Tokyo, Japan | (Xinhua | Japan Industrial Partners Inc., a Tokyo-based investment fund, announced Monday it will launch a 2 trillion yen (about 14 billion U.S. dollars) tender offer for Toshiba Corp. on Tuesday, a move that would end the company’s 74-year history as a public company. The tender offer …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda introduces customer feedback platform, rewards ‘Cleanest’ Shell stations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has this week announced a new innovative customer feedback platform. “The customer feedback platform will revolutionise the way we get feedback from our valued customers at Shell stations across the country,” said Vivo Energy Uganda Retail Manager, Alvin Bamutire. Vivo Energy Uganda is the company …
Read More »‘Inconsistency in policies will derail investment in e-mobility’
The new technology is meant to minimize pollution and conserve the environment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s manufacturers are ready to invest in the emerging E-Mobility sub-sector but the government’s inconsistency in investment policies will derail progress, according to the Uganda Manufacturers Association Chairman, Deo Kayemba. Kayemba, who spoke …
Read More »Is your digital footprint enabling cyber-crime and disreputation?
Every organization needs a Digital Risk and Intelligence (DR&I) Strategy plus Threat Intelligence Monitoring Software to alert users on potential threats COMMENT | SAMUEL MUGABI | A digital footprint is the data trail you leave behind while on the internet. This includes your search history, downloads, likes, comments and virtually …
Read More »Govt, Civil Society launch online human trafficking database, directory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has unveiled an online database for reporting and sharing information on human trafficking cases in Uganda. The database was launched at Kabira country club on Sunday during the commemoration of the International Day against trafficking in Persons, a day marked to raise …
Read More »Search on for new Uganda National Council on Science and Technology after term expires
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Monica Musenero is set to name new members to the Uganda National Council on Science and Technology (UNCST) after the current holders’ term of service expired last month. According to sources, focus will be on picking a …
Read More »ICT Minister: Price of internet cut from $70 to $35
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Minister for ICT and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has announced a 50% reduction in the price of the internet. “I’m delighted to announce that effective today 1st of August 2023 the Price of the Internet has reduced from $70 to $35 per Mbps …
Read More »Airtel Uganda Activates First 5G Site at Bulange
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. In February this year, Airtel Uganda conducted tests on 11 4G sites in Kampala after applying for a spectrum to Uganda Communications Commission to …
Read More »MTN Uganda, Airtel move on 5G rollout
The new technology will open doors to more investment, foster innovation and position Uganda as a digital country in the region Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has become the first telecom in the country to roll out 5G with the new network now available in the Lugogo and …
Read More »Don’t make blanket ban of smartphones in schools – Kyambogo don
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Stephen Ndawula, an expert in Educational Communication and Technology, says that there is no need for Uganda, and other countries alike, to make a blanket ban on smartphones from students in schools. Dr Ndawula who is the head of the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, …
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