Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 22, MTN Uganda convened a high-level round table in Kampala, partnering with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to sharpen the country’s digital ambitions. The event brought together senior government officials, ICT policymakers, and MTN executives to map out practical steps for …
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Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The Ugandan government together with its European Union partners have embarked upon implementation of a five -year digital roadmap that is aimed at creating a more open, transparent and accessible government that “leaves no citizen behind.” “Our aspiration is nothing short of transformative; (we wish) …
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Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The African Telecommunications Union (ATU), a specialized agency of the African Union (AU) and China’s technology firm, Huawei on Thursday in Nairobi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost capacity for ICT transformation in the continent. John Omo, ATU secretary-general said under the agreement, Huawei …
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Businesses and consumers that went digital helped mitigate the economic downturn caused by the pandemic Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid slowing economic activity, Covid-19 led to a surge in e-commerce and accelerated digital transformation. As lockdowns became the new normal, businesses and consumers increasingly went digital, providing and purchasing …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | XINHUA | Much still needs to be done for Africa to increase internet penetration as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the continent’s trade and socioeconomic condition, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said on Tuesday. According to figures from the ECA, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia and South …
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