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Broadcasters petition Parliament on adverts

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on ICT and National Guidance is to consider a petition by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) on the directive to have all government advertising carried on Uganda Broadcasting Corporation and New Vision platforms only. In her communication on Thursday, 27 July 2023, …

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Speaker directs ICT Committee to look into broadcasters’ petition

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has tasked its Committee on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance to consider a petition by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) regarding a directive by the President ring-fencing all government advertisements for Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) and New Vision platforms. …

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Broadcasters oppose guidelines for 2021 general elections

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Broadcasters are protesting the proposed guidelines issued by Uganda Communications Commission-UCC ahead of the 2021 polls. The broadcasters describe the guidelines as unfair, saying they were never consulted by the regulator. The guidelines cover political advertising, equitable access to talk-shows, equal coverage to candidates …

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Broadcasters, UCC disagree on license fees waiver

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Association of Broadcasters-NAB has asked government to waive license and signal carriage fees as a stimulus for the struggling media industry. The NABS executive committee was appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on National Economy chaired by Syda Bbumba together with Uganda Communications …

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Premier League braced for TV losses as player protests mount

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League clubs face having to pay a huge refund to broadcasters even if they manage to complete the coronavirus-disrupted season behind closed doors. Broadcasters would be reimbursed for matches not being played as scheduled and the lack of atmosphere in empty stadiums is also …

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UCC warns on live broadcasts after parliment brawl

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Communications Communication (UCC) has accused Ugandan radio and televisions of relaying live broadcasts they say “are inciting the public, discriminating, stirring up hatred, promoting a culture of violence among viewers and are likely to create public insecurity and violence.” UCC  directed broadcasters to stop …

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