Tag Archives: Uganda

Microsoft Visits Uganda

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The Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act 2006 recognises computer programs as one of those works that are eligible for copyright. On December 8, 2008 Mr. Abed Hlatshwayo, Anti-Piracy Manager, Microsoft East Africa Limited visited Uganda to assess license compliance by users of Microsoft software. In collaboration with UPRS, many Organisations were visited – and found

UPRS to Start Music Awards

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Musicians are poised to benefit from the UPRS Music Awards. The three East African Societies met in Nairobi under the auspices of CISAC and agreed on a number of Regional issues. Among them was the administration of Mechanical Rights. On September 7, 2009, the Copyright Society of Tanzania (COSOTA); Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS); and