Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited has officially launched its nationwide 2025- 2026 Huawei ICT Competition, an initiative aimed at nurturing local ICT talent and bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event, held at State House Nakasero, was officiated by the First Lady …
Read More »Uganda’s digital future now rests on platforms
OPINION | Ibrahim Senyonga | It is now evident that Uganda’s path to socio-economic transformation will not be driven by connectivity alone but by how that connectivity is translated into real value through platforms, digital tools, and strong public-private collaboration. At the Second Annual ICT National Summit held at the National …
Read More »MTN Uganda commissions inclusive ICT Lab at Mvara Secondary School in Arua
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, MTN Uganda, has taken another step in its quest to bridge the country’s digital divide by inaugurating a new computer lab at Mvara Secondary School in Arua City. This marks part of a broader Shs 1 billion investment in expanding digital infrastructure …
Read More »MTN Uganda expands digital push with new ICT Lab in Sheema district
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, …
Read More »Roke Telkom champions local innovation and infrastructure at 2nd National ICT Summit
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 …
Read More »Huawei launches 2025 campus recruitment at Makerere; expert warns against money- driven mindset
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 …
Read More »Over 200 government officers get strategic communications and digital skills
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 …
Read More »Huawei holds job fair for ICT graduates in Uganda
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 …
Read More »Ugandan students showcase innovation and talent at Huawei ICT global final
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 …
Read More »COMMENT: A safer digital economy is now possible
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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