In a move aimed at protecting intellectual property rights, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has banned the broadcast of pirated movies, soaps, and dramas on local TV stations. This decision is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the television industry…
The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)’s satellite service provider has given the national broadcaster until September 30 to pay $988,225 (Shs3.7b) arrears or risk being switched off. The move will affect more than 30 television channels and the free-to-air decoders that…
The recovery of Uganda’s economy which was hit hard by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown is likely not to be realized soon, after officials from the Ministry of Health observing that there is a surge in COVID-19 infections among employees of various companies.