TECH NEWS

CAIRO | Xinhua | Chinese military planes flew over the iconic Giza Pyramids on Wednesday, displaying color schemes matching the Chinese and Egyptian flags, captivating thousands of tourists. The aircraft, part of the Bayi Aerobatic Team from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, were invited to participate in …

Empowering Uganda’s youth to embrace careers in technology is not just a strategic move for national development—it is a moral imperative COMMENT | Anthony Tenywa | As Uganda forges its path in the digital age, technology is becoming an increasingly vital force in driving national progress. In a world where technological advancements …

New communication technology-enabled activist journalism needs empirical frameworks of accountability COMMENT | JOSEPH WERE | The recent public flaying of Agather Atuhaire, Godwin Toko and Jimmy Spire Ssentongo should be a top discussion issue for anyone involved in news media. It is discouraging that most discussion so far has centred on …

Jinja, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The resounding success of the inaugural E-mobility Expo in Jinja underscored Uganda’s commitment to a sustainable and electrified future. The event showcased the nation’s progress in transitioning to electric mobility (E-mobility) and highlighted the growing momentum behind this transformative sector. The expo served as a …

PARIS | Xinhua | After the arrest of the Telegram chief executive officer (CEO), the owner of the U.S. social media platform X Elon Musk, and former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden both condemned this arrest and stressed the freedom of speech on Sunday. The founder and CEO …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 16th group study session on July 30. The topic was promoting the building of modern border, sea and air defense. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education says the use of laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other ICT devices will be allowed in primary and secondary schools.  It however says the devices must be strictly controlled by the school authorities. The change policy was announced by Education Minister Janet …

BEIJING | Xinhua |  Beijing has launched its first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) logistics delivery route in the Badaling section of the Great Wall, which enables tourists to receive summer relief items and emergency supplies within minutes, said the Badaling scenic area on Friday. The south ninth watchtower on the …

Africa’s data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world’s most expensive data plans. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by Elon …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire that ravaged the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation’s (UBC) Kololo Summit View Tower last week has left more questions than answers. While officials attribute the blaze to a lightning strike, experts and insiders are pointing to a more complex web of causes, including …