The Media community of Uganda

Ugandan journalists blocked from reporting at airport

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:20:00 +0200

A number of Ugandan journalists were blocked by security forces from accessing the national airport at Entebbe to cover the return of an army officer, General David Sejusa (formerly Tinyefuza) who sparked off a controversial debate in an alleged ploy dubbed 'The Muhoozi project' in which the president's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, would ascend to the presidency. However, General Sejusa - who is the coordinator of intelligence services did not return as expected, due to unknown reasons.
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PRAU Excellence Awards announces winners

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:17:00 +0200

Uganda's annual PRAU Excellence Awards, the event that recognises public relations and communications excellence in Uganda, which was set to take place in November 2012, eventually took place on Friday, 22 March 2013 at Imperial Royale Hotel. This years event coincided with the East African Public Relations Conference (EAPRC) which took place from 20-22 March in Kampala, Uganda.
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Deadline for SIM card registration extended in Uganda

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:20:00 +0200

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has extended the SIM card registration deadline for 90 days, after the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) and the Legal Brains Trust (LBT) dragged it to court, seeking an injunction not to switch off unregistered subscribers on 1 March, 2013.
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Ugandan playwright wins BBC global prize

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:17:00 +0200

With her new play, Sunflowers Behind a Dirty Fence, acclaimed Ugandan playwright Angella Emurwon won for a second time a BBC award, this time round, the 23rd BBC International Radio Playwright competition.
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Search for bravest women journalists

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:33:00 +0200

WASHINGTON, US: The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking nominations for its 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award.
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MTN Uganda celebrates another milestone

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:08:00 +0200

MTN Uganda officially commissioned its fibre network at Katuna Border in Kabale district on Friday, 8 February 2013. The event, held at the Katuna border post, was attended by the Minister of ICT, Ruhakana Rugunda, the executive director of Uganda Communications Commission, Godfrey Mutabazi as well as the MTN Uganda chairman, Charles Mbire.
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Zuku TV's original content strategy pays off

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:45:00 +0200

In 2012, the Pay TV market became a great deal more competitive but with DStv Multichoice having acquired most of the existing exciting content, the challenge has been for challengers to come up with different content. This week saw one of the challengers (Zuku TV) sell one of the series it has commissioned - Tales from the Bush Larder - to Fox International.
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MTN Uganda launches Wi-Fi hotspots

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:41:00 +0200

As MTN Uganda continues to cement its position, it has now launched a new Wi-Fi service with a number of MTN hotspots around the country. The hotspots will be available to MTN and non-MTN customers.
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African News Innovation Challenge winners announced

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:12:00 +0200

20 digital journalism projects have earned US$1 million in funding and technical support as part of the African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC).
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Pay TV subscribers get rewarded

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:43:00 +0200

Pay TV customers in Uganda have received rewards from their services providers ahead of the December festive season.
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