Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager, “the official beer of Enjoyments” has announced the return of the Bell Obafest following a successful first edition held last year. With this year’s edition, the festival will stretch to three days, scheduled for 18th to 20th October at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) nurtures talent and promotes sustainable development within Africa’s vibrant film and television sector. Spanning 14 countries across the continent, MTF offers a comprehensive training and development programme designed to empower emerging filmmakers and industry professionals. Through education, hands-on experience, and …
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To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary …
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BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Clad in golden chainmail armor and wielding a magical staff spinning with flames, the Destined One, Monkey King, embarks on a marvelous yet daunting odyssey in the celestial world of “Black Myth: Wukong.” Officially launched across the globe on Tuesday, “Black Myth: Wukong” is a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pay tv firm, MultiChoice is offering its Ugandan subscribers a price discount for its GOtv Supa+ package until Nov. 10, 2024. GOtv Supa Plus, which was previously Shs 110,000, is now retailing at Shs 90,000, offering new customers the opportunity to get immersed in the …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been beefed up in Kasese district ahead of the third edition of the Rwenzori Theluji Festival. This year’s festival will take place on Saturday starting with the marathon. The festival is a showcase of the uniqueness of biodiversity in and around Kasese. The …
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Jinja, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Living Waters Resort is set to redefine Uganda’s adventure tourism landscape by introducing its exhilarating new zipline experiences. The resort’s recent addition of twin ziplines promises to elevate its status as a premier destination for thrill-seekers from within and outside the country. The …
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BEIJING, China | Xinhua | 20th Century Studios’ sci-fi thriller “Alien: Romulus” topped the Chinese mainland’s daily box office on Saturday, according to the China Movie Data Information Network. The seventh installment of the successful “Alien” franchise, the movie grossed approximately 63.99 million yuan (about 8.95 million U.S. dollars) on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The British Chamber of Commerce Uganda (BCCU) has officially been launched in Uganda in a cocktail experience curated by Tanqueray Gin at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Nakasero last evening. The British Chamber of Commerce aims to promote better trade links between the …
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LOS ANGELES, the United States | Xinhua | Marvel Studios’ superhero film “Deadpool & Wolverine” topped the North American box office on its second weekend with an estimated three-day cume of 97 million U.S. dollars, figures from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The sequel to 2016’s “Deadpool” and …
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