turned up for the gospel singer kept on their toes wondering what the singing pastor had in store for them. A usually delivering pastor did not disappoint as he stepped on stage and later went into the standing crowd performing his ever loved songs.

Towards the end of his exhibition, the crowd asked for his Omwooyo song that he did not expect the crowd at UMA loved so much. He performed it with all hands in the air for the crowd that worshipped along. Pastor Bugembe prayed for the crowd and Alex Muhangi before introducing a group of young people that he got off the streets and now takes care of at his Nansana based church. Comedy Store audience asked he returns soon since they did not get enough of him.

The night show also featured, Spice Diana, Tonix and Chozen Blood who equally put up an exciting exhibition.

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Thomas Yieke, Head of Sales for East Africa at AZA, explains how the BFX platform works.

By Our Reporter

AZA, Africa’s biggest non-bank currency broker, has rolled out its recently upgraded payment platform BFX to Uganda.

BFX is a B2B payment platform that leverages AZA’s hybrid infrastructure and empowers companies to use African currencies with less risk, cost and friction than ever before. The launch comes within three months of the Bank of Uganda approving a remittance license for AZA, which is registered locally as BT Payment Services Uganda.

The expansion to Uganda reflects AZA’s conviction that the economy is poised for growth. The country is one of the world’s most entrepreneurial, with 28% of adults owning or co-owning a business, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Progressive currency market liberalizations have helped Uganda to rank as the third best among 20 countries for access to foreign exchange in Africa in the ABSA Africa Financial Markets Index.

The BFX platform will enable Ugandan small and medium-size enterprises (SME’s) to grow beyond their borders, opening up previously under-served trade markets through a number of pay-in and payout channels such as banks and mobile wallets. BFX is significantly easier and faster to use than incumbent systems, processing international transactions within one or two
business days. With extensive infrastructure, faster processing and local settlement accounts, BFX ensures quick transactions with less friction and lower fees.

“Our commitment to Uganda, East Africa and the wider continent is evident from our investment in building the best and most reliable technology for this market,” said Thomas Yieke, Head of Sales for East Africa at AZA. “We have created a competitive facility based on world-class technology, reducing settlement time to less than a day and at the best possible rates. Through the BFX product, Ugandan businesses will be able to save millions in fees each year with cost-effective transfers and efficient treasury solutions.”

AZA is the only non-bank provider of both wholesale foreign exchange and distribution across the African region, and has expanded through increased bank accounts, mobile money and other payment options.

With a team of over 100 people, AZA is led from regional HQ offices in Lagos, Nairobi and London, with growing satellite teams in Kampala, Dakar, Madrid, Accra and, very shortly, Johannesburg. The firm’s culture and fast-paced startup environment have helped spur its execution ability, operational efficiency and ability to retain top talent.

“We are hopeful that AZA’s existence will increase the number of skilled forex practitioners and intermediaries on the ground in Uganda,” said Yieke. “We are here to be an integral part of how Africa in general, and Uganda specifically, accelerate its growth.”

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