AI, Robotics school opens in Uganda to empower women in tech
AI, Robotics school opens in Uganda to empower women in tech A new school in Uganda has launched two initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector and increasing the number of women in technology. The Quantum School of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics has...
Uganda launches Lake Victoria’s first scheduled freight vessel
Uganda launches Lake Victoria’s first scheduled freight vessel The M.V. Mpungu, a ferry support by the UK, Swiss and Dutch aimed at transforming East Africa’s Maritime industry which will provide faster, greener and safer crossing between Uganda and Tanzania boosting regional trade and cooperation A...
The war in Goma: Is Rwanda attacking DRC to seize mineral-rich city?
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Rwanda is fighting accusations of backing M23 rebel attacks in Goma, the most strategic city within the mineral-rich eastern DRC. Already, the UN and other humanitarian agencies have pulled out non-essential personnel out of Goma. Early this week protestors in Kinshasa attacked US,...
Nowhere to turn: Africans brace for mass deportations under Trump
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Trump’s deportation list has people from virtually every nation in the world, including Africa. Amnesty Internation has protested inhumane treatment of deportees. Chains, cuffs, military planes used to ‘criminalize’ immigrants. Thousands of people from Africa are fast joining Trump’s deportation list, one of...
Mission 300: More donors pour in to drive Africa’s electrification blueprint
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail Denmark, the UK, Spain and France have announced their contributions to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa. Another new donor–Japan–joined in December 2024 with a $5M contribution. Also joining the list of donors is SEFA, which is a multi-donor Special Fund that provides...
NCBA Uganda launches EV charging station in Nakasero, emphasizes sustainability commitment
NCBA Uganda launches EV charging station in Nakasero, emphasizes sustainability commitment KAMPALA – NCBA Uganda has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station at its Head Office at Twed Towers in Nakasero, marking a major step in the bank’s “Change the Story” sustainability agenda,...
Uganda Baati, Crestanks partner to promote rainwater harvesting
Uganda Baati, Crestanks partner to promote rainwater harvesting Mr. Ajay Jain, the General Manager of Crestanks Limited receiving a package from Mr. Iam Rumanyika, the Head of External and Corporate Affairs at Uganda Baati. KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda Baati Limited and Crestanks Limited discussed a...
Dead bodies in streets, hospitals overwhelmed, embassies torched as DRC burns
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail In Eastern DRC, dead bodies lie in the streets, hospitals are overwhelmed and there has been an uptick in reports of sexual violence, rape and looting. In Kinshasa, protesters have stormed and torched the embassies of USA, France, Belgium, Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya...
Why fintechs have a responsibility to ensure positive social impact
Share FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterestEmail In developing countries, fintechs are particularly responsible for social impact as there are often wider gaps to fill. Fintechs have the power to do good, but for a company to label itself ‘for good,’ this must be a key business priority. However, when...
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