All posts tagged "Social Media"
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2.2KFEATURESUganda’s Internet shutdown history
KAMPALA – This is not the first time that authorities in Uganda are blocking access to online communication platforms. On the election...
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GERALDINE NABABIITTO: 36 years of Liberation; Social Media as a force for good
Before the advent of Social Media, we had Newspapers, Magazines, and analog broadcasts via first radio (AM and FM) and then Television....
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433OpEDTHE CRISIS OF TRUTH IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA AGE: Can we know and know that we know?
In an attempt to get a solution to this crisis, the following questions will be of paramount importance: 1. What is truth?...
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413OpEDOPINION: Why government Public Relations systems should be demolished, disbanded and dismantled
By Muhimbise George Recently the entire government machinery went on its knees when some “bloggers” announced that President Museveni had died. This...
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YOUTHOLOGY: Top 10 things killing the youth that you must know
KAMPALA —The definition of the youth various across different countries. For the example the Nigerian youth policy defines the youth to mean...
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648OpEDOPINION: The significance of pronoucing the president dead!
KAMPALA — Beliefs have transcended from generation to generation owing to their considerable validity and sense. Literally, when the people wake up...
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574BusinessAirtel Uganda maintains current pre-paid data prices despite 12 per cent Excise Tax
KAMPALA — Airtel Uganda will maintain its pre-paid data prices despite the new 12% Excise Duty on internet, which is taking effect...
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732TechGov’t secretly restores Facebook after several months
Ugandan authorities, who had blocked Facebook several months ago, have quietly reinstated the social network this Tuesday, without communicating the reasons for...
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725BusinessLycamobile gets national operator license
The Uganda Communications Commission has granted a National Telecommunication Operator (NTO) license to Lycamobile, making the company the Third National Operator. Lycamobile,...
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EXCLUSIVE: UCC reportedly ordered to shutdown internet access ahead of Museveni swearing in
KAMPALA — The National Security Council (NSC) has reportedly ordered for the suspension of internet access services ahead of President Museveni swearing...
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942OpEDOPINION: Uganda — Dying regime taxes citizens to death
When you here regime officials speak sometimes if you pretend you didn’t know the truth you might believe they are making sense. ...
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OPINION: Why Excise duty of UGX 200 on Over the Top services and 12% levy on internet data should be dropped
By CPA Zuriat Nakayenga Senior Tax Advisor Adam Smith “The Father of Economics” argued that taxes should be proportional to how much...
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Govt ready to drop OTT in new Excise Duty Bill
KAMPALA — The government has proposed to abolish the payment of Over the Top Tax (OTT) under the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill,...
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786NewsTwitter condemns Internet shutdown in Uganda
KAMPALA —Tech giants Twitter has condemned Internet shutdown in Uganda ahead of election on Thursday, January 14, saying such shut downs are...
