TECH NEWS

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) — As China forges ahead with its high-quality development, new quality productive forces are taking the center stage. One of the key players, the commercial space sector, is experiencing rapid growth and making a mark on the global stage. In December 2023, Beijing Interstellar Glory Space …

COMMENT | Andrew Kabeera | The future of financial inclusion in this country and across the world will depend squarely on how the financial industry can collect data from the millions of people who need financial services efficiently and effectively. In the last year, we at Post Bank have had the honor …

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 …