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UN Mission to Relocate Staff from Juba to Entebbe

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Jeffrey Kahigana
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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has started relocating its staff from Juba to Entebbe in Uganda.

This is due to the escalating tensions and deadly clashes between military factions in South Sudan.

The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has demanded the end of all hostilities and targeted attacks against civilians.

A UNMISS statement released on Sunday morning states that, as a precautionary measure to reduce pressure on its limited resources, it will relocate non-critical staff from Juba to the Ugandan city of Entebbe.

The statement revealed that on Saturday, UNMISS relocated all remaining civilians and staff from its compound in the Jonglei state capital of Bor to Juba.

Meanwhile, the Mission is planning to reinforce its military presence in Bor and Pariang to continue fulfilling its mandate to help protect South Sudanese civilians.

“We are not abandoning South Sudan. We are here to stay, and will carry on in our collective resolve to work with and for the people of South Sudan,” said Special Representative for South Sudan and head of UNMISS, Hilde Johnson.

The decision to relocate some staff comes three days after an UNMISS base in Akobo, in restive Jonglei state, was overrun by an estimated 2,000 heavily armed assailants in a brazen attack that left some 20 Dinka ethnic civilians dead alongside two UN peacekeepers.

Ms Johnson added: “To anyone who wants to threaten us, attack us or put obstacles in our way, our message remains loud and clear: we will not be intimidated.”

It should be noted that UNMISS continues to provide assistance and shelter to over 20,000 civilians gathered inside its compounds in Juba.

It also engages together with international and regional partners, with key South Sudanese leaders in its ongoing efforts to help find a peaceful solution to the current crisis.

Once the security situation in the country has stabilized, the Mission anticipates the return of non-critical staff to Juba.

Ban Ki-moon has demanded that all political, military and militia leaders to hostilities and end the violence against civilians.

“I call on President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and opposition political leaders, including former Vice President Riek Machar, to come to the table to find a political way out of this crisis,” he said at a press conference in Manila.

Cash Dilemma for Uganda Cranes

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Uganda Today
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Kampala, Uganda – Following Uganda’s exit at the Quarter Final stage of the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) tournament recently, all seems not to be well in the Cranes Camp.

Murmurs emerging from the team, point to the merger allowances that the players got during the tournament and a rather bizarre figure that was given to the footballers on their return.

According to one of the players who spoke to the East African Business Week on condition of anonymity, they were each given $200 dollars for the  time they spent during the tournament. That is an equivalent of $25 per day.

The footballer adds that on arrival, they were each given Ush10,000 ($3.8) at the Airport to enable them reach their homes.

“Of course we are not happy with the way we have been treated. That Ush10,000 was given to enable us move from the Airport back to Kampala. It is frustrating given the effort we put in during the tournament.”

Sam Lwere, an official at the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) admits that there are some issues that still need ironing out.“That (mess) is being sorted out. They (players) will be called at a later date and be sorted,” he told this newspaper last week.

On hearing this, another player who did not want to be quoted for fear of angering his bosses was both perplexed and surprised that he only managed to laugh out loud.

However, FUFA President, Moses Magogo during a weekly press conference in Kampala last week said rumours being peddled around are from the dark forces and their agents against football that had gone on vacation and are back to haunt and halt the fast reforms and development efforts.

“The cranes players were paid their dues for CECAFA as the case has been in the past. It was not Ush25,000 ($9.6) as earlier reported by the same persons who breed trouble where there is none. It is however fashionable these days to lie in reputable newspapers and the editorial continue to upload stories proven as lies. It is a calculated agenda to create anarchy where there is none,” he said.

Uganda won all its three group games (1:0 against Rwanda, 3:0 against Eritrea and 1:0 against Sudan) before a 2:2 draw against Tanzania in the quarterfinals led to 2:3 lose on penalties.

An animated Magogo said: “As FUFA we paid what has always been paid to the players for CECAFA, probably the unfortunate incident is that we did not win the prize money which they normally share a percentage at the end of the tournament.”

When FUFA and Airtel recently signed a multi-million deal to sponsor the Uganda Cranes, these were some of the issues that a number of people had expected the partnership to address.

“Whereas the Airtel deal brings to FUFA Ush950m ($365,000), the Uganda Cranes Annual budget is over Ush2.5b ($962,000). We are proud to be sponsored by Airtel, the biggest sports sponsorship that this country has seen. We shall continue to prudently utilise the resources available. Those attempting to ridicule the sponsorship have the same hidden motives and are living in denial,” Magogo observed.

He also rubbished talk that the national team coach, Milutin Sredojević had gone five months without pay saying that the federation is up-to-date with staff payments though done at the expense of development programmes.

For now, we can only hope that the accusations and counter accusations can stop as there is barely a month to the kick of the 2014 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa.

City Oilers Win League

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Uganda Today
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Kampala, Uganda – City Oilers became the first team to win the national basketball league in their debut season after they convincingly beat Falcons in game seven last Friday in a game played at Lugogo Arena.

Oilers who have had a miraculous season took charge of the final best of seven finals series game winning the first thee quarters 16 – 14, 15-10 and 27-13 to put them in a driving seat despite a fight back by Falcons who won the final quarter 25-16.

The game ended 74-62. Kami Kabange who together with Jimmy Enabu have been the star of the Oilers side the entire season posted a game high 27 points on which Enabu added 20 to steer the team to wrap up the hard earned title. Ramadhan Arou added another 10 points.

Falcons looked blunt on a night they needed their best performance. Philip Ameny and Steven Omony each scored 15 points while Ramadhan Abdulahi added 14 points. Their effort was not enough. Falcons also were losing finalist last year when they lost to Kyambogo Warriors in the last game of the best of seven finals.

Earlier on last week on Wednesday UCU Lady Canons clinched the women’s title after defeating KCCA Leopards 84-61 in game six to win the seven-game Castle Lite playoff series 4-2 and reclaim the championship.

Comedian Seeks a Name for New Telecom Operator

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Uganda Today
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KAMPALA- UGANDA -Alex Muhangi, a famous comedian known locally as Aleku of the Krackers comedy show has been appointed ambassador for a no name campaign in which a new telecom operator has decided to launch without a name, asking the public to give the name. 

Aleku will drive the campaign asking Ugandan’s to participate in this opportunity through print, electronic media and street campaigns.

The telecom industry in Uganda and East Africa has been bolstered by the entry of a unique, straight forward, innovative, socially responsible and maverick telecom, launching without a name.

With its underlining promise being to raise the bar for subscribers, the new telecom launched simultaneously in Uganda,Tanzania and Burundi with a creative online and SMS campaign dubbed “Give Us a Name” giving East Africa the opportunity to nominate and vote for the best name.

This telecom that says it truly cares and is not afraid to trust the people is unique. No company across the world has ever launched without a name setting the stage for what will be an exciting campaign before the brand is finally unveiled.

The “Give us a Name” campaign is running online, on SMS and on Facebook in two phases. In phase one, Uganda and all East Africa is being asked to nominate names they would like the new telecom that will champion New Africa to have.You can nominate your name through logging on to www.giveusaname.net , sending an SMS with your preferred name to the short code 8198 or logging on to www.facebook.com/giveusanameafrica . In phase two of the campaign, panel will review all the names and shortlist the top 5 most nominated, unique or creative names. East Africa will now have to vote for the best name that will eventually become the name of the first ever truly East African telecom.

The ultimate winner, the individual who nominates the name that will eventually become the company brand and trading name will win 1-year free unlimited national call SIM card. Other rewards include smartphones and tablets for participants in the “Give us a Name”campaign.

With experts forecasting an upswing in Uganda’s annual GDP growth from the current 4% to 7% in 2015, the telecommunications sector is poised for extended expansion and growth in the coming years and this new telecom represents the face of this boom.

The new telecom aims to be the real catalyst for change in Uganda and East Africa, truly cares and gives and isn’t afraid to trust the people by investing money and technology in the country.Uganda remains one of a handful of countries with mobile penetration rate of less than 50% as of June 2013 and at around 50%, the total teledensity is still below the African average.

Boujealous Nouveau the uniting festival

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Uganda Today
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KAMPALA, UGANDA- The French society last week gathered at the Kabira Country Club to celebrate Boujealous Nouveau, a traditional French event held annually to mark the entry of the ‘first wine’ (vin de primeur) onto the market.

Speaking at the event, Sophie Makame the French ambassador to Uganda a extended her gratitude towards both the French and Ugandans present for their appreciation of such a day a thing, according to her, that exhibited unity, commitment and dedication.

In her remarks, she said that the event is all about gathering people to celebrate commitment and dedication to a common project.

The French community converged at the Kabira Country Club hotel last week to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau which saw many delegates from all over the country attend in great numbers.

The Francophone society celebrates this event every third Thursday of November and it is the most popular in Francophone countries since the most popular wine in France is ‘Vin de Primeur’ or ‘first wine.’ This is a wine quickly made from grapey red from southern Burgundy and is merrily quaffed as a forecast for each year’s vintage. It is fermented for just a few weeks before being sold on the third Thursday and Wednesday of November each year.

According to the ambassador, Beaujolais was the ‘wine of the year’ made to celebrate the end of harvest. This tradition of gathering people to thank them for dedication to hard work has been held for decades.

Spying on Susana at Cineplex

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Uganda Today
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Spying on Susana

KAMPALA, UGANDA- When movie director Robert Nkambo, announced at the premiere of Spying on Susana in August that he would soon screen at Cineplex, few believed him.

The first ever Ugandan comedy, Spying on Susana, will be screened from December 6th, 7th, 8th and 13th, 14th 15th at Uganda’s top cinema Cineplex.
The high class movie, comparable to Hollywood or Bollywood movies will be on screen at 7:00pm on all days.

Senior Television Anchor Anthony Itwara referred to as Mose in the movie, together with a crazy friend Godwin Otwoma (Max) jump into a deadly spying mission on Mose’s wife Susana (Esther Jacum) suspected to be involved in an extra marital with her new boss Mike (Fagil Mandy).
After discovering a load of cash their spying mission turns ugly when suspicious Goliath (Charles Kabogoza) and the police are after the two.
In the movie, Mose wants the money together with the woman, which distracts their spying mission. Also featured are popular Fun Factory and The Hostel stars; Veronica Tindyebwa and Gerald Rutaro. The film is directed by Robert Nkambo and a production of Mediavision ProductionsIt was premiered on Friday 23rd August 2013 at the National Theatre at a grand media ceremony officiated by Dr. Frank Ssebowa the Executive Director of Uganda Investment Authority.The timing is appropriate for everyone as the end of year holiday season sets in. This Ugandan comedy is appropriate for a family outing being that the movie doesn’t have scenes of violence or pornography and that the children are already back home for holidays.

Interestingly the Uganda National Examinations Board Chairman Fagil Mandy reveals his unusual talents. A man of all seasons features in this movie as the boss of Susana and a suspect for stealing a married woman. The Deception actor Charles Kabogoza shows you his other side of the coin. He is an employer in Mike’s company with dubious ambitions which eventually land him in deep trouble.

Superstar Green Christmas Party Set

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Uganda Today
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KAMPALA, UGANDA -This Christmas season children will have a chance to do something for the future while they have fun with friends and family.

On Sunday 15th December next month, kids will meet at Kololo Airstrip for the Superstar Kid Green Xmas party.
The fun day will also be used to introduce the young ones to the communal cause of planting fruit trees to conserve the environment they live in.
This is a continuation of the green festival that was held last September.
After the fun every child will be given a fruit tree seedling which she or he can plant in their home backyard, on their family land or school compound.

The entertainment packed day will see each child who will come for the party take home a tree and a responsibility to further drive the environment conservation spirit.
The toddlers will also be lectured on the need and how to recycle waste products and will be told that littering is a bad practice which destroys the environment.
The Superstar Kid Green Xmas party will also have a zoo brought at Kololo Airstrip and like last September children will have a chance to see animals they only see on television and in pictures.
Joseph Masembe of My Kid Is a Superstar, the organizers, said that environmental conservation is not a culture that exists in Uganda.

The Seven Year Itch” Bohemian’s first Show

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Uganda Today
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KAMPALA, UGANDA- In a bid to re-introduce  classic movies, Bohemian Pictures, a local company, lanched a week ago at the National Theatre with a pledge to bring back the now lost but educative classic films.“The Seven Year Itch” a 1955 American romantic comedy happened to be the first ever classic movie that revealers were thrilled to by the Bohemian pictures who promised more of such with time to come.

Directed by Billy Wilder, it was acted by Marlyn Monroe world famous film actress in America and Tom Ewell.

The story is set during a summer in Manhattan, New York. Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell) bids farewell to his wife, Helen (Evelyn Keyes) and son, Ricky who are going to Maine for a while. Richard has to stay behind, as he needs to remain in the city for his job.

He has promised his wife and his doctors that he will try not to smoke or drink alcohol.
He is also determined to avoid the temptations of other women. Soon his resolve weakens – especially when a beautiful young blonde moves in to the apartment  above his.
He is jolted back to reality when he meets his new neighbor–luscious model Marilyn Monroe.

According to Tabitha Muhanganzima one of the founders of Bohemian pictures, classic movies will start showing at the Metropole Hotel in Kampala, every Tuesday and Friday so that even the young generation will have the chance to watch the old but educative movies rather than watching blockbuster movies that are in most cases non educative.

CNOOC to Tap Bunyoro Talent

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Uganda Today
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Kampala, Uganda-Oil and gas exploration firm China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is going to help Bunyoro Kingdom nurture the abundant talents through sports, Zakalia Lubega, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at CNOOC said. He was speaking during the finals of the second edition of CNOOC Bunyoro Amasaza Cup that concluded recently.

“For the second year running, CNOOC has partnered with the people of Bunyoro to promote talent through the Amasaza Cup,” Lubega said.
“I believe talent exhibited will inspire other young people not only in Bunyoro but across the entire country to take up international sports participation,” he added.
His Highness Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Solomon Iguru Gafabusa was the chief guest and thanked players, organizers and sponsors for organizing a successful tournament for his subjects.

For the second year runnung, CNOOC has helped footballers in the region through Bunyoro Amasaza Cup, this year the oil firm injected Ush67m in the football tournament. This included cash prizes, 70 footballs for the 74 participating teams, uniforms and jerseys for 13 county teams.

Hoima Municipality beat Kibanda County 3-1 in the shoot out to emerge victors in the finals played at Sir Tito Winyi playground.
The champions were rewarded with gold medals, a bull while the losing finalists took silver medals, a cow and the second runners up, Bugangaizi County, took bronze medals and a goat.
The State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs, Ernest Kiiza said government plans to facilitate schools by getting them fully functional sports grounds.
He said “The Government of Uganda is also planning to allow for sports grounds at all government-aided schools. We encourage private education institutions to do the same.”

Zimbabwean Oliver Mtukudzi to Grace Blankets and Wine in December

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The fifth and final Blankets and Wine Festival scheduled for Sunday 8th December 2013 at the Museum Grounds is set to be a thrilling display of musical prowess as Zimbabwean guitarist, vocalist, performer and composer, Oliver Mtukudzi takes the stage for the third time in Uganda.

Oliver, who is one of the few people in the world to have a beat named after him, ‘tuku’ which comes from a blend of Zimbabwean ‘Mbira’ with the faster Zulu township ‘Mbaqanga’ beats will perform alongside Uganda’s best afro-pop musicians, Maurice Kirya, Naava Grey and Milege Band.

Tusker Lite, which has been at the forefront in promoting Afro-fusion music, will again bring the finest talent to Uganda during December’s Blankets and Wine, which is the premier Afro-based music festival in East Africa designed to showcase genres of Afro-fusion music.

Described as the most recognized voice to emerge from Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi first recorded in the 1970s when Zimbabwe was still known as Rhodesia with the Wagon Wheels Band. He later started his own group, Black Spirits, with whom he still plays and has released over 30 full-length albums and several compilations.

With his husky voice, the songwriter and guitarist, that is well-known for his graceful onstage dance moves have become an icon in Africa and the international scene.

Speaking during his unveiling, Tusker Lite Brand Manager, Harry Mwanje said that Oliver Mtukudzi is a legendary musician and it’s the reason they are bringing him to Uganda.

Added Harry, “One thing that makes Oliver Mtukudzi stand out is his music background with his unique beat that he uses frequently to tackles social issues, particularly poverty and the AIDS epidemic that is responsible for so much misery in Africa”.

A quarterly, picnic-style music festival, Blankets, and Wine is sponsored by Tusker Lite and it provides a platform for Tusker Lite to show appreciation to consumers by showing casing the Afro-fusion genre of music and in LIVE performances by a wide array of artists.

“This is a new concept for Afro-fusion music lovers in Uganda where they are always encouraged to drive down to the venue with a Maasai shuka, blanket or kikoys, a picnic chair, some Tusker Lite, a picnic basket and their preferred company then proceed to share in this music and lifestyle experience”, said Harry Mwanje.

The fifth edition of Blankets and Wine Kampala will be held on Sunday, 8th December 2013 at the Uganda Museum Grounds starting at 1:00 pm. Advance tickets for the event will be selling at UGX 50 000. On the event day, revelers will pay with UGX 70,000 at the gate. Tickets are available at all Uganda Wines and Spirits Distributors retail stores and The Hub Oasis Mall.

In line with its support for responsible drinking, Tusker Lite will be maintaining a strict ‘over 18 only’ policy for the sale of alcohol.

About Oliver Mtukudzi

liver started out as a professional musician when he joined the Wagon Wheels in 1977. Now, along with his own band The Black Spirits, his appealing voice, captivating guitar rhythms and superb dance moves make his live performances really fantastic to experience. Mtukudzi sings in Shona interspersed with a bit of English, and the lyrics often have special or hidden messages. Many of his songs give advice on life.

Oliver sings accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, without his band, because of the tragic deaths of his brother, keyboard player Robert, guitarist Job Muteswa, and drummer Sam Mutowa and he dedicates his earlier albums to them.  As well as performing and recording music Mtukudzi has starred in 2 major Zimbabwean movies, Jit (1990) and Neria (1991) and there are soundtrack CDs of both of these. He has also written a musical about Zimbabwe’s street children. Over the last 5 years, Tuku’s music has deservedly made a significant impact on the worldwide music scene.

He has won numerous awards and has featured in many TV programmes and prestigious magazines, for example, Time Africa’s article entitled ‘The People’s Voice’ together with his picture on the front cover. In the 2003 Kora Awards, Tuku won not only the Best Male Artist: Southern Africa Award but also the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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