By Our Reporter Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda, has announced its highly anticipated sales extravaganza, ‘MyCLUB Black November’ – with extensive offers and the return of ‘Deal of the Day’. Both weekly and daily deals are available to shop from 1 November until 4 December as the retailer reveals its biggest ever promotions for the holiday season. Five weeks of back-to-back offers on thousands of items mean customers can shop confidently with Carrefour. The campaign will run across all stores in the country, with MyCLUB members enjoying discounts of 50 percent or more, whilst customers…
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By Our Reporter Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider has contributed UGX 280 Million towards the 2022 edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon. Huawei, that has been a sponsoring partner of the MTN Kampala Marathon for the last 8 years, confirmed that it will again participate in this year’s Marathon during a ceremony that took place at Huawei Uganda Offices at the Cube Building, Kisementi in Kampala on Monday. Speaking during the ceremony, Mr. Gao Fei, the Managing Director of Huawei Uganda said, “Huawei Uganda has sponsored and participated in the MTN Marathon since 2012…
By Our Reporter Ugandan multimedia conglomerate, Next Media Services have stamped their commitment towards ensuring safety for society and accountability by public workers and keeping Ugandans informed Always through their cutting edge reporting, analysis and investigations. Housed at the Next Media Park, located on Plot 13, Summit View Road, Naguru, the conglomerate is home to NBS TV, NBS Sport, Sanyuka TV, Sanyuka Prime, Next Radio, Nile Post, Next Com, Next Production Limited, Afro Mobile and HillCom. Concerted efforts from all the Next Media brands coupled with the tremendous support accorded to the employees by the management headed by Kin Kariisa,…
By Our Reporter Valentino R. Kabenge has been invited to represent Uganda at the inaugural London Dance Nights event in the UK. The renowned Latin & ballroom dancer and host of ‘Dance with Valentino’ will be in London in a few days just in time for the event slated to be held on November 12th. London Dance Nights is set to be a dance extravaganza featuring all your favourite dance stars from across the world. The gala ball, on 12th November, will be a spectacular evening with a red carpet celebrity reception, luxury catering, and exclusive show dances by world-class…
By Our Reporter It was business unusual at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf & Spa, as the Tusker Malt Uganda Golf Open championship came to a climax on Saturday. After grueling rounds of golf on the Serena Golf course greens, golfers were treated to the TML Hospitality Village for the 19th hole experience. Creatively set on the shores of Lake Victoria at the Serena golf club parking area, the expansive hospitality village comprised of a comfy sitting lounge, table sitting decorated with white and green colors, a beautiful stage with well curated mood lighting, a well-lit bar and mixologists. Addressing guests…
By Our Reporter Geosteady was one of the headline acts at the just-concluded Roast and Rhyme Afro-Halloween edition held at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo and set the pace for what would be an exciting live musical affair for the rest of the evening. The singer – who came dressed as a cowboy for Halloween – took to the stage at about 6 pm with the support of a live band and performed covers of Kassav’s Oule, Afrigo Band’s Sikulimba, Oliver Mtukudzi’s Todii, Elly Wamala’s Violet and others to get the audience in the mood. The songwriter and producer then went into…
By Our Reporter There was excitement in Masindi district last Friday as residents enjoyed the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom bicycle cycle racing competition. Hundreds of people gathered on various roads to watch the bicycle cyclists who were participating in the last competition ahead of the finals that will bring all the past winners together at a soon to be communicated date and venue. The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi presided over the colorful ceremony. The competition attracted cyclists from Buruli county, Masindi municipality and Bujenje county. The cyclists who were flagged off at Masindi Booma playground…
By Our Reporter The Africa Laughs comedy show made a grand return for its sixth edition, which took place on Friday at the Kololo ceremonial grounds. The show featured performances from some of Uganda’s most talented comedians like Agnes Akite, Dr. Hillary Okello, Ronnie McVex, Ehma Napoleon, Madrat and Chiko and others. Patrick “Salvado” Idringi – the founder of the show in Uganda – began his set by inviting Bebe Cool to join him and the two performed the classic “Fire Anthem’ by the East African Bashment Crew, and also took a moment to acknowledge and appreciate his father, who…
By Our Reporter Letshego Uganda has launched a new product called Flash Cash, a small self-service loan of up to UGX180,000 over 30 days. Flash Cash is for consumers who need quick and easy access to funds for emergency purposes, including but not limited to family emergencies, sudden medical needs, home repairs, car breakdowns or funds to support entrepreneurs and small business operations. Letshego Uganda Chief Executive Officer Giles Aijukwe said, “Flash Cash serves as a superb vehicle to accelerate financial inclusion for Ugandans. It is designed to benefit people from all walks of life, as a convenient and hassle-free…
By Our Reporter The MultiChoice Talent Factory has launched a masterclass series in partnership with the New York Film Academy over the next 6 months. Designed as a series of educational virtual masterclasses, the series aims to empower emerging and existing talent from across the African continent, by bringing the best-in-class both locally and internationally of each of the selected topics. The series officially kicked off in September, with a Directing Actors Masterclass. The session, facilitated by Jonathan Whittaker a New York-based Producer and Director with over 20 years of experience, focused on the tools and techniques used by directors…