Top Stories
Residents of Mirimu zone in Makindye Sabagabo, Wakiso district have protested the installation of a telephone mast saying it is dangerous to their health. While in the meeting with NTC(the company responsible for installing the mast) yesterday chaired by the village Vice Chairman, Dumba Elisha, the residents expressed their fear of being exposed to diseases […]
Property worth millions has been lost in a fire that gutted Sky High School Wakiso district, Makindye Ssabagabo in Mirimu zone. At least 6 students have been rushed to Namalele Health Centre IV for treatment after sustaining injuries from the fire. According to eyewitnesse, the disaster occurred at about 2:00PM on Monday and it’s […]
Apple Music today announced Alté-R&B singer-songwriter Mauimøon (Donald Otim) as the first artist to be featured in its new Up Next artist development program in East Africa. “I am honoured to be selected for Apple Music Up Next. This means a lot to me as a Ugandan artist from a country that has a lot to […]
In their paper titled “Advances in Real Time: Challenges and Solutions in Interoperable Payment Systems,” Kosta Peric, Miller Abel, and Matt Bohan discuss the complexity of dealing with cash. I refer to this paper when discussing elements like interoperability, Level One Project (L1P), and Instant Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS) that are key to designing Digital […]
Uganda Performing Right Society(UPRS) has explained why artistes have not yet received their money and also emphasizes that non members will not receive anything even with hit songs noting that registration is totally free. While appearing on the Urban Vibes show on 97.7 Record FM show hosted by Jiame Josh, Ms. Nakintu Maureen appreciated UCC […]
The roadmap for the highly-anticipated 11th Edition of the annual HiPipo Music Awards has been rolled out with the commencement of the nominations. According to HiPipo, the Awards are recognised not just for the critical acclaim and prestige they bestow on their winners and nominees, but, as of now, their longevity as well. “HiPipo is […]
Artistes under Pearlwood together with those from Uganda Musicians Association signed an understanding with FHRI – Foundation for Human Rights Initiative to jointly achieve the task of Fighting for Artistic Rights and Freedom. The 3 bodies jointly make up the PANAF Uganda Chapter. PANAF stands for Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom and is […]
Following the consecutive eight seasons of Digital Impact Awards Africa, HiPipo has announced open entries for submissions for the 2022 edition. Digital Impact Awards Africa is a platform that promotes Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion and Cyber Security. The Awards recognize and celebrate stakeholders that are spearheading the use of digital mediums to serve communities. The […]
Aid-for-trade organisation Trademark, East Africa has appointed Senior diplomat and development professional, Mr. David Beer as the new Chief Executive Officer(CEO). David Beer is also a former United Kingdom High Commissioner, adviser at World Bank and IMF boards. Trademark as one of the world’s largest Aid for Trade institutions succeeds it’s founding CEO, Mr.Frank Matsaert […]
Parliament has ordered the Attorney General to avail a report on allegations that security forces broke into the home of Soroti Woman Member of Parliament Anne Adeke Ebaju where several arrests were made prior to the recently concluded Soroti City East Constituency. Among the arrested was opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party President Eng. […]