A small retailer no longer needs a card terminal, a downtown address and a large advertising budget to sell beyond its neighborhood. Across Africa, mobile networks now support payments, storefronts, logistics, customer service and cloud software on the same device, often letting a sole trader handle jobs once split …
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Kabalega Airport Handles Libya Team As First AFCON Traffic Hoima, Uganda | URN | Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District has handled its first known passenger traffic linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, as the country steps up preparations to host the continental tournament. An Eagle …
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Beijing, China | TECH NEWS | Xiaomi has unveiled the REDMI 17 Series, the latest generation of its budget smartphone lineup, introducing two models: the REDMI 17 and the REDMI 17 5G. The company said the series is built around battery life, a large display and everyday durability, positioning …
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People visit the booths of Chinese exhibitors at the Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) expo in Pretoria, South Africa, Sept. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Wei) PRETORIA, South Africa | Xinhua | The 13th edition of Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition concluded on Sunday in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative …
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Through this partnership, Pride Bank customers will benefit from two key solutions: Quickteller Agency Banking, which extends selected banking services through Interswitch’s network of more than 21,000 agents across Uganda, and the roll out of Pride Bank Verve Debit Cards, connecting customers to a wider network of ATMs and …
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In June 2026, Uganda and UNESCO validated the country’s AI Readiness Assessment on its preparedness to adopt and govern AI responsibly NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The machine that decides the price of a Ugandan’s airline ticket, helps a farmer detect pest damage or writes a …
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Five Women-Led Startups Receive $10,000 Each Under Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Programme Kampala, Uganda | NEW CORRESPONDENT | Five women-led technology and tech-enabled businesses have received a combined US$50,000 (about Shs185 million) in catalytic funding to support the next phase of their growth under the Standard …
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East African airlines are using algorithms to make pricing decisions leaving a question: when the price on the screen changes, how much of that decision belongs to a human revenue manager and how much belongs to a machine? NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | At midday on …
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And it’s unlike anything NASA has done COMMENT | RICHARD DE GRIJS | How do you explore a place where the sun never shines? China’s space programme will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration missions in recent years. We’ve known for nearly two decades that …
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COMMENT | AGNES AISTLEITNER | For the past two years, much of the global conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has focused on massive, centralised platforms and powerful tools capable of answering questions within closed ecosystems. Yet, standing in the auditorium at Strathmore University during ClawCon Nairobi, surrounded by more than …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
