By Our Reporter Uganda’s branding and marketing professionals are set to converge in Kampala for the inaugural Datamine ASC Summit 2025, a high-level forum exploring how emotional intelligence, cultural storytelling, and brand authenticity are reshaping business strategies in today’s crowded markets. Scheduled for Friday, June 27 at Hotel Africana, the one-day summit is being hosted by Datamine Centre for Professional Studies, the country’s leading Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)-accredited study centre. It will feature Canadian brand expert and acclaimed author Graham Robertson, in his East African debut. “Brand building is no longer about pushing messages; it’s about forming deep, emotional…
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By Our Reporter In Uganda’s bustling cities, boda boda riders weave through traffic, the heartbeat of the nation’s informal economy. These motorcycle taxis are more than just a mode of transport—they’re a lifeline for millions. But with rising fuel costs and growing environmental concerns, the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum. At the forefront of this transformation is MOGO Uganda, the country’s leading EV financier, which has made remarkable strides in bridging the access gap to sustainable mobility. By May 2025, just one year into its active push for electric bikes, MOGO had issued 1,500 electric vehicle loans,…
By Our Reporter As the world prepares to celebrate Fathers’ Day this Sunday, June 15th, celebrated makeup guru- Mona Faces, has penned a deeply moving tribute – a handwritten not filled with gratitude, love, and remembrance, to honor her late father. Mona’s note is part of Johnnie Walker’s new Father’s Day campaign, dubbed- “A Toast to Dad,” that was rolled out a few days back. Her emotional message captures the essence of what the campaign is all about- celebrating the quiet strength, enduring lessons, and powerful spirit of fathers. “He taught me how to draw… how to cook… how to…
By Stuart G-Khast LAGOS — Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and multifaceted music professional Ikemesit Nkereuwem-Tim, widely known in the entertainment sphere as Whobaadblood, has officially announced his much-anticipated sophomore extended play, Flux. The project, set for release in June 2025, marks a significant departure from his debut effort, Afrocentric, and signals an intentional broadening of his musical scope. For those familiar with Nigeria’s evolving soundscape, Whobaadblood is far from a newcomer. While many still identify him by his early reputation as a DJ and sound engineer, his roots in music go deeper—beginning at Rhythm FM and later Akwa Ibom FM, where…
By Our Reporter Talkio Mobile, a dynamic new telecom provider in Uganda, has announced a strategic partnership with Interswitch, through its Quickteller Agent Network, which boasts a robust network of over 20,000 agents nationwide. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Talkio Mobile’s mission to deliver accessible, innovative, and seamless telecom and financial services to Ugandans. Through this partnership, Talkio Mobile customers can now conveniently purchase airtime and data bundles at any Quickteller agent location across Uganda. In the coming months, customers will also be able to purchase Talkio Mobile SIM cards and conduct mobile money transactions at these agent…
Grand Launch Set for Saturday, June 14, 2025 BLACK (www.blacklyf.com), Uganda’s first Direct-to-Consumer Audio and Wearables brand, is set to open its outlet at Acacia Mall this Saturday, bringing a fresh and interactive retail experience to Kampala. The trendsetting lifestyle-tech brand known for stylish and durable electronics officially opens at Acacia Mall (1st Floor, opposite LC Waikiki & Optica), starting at 10:00AM local time. BLACK delivers high-quality gadgets that combine bold aesthetics with functionality. The brand’s product range includes earbuds, smartwatches, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, chargers, power banks, and fast-charging cables, all backed by a one-year warranty. Shoppers visiting the new…
By Our Reporter Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) was the official hydration partner for Uganda Athletics’ landmark event, the “100 Years of Excellence and Dedication to Sports” celebration. The centenary event, held on Saturday, 7th June 2025, at Mandela National Stadium, commemorated a century of organised athletics in Uganda and served as a powerful reflection of national identity, unity, and sporting achievement. The partnership represented a strategic alignment between two institutions committed to creating shared value. Uganda Athletics, as the governing body for track and field sports in the country, has long played a central role in shaping Uganda’s athletic identity…
By Our Reporter With Father’s Day, slated for this Sunday, June 15th, Johnnie Walker is raising a glass to the unsung heroes who have shown resilience, determination, and unwavering strength; our fathers. Through a heartfelt new campaign dubbed “A Note to Dad,” Johnnie Walker is inviting Ugandans to honour the incredible men who have kept walking, no matter the odds. “A Note to Dad” is Johnnie Walker’s 2025 Father’s Day tribute, a call for sons, daughters, and whisky lovers across the country, to share letters that capture the remarkable journeys of the fathers who inspire them. Whether it’s a story…
Grieved singer Jowy Landa this evening announced the loss of his elder brother Martin who has been battling for his life in hospital for over a year. In a shocking interview days prior, Jowy Landa had foreseen her brother’s situation and there was a slim chance of making it. She revealed in an interview with us that her brother was getting worse each passing day and that it would be a miracle if he made it. “The pressure was too much, we spent a lot of money on treatment in ICU. Martin had a blood clot in the brain. I…
By Our Reporter After nearly a decade away from the local music scene, celebrated singer and band icon Stecia Mayanja made a powerful comeback, thrilling fans with a stellar performance at her long-awaited ‘Hajjat Stecia Live Concert’ held at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Powered by Stanbic Bank Uganda, the highly anticipated concert pulled in hundreds of her fans, filling the venue to capacity well before 7:30 PM. From the moment doors opened at 6:30 PM, the atmosphere was electric. The evening kicked off with a nostalgic Deejay mix of Luganda classics by JJ Sound’s Selector Sula, keeping revelers on their…