By Our Reporter Kampala’s party lovers will soon have a new option to choose from. This follows entry of a new player, Black and White Lounge, in the bar space. Formerly Waikiki Bar, it has been revamped and is set to open its doors to the public this weekend. Located at Centenary Park, Black and White Lounge will be open from Monday to Sunday and seeks to offer a relaxing environment for its patrons. It boasts of a 24-hour restaurant, a well-stocked bar and gardens which are convenient for birthday celebrations, family day outs, and meetings. It will officially open…
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By Our Reporter Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia held today the official opening ceremony for the first-ever Carrefour Store in Uganda, marking the company’s entry into the Sub-Saharan African country. Located at the popular Oasis Mall, the store covers 2,800 square meters, catering to the evolving customer needs in Uganda and responding to the growing demand for modern retail in Kampala. Carrefour offers shoppers great value and choice, through a combination of offers and promotions while delivering unbeatable prices, quality and its renowned customer service. Presiding…
By Our Reporter Ugandans have been urged to join the NSSF National Blood Donation Drive taking place across the country to prevent a blood shortage in local hospitals during the school holidays. “Uganda’s healthcare system uses about 1,500 units of blood daily, but we as the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services(UBTS) can collect only on average 1,250 units daily of the required blood. The problem of shortage can become critical especially during December and January when learning institutions are closed,” said Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, the Executive Director of the UBTS at the Ministry of Health. The annual NSSF Blood Donation Drive…
By Our Reporter The Entebbe Golf Club was draped in all white on Saturday night as the Singleton Match Play Challenge celebrated the opening round of their 2020 edition during an all-white 19th hole experience that took place at the picturesque course. Undoubtedly one of the most sought after golfing tournaments in the country, the 2020 edition opened up with a bang as over 100 golfers tried their best to make the cut and be part of the 64 pairs that will in the course of the next seven months go head to head on the grueling course for a…
By Our Reporter Musicians, Allan Tonix and Beenie Gunter will be the headliners at the grand opening of Black and White Lounge, a new hangout located at Centenary Park. Slated for Saturday, January 18th, the grand opening ceremony will be a fun-filled event with lots of music and entertainment. Tonix is expected to entertain revelers with his hit songs such as “Tugende Tukyekole”, “Romance” and “That Girl” among others while Beenie Gunter will also be performing his popular songs like “Sekkle Down”, “Giddem” and “Pon Mi” among others. There will also be a showcase from DJ Roja who will get…
By Our Reporter Nilerz Band, a reggae-dancehall music outfit, will be the lead entertainers at the new band-themed night that will be happening weekly at the Kisasi-based Monalisa De Boss Lounge. The night which debuted on Wednesday had Nilerz Band take revelers on a musical roller coaster. From Reggae to Dancehall to Afro-pop to Congolese music, the band kept the crowd well entertained as they unwound for the evening. Revelers were elated and danced the night away to the cool vibes from the band in a 3-hour live showcase. Nilerz Band, a 10-man outfit with 4 years music experience, is…
By Our Reporter As technology continues to advance, so do the ways individuals communicate. Preference for every day communication for many has shifted to social media apps as smartphones become more prevalent. However, the old-fashioned call refuses to go out of style. Every so often you will need to pick up the phone and make a call. Ugandan telecoms know this, and have several voice bundle options for their customers, giving them more minutes affordably should they need to make a lengthy call. That said, have you ever wondered how your service provider is charging you for voice bundles relative…
By Our Reporter Absa Group Limited (AGL) has appointed Aaron Daniel Mminele as Group Chief Executive of Absa Group, effective from 15 January 2020. Mminele will be taking over from René van Wyk, who has been leading the bank on an interim basis since Maria Ramos’ retirement in February 2019. “We are delighted to welcome Daniel to the Absa family. He brings with him a deep understanding of the financial services industry both in South Africa and abroad,” said Wendy Lucas-Bull, Chairman of the Absa Group Board. “His unique skills set and global perspective make him a suitable leader to…
By Our Reporter Ever cracked an egg getting ready to indulge in its sumptuousness only to find it rotten? Then you have the entire environment tainted with this foul smell like you just discovered a dead rat and suddenly all your appetite vanishes. This makes cracking eggs sometimes feel like treasure hunting because you’re never sure what is on the inside. Well, the good news is that this does not have to be. With Pristine’s liquid egg, you get to have your whole egg packaged for you in a way that takes away the anxiety and hustle of having to…
By Our Reporter TV star, Crysto Panda has started the new year in high gear. Panda, who has been teetering with a career in music for some time now, seems ready to take music more seriously this year. This after he released a new club banger just days into the new year. Titled “Kyoyina Omanya”, the song is a fusion of Hiphop and Ragga which talks about a couple in a perfect relationship. The song was produced by Artin pro. The new single is a follow up to his 2019 hit single, “Kampala Takoma” ft. Mun G. Other songs to…