The new technology is meant to minimize pollution and conserve the environment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government’s inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the Uganda Manufacturers Association Chairman, Deo Kayemba. Kayemba, who spoke …
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Every organization needs a Digital Risk and Intelligence (DR&I) Strategy plus Threat Intelligence Monitoring Software to alert users on potential threats COMMENT | SAMUEL MUGABI | A digital footprint is the data trail you leave behind while on the internet. This includes your search history, downloads, likes, comments and virtually …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has unveiled an online database for reporting and sharing information on human trafficking cases in Uganda. The database was launched at Kabira country club on Sunday during the commemoration of the International Day against trafficking in Persons, a day marked to raise …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Monica Musenero is set to name new members to the Uganda National Council on Science and Technology (UNCST) after the current holders’ term of service expired last month. According to sources, focus will be on picking a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. “I’m delighted to announce that effective today 1st of August 2023 the Price of the Internet has reduced from $70 to $35 per Mbps …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. In February this year, Airtel Uganda conducted tests on 11 4G sites in Kampala after applying for a spectrum to Uganda Communications Commission to …
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The new technology will open doors to more investment, foster innovation and position Uganda as a digital country in the region Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has become the first telecom in the country to roll out 5G with the new network now available in the Lugogo and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stephen Ndawula, an expert in Educational Communication and Technology, says that there is no need for Uganda, and other countries alike, to make a blanket ban on smartphones from students in schools. Dr Ndawula who is the head of the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is still pushing to have a refinery as part of the oil and gas commercialization plan. Plans to have a refinery established in Hoima were disrupted at the end of June when an agreement with an American-led venture …
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Ugandan-born vlogger wins millions of followers recording China’s rural life Hangzhou, China | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | China based star vlogger Rose Mary Adikin will be in Uganda this week for a month long visit. She has in the past week been posting on her expected first full family visit …
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