Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has handed over a fully equipped ICT laboratory to St. John’s Secondary School Nyabwina in Sheema District, as part of its Shs1 billion ($260,000) Digital Access Project aimed at improving digital education infrastructure in underserved areas. The donation includes 10 modern computers, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd National ICT Summit has proposed and discussed scaling Uganda’s digital economy through innovation and inclusion. Convened over two days starting July 18th at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, the summit brought together public and private sector leaders, innovators, and development …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Uganda has officially launched its 2025 Campus Recruitment Programme at Makerere University, targeting final-year students and recent graduates in ICT-related fields including electrical and telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, software development, finance, logistics, industrial engineering, human resources, and public administration. Held on July 17 under …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with MultiChoice Africa Holdings represented by MultiChoice Uganda, the leading provider of premium pay-TV entertainment in Uganda, has completed a comprehensive strategic communications and digital skills training programme for government communications officers. The graduation …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Chinese technology giant Huawei on Wednesday launched this year’s university job fair in Uganda, aiming to connect graduates with employment opportunities in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The one-day event, dubbed the 2025 Campus Recruitment Program, was held at Kyambogo University in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students from Uganda have made the nation proud by participating in and excelling at the recently concluded global Huawei ICT Competition 2025, held in Shenzhen, China. The global competitions, designed for students and teachers from colleges and universities, attracted over 210,000 students and …
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COMMENT | SOUMENDRA SAHU | The government of Uganda has undertaken deep and wide policy reforms in the ICT sector intended to transform the lives and fortunes of Ugandans. The legal and regulatory reforms such as the Communications Act 2013, the National Broadband Policy 2018 and now the Digital …
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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls, especially those in secondary schools, have been challenged to acquire skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to help solve challenges in their communities. This call was made during the International Girls in ICT Day 2025 commemoration at Muni National Teachers College in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Chinese technology giant Huawei is advancing Uganda’s digital transformation through various initiatives, as the East African nation accelerates its adoption of information and communications technology (ICT). The company’s 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility report, released Wednesday, highlights efforts to promote digital literacy, support local communities, and …
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The ICT ministry, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other key stakeholders, have developed ICT IP Guidelines to provide a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of intellectual property rights in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Getting Ugandan innovators to secure Intellectual Property (IP) …
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