Over a month ago, President Museveni officially inaugurated Salaam Bank Uganda, marking the formal introduction of Islamic Banking in Uganda. Among his requests to the Bank was to analyze the Parish Development Model system's operations and explore the potential of using this banking method for fund dispersal. Tonight, we are joined by Salaam Bank's Managing Director, Michael Mande, who will update us on the progress made since then. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

In Rugby, Records Champions Heathens Rugby Club have progressed to the semifinal playoffs in the Uganda Rugby Championship after defeating Barbarians 28 -16 in Jinja. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

In football, NEC FC secured their first-ever Uganda Cup appearance by defeating 2022 Champions BUL FC 2-0 in their second-leg Semi-Final encounter at the Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo. Joseph Lujang and Cromwell Rwothomio scored in the first half for the hosts, helping them win 3-1 on aggregate. Pajule Lions will host Kitara FC tomorrow in the second leg of their Uganda Cup Semi-final. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Amus College rebounded from a round of sixteen loss, thanks to their petition against Jinja Progressive Secondary School, to reach their first-ever Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association games football finals. In doing so, they eliminated defending champions St Mary’s Secondary School Kitende. The first semifinal of the day, played on a wet surface, ended goalless in normal time before Amus won the spot kicks 9 to 8. The second semifinal, which started after 6 pm, saw St Julian Secondary School enter their maiden cup finals as well after eliminating Bukedea Comprehensive School on spot kicks, with normal time ending goalless. Now, the boys' football competition, concluding tomorrow, will feature an all-underdogs final between Amus College and St Julian Secondary School. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The community around the Lwamanja refugee camp in Kamwenge district will benefit from a 4 billion shillings sports complex funded by the World Bank to provide recreational opportunities and develop sports talent among refugees and the host population. The complex includes a football pitch, basketball and volleyball courts, a jogging track, pavilions, and multiple restrooms. The Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba, inaugurated the complex and emphasized the importance of proper maintenance and management. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture. The partnership is a strategic alliance focused on enhancing the dissemination and adoption of technologies, innovations, and management practices generated by NARO to improve the livelihoods of the communities in Rwenzori Region. During the signing the Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere and the Director General of NARO Dr. Yona Baguma, agreed that the move would foster increased agricultural support to the locals in the future. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Uptake of insurance has proven a little difficult despite its obvious benefits across the economic sector. Insurance penetration in the country is less than 1 percent. Industry leadership alongside the players are now looking at motivating insurance agents and leveraging technology to deepen penetration. But it also appears that collaboration with the government is on the cards. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Archbishop-Elect of Gulu Archdiocese Raphael P’mony Wokorach has challenged the graduates of Providence Vocational School in Nebbi to reflect on the importance of carrying spiritual values with them in life. The call came as the institution held its second graduation ceremony, called to highlight their skill set vocational education. The institution was also marking its 10th Anniversary. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Hoima City Authorities have tipped local some people against providing misleading information to enumerators during the forthcoming National Population Census. The area leaders are also concerned that some unscrupulous locals have been telling lies about how the information sourced out of the census will be used. Some are reportedly claiming the data is intended to inform a future decision by the government to increase taxes. However, local leaders say they have deployed appropriately to beat back any insecurity and threats to the Census process. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The South Sudan government has embarked on a campaign to empower refugees academically with the aim of attracting them back to develop their country, at the end of their studies. According to the South Sudan education attaché Lual Akol Nhial, the development has seen partners secure bursaries that will help realize. The South Sudan embassy is currently running a new bursary scheme for master’s degrees for refugees, coded James Aryam scholarship program, in memory of the late James Aryam, the former Executive Director for Windle International Uganda sponsored by the Windle Trust International. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Uganda’s I&M bank’s net profit for the twelve months to December 2023 grew by 105% to Shs 11.5 billion, an increase of 5.9 billion shillings. This is the second consecutive year the bank has posted profits since I&M Group Plc acquired Orient Bank in 2021. However, questions are being asked as to how the bank has managed this feat in an increasingly hostile economy. To help us understand what happened, we have the Bank's Chief Executive Officer - ROBIN BAIRSTOW. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The national post-primary boys' football championship has entered the semifinal stage amidst controversy that arose after Bukedea Comprehensive School was allowed back into the round of sixteen. This decision followed an earlier disqualification yesterday due to the Test region school's use of an overaged player. Bukedea, now in the semifinals after winning both their round of 16 and quarterfinal games today, reportedly won their appeal on grounds that Buddo Secondary School tricked them into buying an overaged player from them. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Despite efforts by media owners to include as many women as possible in their newsrooms, especially on the sports desks, the fight to find females for this desk remains critical. For years, female scribes have been working to break down barriers that cause their exclusion. Their credibility, talent, and intelligence are still questioned. SHARIFAH NAMBI caught up with two sports reporters who have been discussing their challenges and how they have managed to thrive in the male-dominated field. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja has reinstated one Faustin Ntambala on his land in Rwengiri, Kyankwanzi district after it was found that he is the rightful owner of the four square miles. The reinstatement follows the demolition of his house on this land by one Davis Mugabi, who claimed to be the owner of the land, although police findings show otherwise. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Kakungulu Memorial School has earned another opportunity to defend the national school games hockey title in both the boys' and girls' categories after both teams qualified for the finals of this year's games raging on in Luwero district. Meanwhile, in badminton, Kibuli Secondary School, Lubaga Girls, Mbogo High, and Kakungulu Memorial School will play in the girls' finals tomorrow. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Speaker of Parliament has adjourned today's sitting without concluding the enacting of the tax Bills. This comes as MPs accused the Ministry of Finance of bringing all five tax bills for the next financial year, along with certificates of financial implication, which had defects. They argue that this violates the Public Finance Management Act, which requires that every bill tabled before parliament must show how it will affect the economy. The MPs concluded that proceeding with processing the Bills and passing them would lead to attracting legal challenges. The Bills will be re-tabled on Monday. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

In the 20th century, journalism evolved into a recognized profession, moving from a simple conveyor of facts to a complex landscape acknowledging institutional pressures and individual biases. We delved into journalism's digital era impact with Photojournalist Abubaker Lubowa and George Lugalambi, Executive Director at African Center for Media Excellence. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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