NAIROB | Xinhua | A half-day training workshop themed “The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Journalism” took place on Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, organized by Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau. Nearly 100 participants, including editors and news reporters from over 10 media outlets …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ISACA Kampala Chapter has today announced dates for the forthcoming 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference. The 14th Annual East Africa Information Security Conference is scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3 this year, under the theme “Thriving in the Era …
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COMMENT | RAGNAR SASS | Russia’s war against Ukraine has become a full-scale technological conflict, where 70-80% of casualties are now caused by unmanned aerial drones. After three and a half years, the war has become a nonstop cat-and-mouse game, where every new weapon system offers only a brief two- or three-month advantage …
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Nigeria is emerging as the latest focal point in Africa’s fast-growing data infrastructure sector, with MTN and Airtel unveiling landmark projects in Lagos. The surge is part of a broader continental push to build AI-ready capacity, boost digital sovereignty, and attract global investment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | …
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The airline is set to mark its sixth anniversary on 28 August 2025, and the development adds to the list of milestones since the carrier’s revival Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Flag carrier Uganda Airlines has reached a technical and strategic milestone with its Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), successfully carrying …
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Mobile operators across Africa are ramping up their play for a share of the continent’s fast-growing gaming market, blending technology, affordability, and homegrown tournaments to win over millions of young gamers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Mobile operators in Africa are beginning to pay attention to a booming mobile …
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Africa’s nuclear sector is poised for significant growth, with a new International Atomic Energy Agency report projecting generating capacity could increase tenfold by 2050. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Despite having just one operational nuclear plant today, a new report projects that Africa’s generating capacity could increase tenfold by …
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Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu (OBR) has taken a major step in promoting digital inclusion in the kingdom by distributing Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) tablets to selected secondary schools in Kasese and Bundibugyo districts. The tablets were donated by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) and aim to …
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The country emerges as Glovo’s greenest market, fusing rapid digital growth with sustainable mobility Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Glovo, the Spain-headquartered multi-category delivery platform, has marked its fifth anniversary in Uganda with the opening of a new office in Kampala, signalling a Shs 33 billion investment that is reshaping …
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Grassroots organizers, telecom giants, and young creators are powering the rise of e-sports in Africa and the future of competitive gaming. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Every night after work, Abigael Mbae Kadima props up her phone, dons her headset, and vanishes into the battlegrounds of PUBG Mobile. The …
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