Tag Archives: ShakeUp

DSTV EMPIRE CRACKING! Canal+ Shake-Up Sparks Staff Exodus as Ugandan Subscribers Dump Pay-TV Giant

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KAMPALA: For decades, DStv was the undisputed king of African television. Whether it was the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, blockbuster movies, hit series or local entertainment, the satellite giant dominated living rooms from Johannesburg to Kampala.Today, however, that empire is showing serious cracks.Across Africa, and increasingly in Uganda, MultiChoice’s flagship pay-TV business is battling shrinking subscriber numbers, falling …

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Gov’t moves to eliminate agents in vehicle registration shake-up

Govt moves to eliminate agents in vehicle registration shake up

The government is planning major reforms that could eliminate the role of middlemen and car agents in Uganda’s motor vehicle registration process as officials move to curb delays, hidden charges and alleged exploitation of motorists. The proposed changes emerged during a high-level meeting convened by Works and Transport minister Edward Katumba Wamala involving vehicle dealers, clearing agents, officials from the …

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SHELL SHAKE-UP! With 600 Stations On Sale in S. Africa — Uganda Not Spared as Two Prime City Petrol Sites Hit Market

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A quiet but significant ripple from the global oil industry is now being felt in Uganda after Vivo Energy Uganda announced plans to sell two of the most strategically located Shell-branded petrol stations in the heart of Kampala. The move comes as the multinational energy giant Shell plc continues reshaping its global downstream fuel business — a strategy that includes …

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ULS Appoints Advocates Ssali Babu and Lule Alexander to Key Leadership Roles Following Council Shake-Up

ULS Appoints Advocates Ssali Babu and Lule Alexander to Key

By Kabuye RonaldThe Uganda Law Society (ULS), under the stewardship of the Radical New Bar, has announced the immediate appointment of Advocate Ssali Babu as Acting Secretary and Advocate Lule Alexander as Acting Council Member representing the Central Region. The appointments, made by the ULS Council, are in accordance with Regulations 15(1)(b) and 15(1)(c) of the Uganda Law Society (Election) …

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