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Smartphones Linked to Digital Activism Revolution Across Africa

KAMPALA, Uganda – The rise of smartphones in Africa is more than…

Agnes Namaganda Agnes Namaganda

FDC Unveils New IDs to Stop Stage Managed Defections

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party is rolling out a new…

Paul K. Mugabe Paul K. Mugabe

Tayebwa Pushes for Free Internet for Education and Ban on Pornography

The Deputy Speaker of Uganda's Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has called for  the…

Hope Turyomurugyendo Hope Turyomurugyendo

URSB Completes Digitization of All Records

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has announced that it has digitized…

Elizabeth Karungi Elizabeth Karungi

First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Opens in Kampala

Uganda Embraces Cleaner Transport with New Electric Charging Facility The Ugandan government…

Jim Sykes Ocaya Jim Sykes Ocaya

Motorcycle Digital Number Plates to be Rolled out in November

The Ugandan government has announced plans to commence the rollout of digital…

Samuel Longoli Samuel Longoli

Uganda to Benefit from €15m EU Funded Broadband Initiative

Uganda has been selected as one of 11 African nations to participate…

Ibrahim Jjunju Ibrahim Jjunju

Ugandan Fintechs Encouraged to Embrace AI and Blockchain

Financial technology companies (Fintechs) in Uganda are being encouraged to adopt emerging…

Jim Sykes Ocaya Jim Sykes Ocaya

Makerere University Unveils Innovative System to Combat Pollution in Lake Victoria’s Aquaculture

Aquaculture is vital to Uganda, providing livelihoods for over 5 million people…

Hope Turyomurugyendo Hope Turyomurugyendo

Central Bank of Tanzania to Monitor Digital Payment Charges

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has announced…

Amnon Jakony Amnon Jakony

Kiira Motors and Museveni Chart Future of Electric Buses in East Africa

President Museveni and Kiira Motors Discuss Regional Market Opportunities President Yoweri Museveni…

Olga Nassaali Olga Nassaali

MTN Uganda Launches Youth Empowerment Programme (MTN Ace)

MTN Uganda has launched the MTN ACE initiative, a youth-centered economic empowerment…

Leila Baku Leila Baku

Uganda Pushes for Lower Taxes on Digital Gadgets

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Uganda is advocating…

Hope Turyomurugyendo Hope Turyomurugyendo

Uganda Faces Challenges in Internet Affordability

Uganda ranks 103rd globally in internet affordability, with costs only lower than…

Leila Baku Leila Baku

Eye Scanning Added to Uganda’s National ID System

The Government of Uganda is set to enhance the national identity cards…

Akello Sharon Akello Sharon

Russian Satellite Breakup Forces ISS Astronauts to Take Cover

A defunct Russian satellite has broken into nearly 200 pieces of debris,…

Amnon Jakony Amnon Jakony

Tanzania Launches Digital Systems to Transform Public Service

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has inaugurated crucial digital systems aimed at enhancing…

The Ankole Times The Ankole Times

MTN’s Share Sale Offer Exceeds Expectations

MTN Uganda's recent secondary market offer has been significantly oversubscribed, according to…

Jim Sykes Ocaya Jim Sykes Ocaya

New Digital Platform Aims to Improve Food Security in Kabale

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has introduced…

Jim Sykes Ocaya Jim Sykes Ocaya

Hybrid Vehicles Gain Popularity on Kampala Streets

On the streets of Kampala, it's becoming increasingly common to spot hybrid…

Samuel Longoli Samuel Longoli