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MTN Uganda staff, partners Enhances digital tools and infrastructure to AriwaSecondary School in “30 Days of Y’ello Care” Campaign

MTN Uganda staff, partners Enhances digital tools and infrastructure to AriwaSecondary School in “30 Days of Y’ello Care” Campaign

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Yumbe, Uganda. MTN Uganda, along with its partners, last Friday, marked a significant extension of support to Ariwa Secondary School in Yumbe District, West Nile region, as part of the "30 Days of Y’ello Care" campaign. This initiative, an extension of the longstanding "21 Days of Y’ello Care," celebrates MTN Group’s 30th anniversary and underscores the company's commitment to effecting positive change in the communities it serves. Ariwa Secondary School, which provides education to over 1,000 students, including refugees from neighboring countries and members of the host community, received 20 computers connected to the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) to enable students and teachers’ access educational content aligned with the newly introduced Compete...
MTN MoMo Partners with Blankets & Wine for an Exciting 2024

MTN MoMo Partners with Blankets & Wine for an Exciting 2024

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MTN MoMo, a leading mobile financial services provider, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Blankets & Wine, East Africa's premier music festival. This collaboration promises to enhance the 2024 season experience with innovative digital solutions and seamless financial transactions for festival-goers. Blankets & Wine, renowned for celebrating music, culture, and the arts, will benefit from MTN MoMo's cutting-edge mobile money services. Attendees can look forward to a cashless experience, ensuring quick and secure transactions for tickets, merchandise, food, and beverages. This partnership aims to elevate the overall event experience, providing convenience and accessibility for all. Highlights of the Partnership: 1. Seamless Transactions: Festival attendees...
ITHUBA Uganda Reveals Exciting Winners of the DAILY LOTTO Draw on June13 2024

ITHUBA Uganda Reveals Exciting Winners of the DAILY LOTTO Draw on June13 2024

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ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, regulated by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), is thrilled to announce the results of the DAILY LOTTO DRAW 13, conducted on Thursday June 13, 2024. The Uganda National Lottery continues to create more winners. We are delighted to congratulate the 489 lucky winners from the DAILY LOTTO DRAW 13 held on June 13, 2024. 1 lucky winner matched 4 numbers out of 5 and have won UGX 10,091,000.00, plus 47 lucky winners matched 3 numbers and have won UGX 3,900.00 each. The winning continues with 441 participants matching 2 numbers and each winning UGX 1,000, All participants in yesterday's DAILY LOTTO draw are encouraged to check their tickets and claim their winnings. Remember, you have 180 days to cla...
Bunyangabu and Kibale Share the Spoils in Thrilling Opener in Tooro

Bunyangabu and Kibale Share the Spoils in Thrilling Opener in Tooro

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In a gripping encounter at the Kibiito P/S playground, Bunyangabu and Kibale County FCs battled to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition. The match, part of the ongoing 2024 tournament, saw an impressive turnout of fans and officials, including the Minister for Gender and Culture, Peace Regis Mutuuzo, and other Tooro Kingdom dignitaries. The game kicked off with high energy, as both teams were eager to make a strong start. Ivan Ahereza from Kibale County drew first blood in the 31st minute with a precise header from a corner kick, putting the visitors in the lead and sending their supporters into jubilation. Bunyangabu County, however, remained resilient and continued to push forward. Their perseverance paid off in the 90th minute when Ivan Kise...
ITHUBA UGANDA ANNOUNCES THE FIRST LOTTO DRAW RESULTS | JACKPOT ROLLS OVERTO AN ESTIMATED UGX 1.001 BILLION FOR NEXT DRAW

ITHUBA UGANDA ANNOUNCES THE FIRST LOTTO DRAW RESULTS | JACKPOT ROLLS OVERTO AN ESTIMATED UGX 1.001 BILLION FOR NEXT DRAW

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ITHUBA Uganda, the proud operator of the Uganda National Lottery, is excited to announce the results of the first LOTTO draw held on 8 June 2024. The excitement continues as the UGX 1 Billion jackpot rolls over, creating even more anticipation with an estimated UXG 1.001 Billion up for grabs in the next draw which will be the 12 th June 2024." Congratulations to the 51 winners of the first LOTTO draw. 1 winner won UGX 179,800 by matching 3 numbers and a bonus ball, 30 winners won UGX 10,000 by matching 3 numbers and 20 winners won UGX 4,000 by matching 2 numbers and a bonus number. A rollover occurs when the jackpot is not won in a draw, meaning the prize money rolls over to the next draw, increasing the potential winnings. This feature adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipati...
Huawei Fusion Solar Uganda Partner Summit 2024

Huawei Fusion Solar Uganda Partner Summit 2024

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Huawei Digital Power held a FusionSolar Partner Summit in Kampala, Uganda for the first time, which was themed, ‘Lighting Up a Greener Africa’, and was aimed at bringing together Huawei Digital Power channel partners to release its latest sustainable energy solutions into the Ugandan industry. Mr. Sunrise Xie, MD of Huawei Uganda office remarked at the summit, Huawei is the leading industry supplier that can provide full-scenario solar solutions. As a leading vendor in the ICT industry, Huawei's Digital Power brings valuable additions to the transformation of the energy industry. “By integrating electronic and digital technologies, Huawei’s ‘4T’ technologies can enable the traditional solar energy industry to be more efficient and more intelligent. Extracting from the words ‘Watt, Heat...
MTN Uganda launches 30 Days of Y’ello Care at Kansanga Seed SecondarySchool

MTN Uganda launches 30 Days of Y’ello Care at Kansanga Seed SecondarySchool

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MTN Uganda staff, in partnership with various stakeholders, has proudly launched a special 30-day edition of the beloved employee volunteerism initiative, "21 Days of Y'ello Care," extending it to 30 days this year in celebration of MTN Group’s 30th anniversary. Themed "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow: Education for Rural and Remote Communities," the initiative seeks to address persistent educational disparities faced by underserved regions within Uganda. This special edition reiterates MTN's steadfast commitment to driving innovation, connectivity, and impactful social initiatives across the African continent over the past three decades. The campaign launched at Kansanga Seed Secondary School in Kampala, starting with the provision of 20 computers fully connected wi...
FORTEBET ROCKS BWERA, KASESE, MPONDWE, HIMA WITH PRICELESS GIFTS

FORTEBET ROCKS BWERA, KASESE, MPONDWE, HIMA WITH PRICELESS GIFTS

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FORTEBET ROCKS BWERA, KASESE, MPONDWE, HIMA WITH PRICELESS GIFTS ForteBet clients in Bwera, Hima, Mpondwe and Kasese will include last weekend as another time to remember! Over 1000 clients received ForteBet’s precious gifts worth millions of monies, at ForteBet centres in the above areas. The gifts, among others, included phones, jerseys, t-shirts, pens and wristbands. ForteBet also gave out reflector jackets to bodaboda riders in Kasese in a bid to reduce their chances of being knocked, especially during the night. All the gifts were handed over by Alex Muhangi, the company’s brand ambassador. Talking to the clients at Kasese main centre, Muhangi noted that, “We have come here to say thank you for choosing ForteBet. The gifts that we are going to give you today are a token of appreciatio...
Ntoroko Beats Mwenge North 3-1 in Tooro MTN Amasaza Cup

Ntoroko Beats Mwenge North 3-1 in Tooro MTN Amasaza Cup

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Ntoroko Beats Mwenge North 3-1 in Tooro MTN Amasaza Cup By Wilson Asiimwe Ntoroko Ntoroko County triumphed in their opening match of the Tooro MTN Amasaza Cup, securing a 3-1 victory over their rivals, Mwenge North, on Sunday afternoon at Karugutu playground. Frank Madilo opened the scoring for Ntoroko in the 31st minute. In the second half, Ntoroko continued to dominate, with Godfrey Muhara adding a second goal in the 51st minute. Although Dean Katwesige scored for Mwenge North in the 71st minute, Ntoroko sealed their victory with a bullet header from Ason Kaswara off a corner kick in the 81st minute. Mwenge North's head coach, Charles Mwenye, praised Ntoroko's performance. "They played well throughout both halves, created many chances, and deserved the win. We are waiting fo...
Fortebet Monthly Sports Awards: Fildausi Namulema, Nabirye, Okello crowned

Fortebet Monthly Sports Awards: Fildausi Namulema, Nabirye, Okello crowned

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Three Athletes from Netball, football and rugby have been crowned as May’s best players following there top notch performances in their respective sports disciplines. Fildausi Namulema (Netball), Shadia Nabirye (football) and rugby player Malcom Okello were crowned. Fildausi Namulema a Netball Center player for National Insurance Corporation (NIC) netball club has won the Fortebet real stars award for the month of May 2024. To win the accolade and cash, she beat competition off teammate Rachael Nanyonga and Prisons’ Goal Shooter Christine Namulumba. Namulema was part of the NIC squad that won the recently concluded 2024 East African netball championship held in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. At the same tournament, she was also named the most valuable player (MVP). During the round-robin tournam...