TechnoServe helps Ugandan female entrepreneurs grow their businesses
TechnoServe launched its “Women Mean Business” program in Uganda last week, to expand the range of economic opportunities available to women. 21 Jul 2008 12:26

Uganda Telecom unveils 3G mobile broadband
[Walter Wafula] Uganda Telecom (UT) has joined the league of global telecom operators offering mobile broadband services introducing the 3G Mobile Broadband card, a pocket-sized USB device that users can plug into either their laptops or personal computers to access and surf the internet. 16 Jul 2008 12:27

Capital gains strengthen National Social Security Fund profits
[Walter Wafula] Uganda's National Social Security Fund has announced a profit of UGX131bn for the financial year ending June 2008 boosted by accumulated capital gains from equity investments. The record earnings represent a 22% growth in profits from last year's financial results when NSSF registered profit worth UGX107bn. 15 Jul 2008 15:29

Setanta Africa Sports Network launches Sports TV Uganda
Sports TV Uganda Limited is a privately owned television station, broadcasting sports programs from around the world, as a part of Setanta Africa Sports Network. The station is set to broadcast 24/7 and is free to air. 15 Jul 2008 11:57

AIG Uganda posts UGX5bn profit
[Walter Wafula] American International Group has announced a profit before tax of UGX5bn representing a 4.1% growth in the company's earnings in 2007. The profit growth is a result of swollen premiums, according to the company's 2007 financial reports released on July 2. 7 Jul 2008 10:15

New Vision seeks expansion capital from ordinary shareholders
New Vision, Uganda's latest multimedia player in the information sector, has embarked on a grand plan to amass UGX28bn, which it plans to invest in the expansion of its publishing, radio and television businesses. 3 Jul 2008 12:40

Africa's Olympic win
The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) has concluded an agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the free-to-air broadcast rights for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The broadcast rights relate to 41 sub-Saharan territories excluding South Africa. 26 May 2008 14:43

Uganda: Media crackdown taskforce set up
The Ugandan Cabinet on Wednesday constituted a special sub-committee to investigate radios and newspapers accused of giving bad publicity to the ruling NRM government. 23 May 2008 10:14

Ugandan students embrace ICT4Peace
[Angella Nabwowe] By acquiring the ICT skills, students are in a position to share information pertaining to peace with colleagues. 21 May 2008 13:27

CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalists
Finalists in the prestigious CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced today, 15 May 2008, by Azubuike Ishiekwene, Chair of the independent judging panel. This year the competition, now in its 13th year, received a record 1912 entries from 44 countries throughout the African continent, including French- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. 15 May 2008 16:04

Warid unveils first mobile customer care service units
[Walter Wafula] Warid Telecom has unveiled four new advanced mobile customer care vans dubbed “Warid On Wheels” (WOW), with an aim to deliver mobile telephony service assistance to its subscribers. 12 May 2008 15:20

GTV adds new channels
[Walter Wafula] Kampala - Gateway Television (GTV) has increased the variety for pay-television consumers by adding three new channels to its menu: G Africa, G Series, and KidsCo. 12 May 2008 15:08

Telecom sponsors Ugandan football club
Uganda Telecom has announced its official sponsorship of Sports Club Villa for the 2008/9 Super League Season. 30 Apr 2008 11:24