ICT stakeholders to assess impact of technology on Uganda
[Walter Wafula] Key stakeholders in the information and communication technology sector of Uganda will next week assemble in Kampala, to asses the impact of activities of the sector on human and economic development. 28 Aug 2008 15:30
MTN Uganda selects Opera Mini
Opera Software yesterday, 27 August, announced that Opera Mini is going to Africa. Opera Software has partnered with MTN Uganda to bring the mobile web to the company's nearly three million subscribers. By expanding into Africa, Opera is making the web available to more people, on any device, from anywhere in the world. 28 Aug 2008 14:59
Uganda to host first Africa honey show
Uganda is to host the first honey exhibition in Africa to raise awareness about investment opportunities in honey trade. 25 Aug 2008 11:00
A fresh look for Uganda Clays
[Walter Wafula] Uganda Clays a brick- and tile-making firm and one of Uganda's oldest companies has rebranded to a more corporate look. 25 Aug 2008 09:10
Sports TV granted broadcasting licence
[Walter Wafula] Uganda's Sports TV has officially been granted its broadcasting license meaning that the station is now operating under the law. Sports TV was given the licence on August 21, according to Jacque Kigozi the station's public relations manager. 22 Aug 2008 13:33
Ugandan products achieve Superbrand status
Eight of Uganda's leading brands have achieved Superbrand status giving their products a chance to break through global markets. Leading the group is MTN Uganda, followed by Bell Larger, Uganda Waragi, Kinyara Sugar, Splash, The New Vision, Mukwano and Nomi. 18 Aug 2008 11:53
Capital Markets Authority urged to strengthen media relations
[Walter Wafula] The Capital Markets Authority, CMA, has been advised to strengthen its relation with the media in a bid to increase awareness and people's knowledge on the role and benefits of investing in capital markets. The CMA is the organisation in charge of licensing and regulating players in the capital markets and protecting participating investors. 18 Aug 2008 10:10
Ugandan minister: Africa needs to harness mobile tech
Africa needs to devise ways to harness mobile technology, considering the explosive growth the technology and services have had on the continent, Uganda's minister of ICT has said. 13 Aug 2008 09:47
Advertising companies battle for Entebbe Airport space
[Walter Wafula] Alliance Media Uganda and Messrs Clear Channel Independent are at war. The two advertising agencies are fighting for the rights to manage advertising space at Entebbe International Airport causing confusion that could lead to major losses by key advertisers. 12 Aug 2008 09:35
Uganda, Iran's gateway into Africa: envoy
Gorgan: The Ugandan Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammad Ahmad Kissule announced earlier this week that Uganda can be an appropriate gateway for Iranian investors to enter African markets. 6 Aug 2008 10:50
Celtel Uganda changes brand name to Zain
[Walter Wafula] It's not a secret anymore. In a matter of hours, Zain will officially become the new brand name of pan-Africa telecommunication company Celtel International, as its parent company, Zain Group, seeks to fortify its African market and give it a global face. Zain is an Arabic word for beautiful, good and wonderful. 31 Jul 2008 14:23
Social Security Fund doubles savers' interest rate
[Walter Wafula] Uganda's National Social Security Fund has doubled the annual interest rate at which it pays its members, to 14% in a bid to reward them with the fund's enormous profit. 30 Jul 2008 13:33
Company news
Alliance Media wins Uganda airport advertising tender - Alliance Media
Alliance Media has won the exclusive tender to control the advertising at Uganda's recently refurbished Entebbe Airport. 8 Aug 2008 16:53
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