Absa has launched a new campaign, “shs 200 million can change your story,” offering cash prizes to customers who make at least five transactions per month using their Absa Debit or Credit Cards. This initiative aims to not only promote digital payment adoption but also reward customer loyalty. Musa Jallow, Retail and Business Banking Director at Absa Bank Uganda, emphasizes ...

On November 5, voters in United States are set to elect their next leader in a closely watched US presidential election. What started as a rematch from 2020 took an unexpected turn when President Joe Biden withdrew his candidacy and threw his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris. The big question now looms – will America witness a second term for ...

Ugandan pastor, Martin Ssempa, has accused Makerere University of religious discrimination, asserting that the closure of Makerere Community Church, under his leadership for over twenty years, is unjust. Expressing disappointment on social media, Pastor Ssempa highlighted the impact of the church’s closure on students, emphasizing the loss of spiritual guidance and counseling services. Ssempa criticized the university’s characterization of his ...

With Biden out of the race due to his underwhelming debate performance, voters hope to see a shift towards more substantial policy discussions from both candidates in this upcoming face-off between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Utah Republican John Smith, who voted for Biden in 2020, wants to see how Harris handles Trump’s aggressive debating style without a teleprompter to ...

In a strategic move, Vivvo Energies Uganda (Shell) has recently slashed petrol prices to Shs 5,190 per litre and diesel prices to Shs 5,050 per litre, signaling a notable decline compared to previous pricing structures. Following the enactment of the Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Act, 2023, UNOC has taken on the pivotal role of overseeing the importation of petroleum products, with ...