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   Economy-Uganda: Traders go down as prices go up[Wambi Michael] KAMPALA: With the world economy in the grip of a credit crunch, traders and consumers in Uganda are struggling with price inflation and the depreciation of the country's currency, the Ugandan shilling, against the dollar. Especially importers have not been able to bring goods in which were ordered when prices were lower. 2 Jul 2009 15:50 Radio One tops Uganda's Superbrands[Walter Wafula] Radio One a local FM station, has been named the leading brand in Uganda according to a Survey carried out by brand analysis company Superbrands East Africa, a division of Superbrands United Kingdom. 9 Jun 2009 11:42 Japan automakers energise direct marketing in Uganda
Uganda wetlands maps to help boost economy
Southern Enterprises rebrands to improve service delivery
Ugandans to join telecom Youth Forum Essay competition[Walter Wafula] Ugandan students from universities and other institutions of higher education have been called on to submit short essays based on current problems in their communities. 17 Apr 2009 11:57 US$75 million credit for Ugandan energy and ICT transformationWASHINGTON: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a US$75 million International Development Association (IDA) credit early last week to finance the second phase of the Energy for Rural Transformation Program (ERT) in Uganda. The first phase of the ERT program was approved in 2001 and was completed in February, 2009. 14 Apr 2009 11:17 Moringa Ogilvy wins Nokia public relations deal[Walter Wafula] Public relations firm Moringa Ogilvy has become the new communications agent for Nokia in Uganda, according to an official at the Kampala-based firm. 6 Apr 2009 11:18 Nakumatt to open hypermarket in Kampala
Media CEO threatens to cut publicity[Walter Wafula] There's every reason for companies to cut back expenditure to survive the effects of the current global financial crisis. However, Robert Kabushenga, chief executive officer of New Vision Printing and Publishing Company has warned companies in Uganda against chopping off advertising expenses from their budget because it will put their popularity on the line. 23 Feb 2009 11:12 GTV Uganda licence withdrawn[Walter Wafula] After succumbing to the current global financial crisis GTV Uganda has now had its licence withdrawn by the country's Broadcasting Council. GTV Uganda can now no longer operate in the country. 10 Feb 2009 10:30 Kampala's outdoor advertising rates set to soar[Walter Wafula] The Kampala City Council (KCC) which is in charge of licensing and regulating activities of outdoor advertisers is finalising a plan to increase fees levied on agencies for erecting billboards across the city by 70%, according to James Kiwanuka, chairman of Uganda Outdoor Contractors Association. 9 Jan 2009 10:44 Uganda resumes fibre optic cable construction[Walter Wafula] Sixteen new districts will be hooked onto Uganda's National Data Transmission Backbone in 2009 once construction of the second phase of the broadband cable begins. Over 1,500 kilometres of optical fibre cable will be constructed to extend the communication infrastructure to more towns. 5 Jan 2009 09:59 Media News powered by allAfrica.com > More news >> Latest jobs | Ad showcase Wild Island   1 of 9  |
Uganda's leaders now have access to maps that will allow them to reduce poverty through better management of the country's wetlands. The map from Mapping a Better Future shows that highly impacted wetlands are spread widely across Uganda and are located in areas with both low and high poverty levels. 
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