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Egypt’s nuclear ambitions have received a major boost with the El-Dabaa plant reaching a key milestone, bringing it closer to operational capacity. This comes as the global competition for influence in Africa’s nuclear energy sector heats up, with international players eager to secure deals across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | …

  URUMQI | XINHUA | At a time when the world is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), media leaders from around the globe gathered in the vibrant heart of northwest China’s Xinjiang on Monday to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI. As the 6th World Media …

• Over 3,000 Smallholder Farmers to be reached • Individuals to earn a 10% interest per annum on their daily Wendi saving Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  PostBank Uganda, through its Wendi Mobile Wallet, and the International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) has launched a partnership aimed at improving access to financial …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is negotiating a new internet cable route through Tanzania. This initiative, which is part of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP), was revealed by Ambassador Patrick Kabonero, Uganda’s NCIP coordinator, during the 14th Finance and Private Sector Participation Summit held in Kampala. “Currently, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District, Tunaweza Foundation and Code Campus in Mbuya, Kampala, St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga in Buikwe District, Revival Girls in Mbarara, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema will be equipped with 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and …

SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua |  Boeing said on Friday that it will lay off 10 percent of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production amid a month-long strike. The job cuts will impact roughly 17,000 workers across all levels of the company, Boeing said, adding that it …

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On Friday, Global technology leader TECNO unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase featured the company’s latest innovations, including …

  The $300 million JP Magufuli Bridge on Lake Victoria will provide a crucial link between Tanzania and neighboring Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi Entebbe, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES |  Tanzania has this week completed construction of East Africa’s longest bridge built across the gulf of Mwanza. The new bridge forms …

  STOCKHOLM | Xinhua | The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics went to two scientists, John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton, for their foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday. This year’s laureates for the …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA |  Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company’s latest …