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  • Polish energy drink coming

    A firm, Mutalo Group, a Polish energy drinks manufacturer, is set to launch the Kabisa Energy Drink in Nigeria.

    Its Chief Executive Officer, Tomasz Nowowiejski, the founder of Jumia Africa, said Kabisa differs from its competitors as it is produced with high quality ingredients.

    Kabisa is a tropical, Africa-oriented energy drink that has become popular in other African countries such as Angola, Burkina Faso, Namibia, Kenya, Seychelles and Uganda, he said.

    Nowowiejski said in a statement: “African beverage markets have a tendency to be bi-polarised – there are cheap, low quality drinks and, on the other hand, high quality ones, which are heavily overpriced.

    “There was hardly anything in between before KABISA appeared on the display shelves; to put it simply, KABISA has filled the gap in the energy drink sector.

    “As a result, the customers who are looking for something of good quality don’t have to spend twice as much because expensive, premium products are no longer the only ones that are offered.”

    According to him, Mutalo Group understands that Africa is different and has different needs.

    “African design, tropical taste, branded fridges – it seems like nothing special, but altogether it creates something unique yet familiar. This is exactly what makes people want to buy Kabisa Energy Drink, not commercials with sportsmen jumping from the roofs and monster trucks, which are not commonplace or embedded in the local culture.

    “All things considered, we are witnessing the expansion of the African market and KABISA Energy Drink is a perfect example. It shows that there is a place and a growing demand for good quality products. Who knows, maybe it’s the beginning of another beverage giant?,” he added

  • Okachi delighted with Polish federation

    Okachi delighted with Polish federation

    The last couple of months have not been rosy for Princewill Okachi due to a dispute with Polish club Widzew Lodz.

    Demoted from the Ekstraklasa at the end of last season, the ambition of the club do not match that of the midfielder, and they also failed to honour contractual obligations after failing to pay him his wages.

    ”It is the fault of the club. They sent a proposal to me to extend my contract when I was on vacation and they wanted to force me to sign when I have not been paid for five months.

    ”When I came back from vacation, they also said if I don’t sign the contract, I should not train,” says Princewill Okachi to SL10.ng.

    Looking for a way out of this mess, Princewill Okachi reported Widzew Lodz to the Chamber for Dispute Resolution Sports of the Polish Federation, who authorised him to cancel his contract on Tuesday.

    ”I am very happy with the decision of the Polish Federation. It’s now left for the Federation to decide when the club should pay me the outstanding wages, but they will for sure.” the 23-year-old added.

  • Lodz contract termination: Polish Federation backs Okachi

    Lodz contract termination: Polish Federation backs Okachi

    The Chamber for Dispute Resolution Sports of the Polish Federation has ruled in favour of Nigerian midfielder Princewill Okachi, authorizing him to cancel his contract with relegated Widzew Lodz.

    According to FIFA rules, a player can unilaterally terminate his contract with his employer if he is being owed wages for three consecutive months, and the position of the Polish Federation is not different from that of the governing body of football.

    Okachi resumed pre-season training late at Widzew Lodz,with the club claiming that the offense had earlier been repeated in the past.

    Thus, the 23 – year – old was ordered to undergo individual training, while he waited for a decision from the Federation.

    The former FC Midtjylland player appeared 83 times for Widzew Lodz in the topflight scoring 3 goals.

    His contract with the club was due to run out at the end of this season.

  • Nails and polish

    IF you’re a polish addict, gel manicures seem like nail nirvana. What’s not to love? The ultra-quick-drying polish lasts for weeks without chipping, losing its sheen, or dulling out. The colour options are still a bit basic, but no matter-if you’re in the market for a long-lasting manicure, gels are the way to go.

    Gel polishes paint on like traditional nail lacquer, but they have a chemical composition that enables them to immediately harden to a glossy finish when cured under a UV light,” says Dr. Dana Stern, a NYC-based dermatologist specialising in nail disorders. “You won’t need to sit and dry your nails-plus the finish lasts up to three weeks.”

    Sounds like a dream – except it’s not. The issue? These pretty little manis can cause serious damage. “The UV light that cures the product is in the same spectrum that contributes to photo-aging,” says Dr. Stern. “They’re essentially little tanning beds.” The threat of dark sunspots on your hands (and possibly skin cancer, with prolonged, repetitive exposure) is off-putting enough-but the most immediate damage comes from the way gel polish is removed; by soaking it off with acetone for a minimum of ten minutes (far longer than the time needed for traditional polish). “This can cause massive damage to the nail and cuticle. Beyond causing nails to weaken, split and sometimes lift, it can cause an eczema-like rash.”

    On top of the acetone removal, some salon technicians also scrape off the gels with a file, stick or sander, which can be ruinous to nails, especially if you take matters into your own hands. “The worst damage is when the polish begins to chip and women are traveling or unable to get to a salon-and they peel or file off the gels, themselves,” says Jane Park, CEO and founder of Julep Nail. “This often takes the top layer of the nail plate off with the polish. The nail then becomes dull, frayed and susceptible to water damage.” All of this trauma can cause permanent damage to the nail plate-which is a pain, since it can take months to grow out a healthy new plate. “Plus, polish chips off faster on weak, thin nails, so it can become a vicious cycle,” says Park. “Because of the disastrous side effects, I’ve had women say they feel ‘trapped’ in their gels!”

    Scary? But you don’t have to take the nail damage lying down. When it’s time to remove the gels, ask your technician to wrap nails in acetone-soaked cotton, and then cover with foil-this method requires less soaking time. If you’re already carting around ten tiny gel mani victims, nurse nails back to health by massaging cuticles with a hydrating oil, and applying a therapy base coat with vitamin E to help fill ridges and protect brittle nails.

    Our advice? Take a break from traditional gel manicures altogether. Instead, spring for one of the new polish options that offer comparable glossy, long-lasting results.