By AFP More by this Author San José, US Got a crush on another Facebook user? The social network will help you connect, as part of a revamp unveiled Tuesday that aims to foster real-world relationships and make the platform a more intimate place for groups of friends. The new
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Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta (in featured photo) is the most popular leader in Sub-Saharan Africa with 3.6 million likes on Facebook, ahead of Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo with 1.6 million likes. However, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is by far the most popular world leader on Facebook with more than 43.5
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The first Deputy Prime Minister, General Moses Ali has commended Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for the sponsorship the establishment of a state-of-the-art solar-powered ICT computer laboratory at Bezza Al Hijji Senior Secondary School located in Adjumani West County, Adjumani District. The lab comprises 21 computers and other accessories. Established using
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The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has instructed all telecommunication providers to validate and update existing subscriber SIM registration information to insure full compliance with SIM card registration guidelines. The leading telecom players in Uganda are MTN, Airtel, Africell and Uganda telecom. In a statement dated April10, 2019, UCC said audit
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The revival of Uganda Airlines hangs in balance after MPs revealed that the ‘national airline’ is almost 100% individually owned. The MPs have since warned Parliament against approving the Shs280bn meant for the purchase and delivery of the two bombardier jets to be used by Uganda Airlines until the owners
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By Katusiime Kellen The continued recovery of Uganda’s economy last year contributed to the strong performance of MTN Uganda in 2018. MTN Uganda’s revenue in 2018 grew by 8.6% due to increased voice calls, data usage and MTN Mobile Money. Uganda’s economy is estimated to have grown by 5.3% in
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The long awaited two Uganda airlines bombardier jets may not arrive next month as earlier reported due to delayed approve of funds meant to purchase them by Parliament. According to the Minister of Works and Transport, Monicah Azuba, Uganda risk many consequences if the funds delay because the manufacturer has
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The Government of Uganda has reportedly forced MTN Uganda to hire local staff into top leadership positions amid the turbulent relationship marred with accusations of espionage. Sources say after government deported senior staff of the telecom giant, it has now directed the telecom firm to recruit Ugandans into such positions.
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The US Justice Department has issued summons as part of an investigation into certification and marketing of Boeing 737 Max 8 planes, the CNN reported on Thursday. Prosecutors wrote to Boeing a day after Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asked the agency to look into the aircraft’s certification. Ms Chao on
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After three months, Airtel Uganda has today concluded the exciting ‘Beera Millionaire with Airtel Money’ promotion. Launched in December 2018, the promotion has changed the lives of over 200 Ugandans through employment opportunities, tuition, medical care and entrepreneurship. “At Airtel Uganda, we believe in growing with our customers. Beera Millionaire
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