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Inspiring excellent journalism across Africa

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July 29, 2022

NBS TV chaotic incident and the place of broadcasting standards in Uganda

By Adolf Mbaine  “The Frontline”, a popular programme on NBS TV, ended abruptly on Thursday, 28 July 2022. This followed …

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June 21, 2022

Vision Group top editor elected to WAN-IFRA Board, pledges to give voice to women journalists 

By Jackline Kansiime  Vision Group Editor-in-Chief Barbara Kaija has been elected to the supervisory board of directors for the World …

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June 2, 2022

Media release – African Centre for Media Excellence announces Executive Director transition

For Immediate Release 2 June 2022 KAMPALA   The Board of Directors of African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) announces …

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February 17, 2022

MP Nsereko proposes hefty penalties in Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill

Parliament has granted Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Muhammad Nsereko leave to introduce a private members bill amending the Computer …

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Ugandan Author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija released on bail. Courtesy Photo
January 25, 2022

Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija granted bail

By Judith Kukunda | URN Ugandan Novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has been granted bail. Kakwenza was arrested on  December 28, 2021, …

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Pius Bigirimana wins defamation case against Monitor Publications
December 11, 2021

Court orders Monitor Publications to pay PS Bigirimana Shs450m in defamation case

Judiciary Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana has won a defamation case in civil court against Monitor Publications Limited (MPL), publishers of …

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July 28, 2021

Court dismisses petition seeking to declare sections of the Uganda Press and Journalists Act inconsistent with the Constitution of Uganda

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has dismissed a 2014 petition filed by the Center for Public Interest Law, Human Rights Network of …

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July 22, 2021

Sexual harassment is rife in many African media workplaces

Lindsey Blumell, City, University of London and Dinfin Mulupi, University of Maryland Survivors of sexual violence around the world have …

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