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   Young Achievers Awards draws 13 business journalists[Walter Wafula] Thirteen Ugandan business journalists have been nominated for the first Young Achievers Awards that aims to recognise the efforts of excellent and innovative Ugandan citizens. 10 Nov 2009 07:22 Media censorship denounced in UgandaInternational media rights groups have condemned the Ugandan government's actions against the press after last week's riots in Kampala. Four radio stations were closed and all live debate programmes were banned. 15 Sep 2009 09:52 Financial journalists urged to be pro-active[Walter Wafula] Ugandan journalists have been urged to be more pro-active to increase the level of awareness and deepen the understanding of events at home and worldwide. David Sseppuuya, a former editor-in-chief of the New Vision called on business and financial journalists to lay a foundation for economic financial reporting by being more analytical. 7 Sep 2009 09:45 Ugandan editors held over cartoonThree editors from a Ugandan magazine were questioned yesterday over a cartoon criticising President Yoweri Museveni. The Criminal Investigations Directorate is investigating reports of sedition after a caricature of the president appeared in The Independent magazine last week. 2 Sep 2009 06:56 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 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 CPJ to honour Ugandan journalist[Walter Wafula] Andrew Mwenda, a founder and managing editor of The Independent magazine in Uganda, will be one of the five courageous journalists who will be honoured with awards by the Committee to Protect Journalists in November 2008. 17 Sep 2008 14:44 New Vision seeks expansion capital from ordinary shareholdersNew 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 Uganda: Media crackdown taskforce set upThe 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 CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2008 finalistsFinalists in the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2008 Competition were announced yesterday, Thursday, 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 Old man gets what he deserves[Walter Wafula] “The young have had their time and now is the elders' turn” seemed to be the contrast between the winner of the 2007 Image Business Journalist (IBJ) Awards and the 2006 winner. 10 Mar 2008 11:34 IBJ Awards to honour top business reporters[Walter Wafula] Eleven top Ugandan business reporters will on 7 March 2008 win various awards and prizes such as laptops, cameras, airtime, mobile phones and cash in the second version of the annual Image Business Journalism Awards, organised by Corporate Image, a new business communications firm. 14 Jan 2008 11:01 African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite projectA critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure. 30 Nov 2007 12:04 Latest jobs | Ad showcase |
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