Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2nd National ICT Summit has proposed and discussed scaling Uganda’s digital economy through innovation and inclusion. Convened over two days starting July 18th at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, the summit brought together public and private sector leaders, innovators, and development …
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Cape Verde is showing how a mix of digital ambition, sound institutions, and targeted social policy can unlock inclusive economic growth. Its emerging digital sector, backed by public investment and regional partnerships, is helping turn a small island economy into a scalable tech and talent destination. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …
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African fintech firms are no longer just seeking global investment, they’re acquiring international players, reshaping payments, and putting the continent at the center of global financial innovation. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Three years ago, Africa offered the world bold innovations and tech talent but lacked the financial muscle …
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JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | Israeli and U.S. researchers have found that people value empathetic responses more when they believe they came from a human, even when the responses were written by artificial intelligence (AI), the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Thursday. Large language models show …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The motor vehicle industry sees electric vehicles dominating the industry sooner than previously expected, as positive sentiments grow. They see the scepticism towards the EV reducing, including attitude about durability and repairability, with the main barrier to the growth of the market now being …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant boost to Africa’s clean transportation sector, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has approved a loan of up to $1 million to Zembo Motorcycles, a Ugandan-based electric mobility company. The funding is aimed at accelerating the company’s mission to provide sustainable, affordable, and efficient transport solutions …
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With global nuclear capacity surging, African nations are looking to SMRs not just for access—but for energy autonomy, industrialization, and grid resilience. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African countries are exploring small modular reactors (SMRs) to deliver clean, reliable energy to where it’s needed most. While most progress in …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Chinese technology giant Huawei on Wednesday launched this year’s university job fair in Uganda, aiming to connect graduates with employment opportunities in the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The one-day event, dubbed the 2025 Campus Recruitment Program, was held at Kyambogo University in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan student Hakim Nakaana Kakooza was among 14 students from the African Leadership University (ALU) who participated in the fourth annual Silicon Valley Global Leadership Programme — a transformative, month-long trip designed to nurture entrepreneurial leadership and technological expertise. The programme, hosted at Stanford …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists from the National Agricultural Research Organisation have unveiled Aflasafe, a technology used to reduce aflatoxins in cereals. It was developed with the collaboration of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). The NARO scientists say that the technology comes in handy to rescue both …
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