TECH NEWS

OPINION | Sunil Gupta | Rapid advances in digital technology are opening up new opportunities for economic growth and development in Africa. They enable new forms of enterprise to flourish despite historic gaps in economic infrastructure. This is as Africa continues to harness rapid technological advancements, which are unfolding at an unprecedented pace. …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty five students from Makerere University have been selected to participate in a one-year training program organized by Kiira Motors. The program is aimed at equipping the students with skills in electric mobility and related technology. The selected students are from various engineering …

  Kampala, Uganda | GCIC | Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric mobility and associated technologies. The program, housed at the Makerere University Innovation Pod (Mak-UniPod), aims to provide specialised …

  Milan, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Edgar Mujuni, one of the three pioneering engineers behind Uganda’s first satellite PearlAfricaSat-1, has been honored at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Milan as one of the four African young professionals recognized as an Emerging Space Leader. This prestigious award, conferred by …

BERLIN | Xinhua |  Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML lost up to 60 billion euros (65.25 billion U.S. dollars) after its shares plummeted over 20 percent in just two days this week, primarily due to lower-than-expected 2025 sales and bookings. The company is feeling the pinch of U.S.-induced geopolitical tensions, …

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 …