Monthly Archives: August, 2021

Jubilant Nansambu Sandra Wins POA Star Search, Scoops UGX60m Cash Prize At Sumptuous Speke Resort Munyonyo

Sandra Nansambu has been crowned the winner of the Pearl of Africa (POA) Star Search competition walking away with UGX 60 million grand cash prize. Nansambu,19, was announced the winner at the grand finale of the competition’s first edition on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. She also becomes the new tourism ambassador of Uganda. The…

Busted: Former MPs On Spot For Asking Bribes From Owners Of Departed Asians Properties

Former Members of Parliament on committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) are being accused by city landlords of witch-hunt in the ongoing row involving properties of Departed Asians. According to Eagle Online news website, the new MPs are finding it hard in implementing some of the resolutions passed by the former legislators…

Controversial Russian Vehicle Tracking Deal: How & Why President Museveni Directed Minister Jim Muhwezi To Sign Off The Agreement Within Two Weeks

On Tuesday July 27, the new Minister for security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi made a humbling return to the headlines of Ugandan news media when he made a statement to parliament regarding the controversial vehicle tracking deal between Uganda and a “bankrupt” Russian company. Muhwezi was just one month into office but as he made…

African Banker Awards 2021: Equity Named Best Regional Bank in East Africa

Equity demonstrated a strong and consistent financial performance in the 2020 financial year The Group continues to pioneer technological innovations that have led to more convenient banking and transaction cost reduction for customers The Group distinguished itself for its role in safeguarding and cushioning the lives and livelihoods of its host communities Nairobi, 02nd August…

Big Hearted: Mogul ‘Rajiv Ruparelia’ Donates Over 2000 Mattresses To Premier Rosebud Staff As Covid-19 Relief

Premier Roses Ltd the country’s largest exporter of roses, commanding around 40% of Uganda’s export market has once again expressed its support to the vulnerable communities of Uganda by donating over 2000 mattresses to its staff that were hugely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite having gone through terrible days of COVID-19 that affected their…

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