Global warming places Africa’s wildlife in peril
Global warming: Animal populations are being ravaged not just by thirst and starvation, but by human intervention as fragile ecosystems buckle under climatic stress. From East Africa to the edges of the Amazon, the line between ecological collapse and human survival is becoming dangerously thin....
NITA-U: The Silent Powerhouse Behind Uganda’s Digital Revolution Under Dr. Hatwib Mugasa’s Visionary Leadership
Behind Uganda’s growing digital revolution stands Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, the visionary leader of National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U). Since 2020, he has driven major strides; cutting internet costs, expanding fibre across Uganda, launching the award-winning UGPass digital ID, and advancing ethical AI and...
Abrar Infra’s bold tech push reshapes Dubai’s building industry
Abrar Infra LLC brings cutting edge tech to Dubai’s evolving construction industry. Trends indicate growing demand for technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM). US Trade Administration projects high-end homes in Dubai expected to jump by 6% to 7.9%. The construction sector is one of...
NITA-U: The Silent Powerhouse Behind Uganda’s Digital Revolution Under Dr. Hatwib Mugasa’s Visionary Leadership
Behind Uganda’s growing digital revolution stands Dr. Hatwib Mugasa, the visionary leader of National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U). Since 2020, he has driven major strides; cutting internet costs, expanding fibre across Uganda, launching the award-winning UGPass digital ID, and advancing ethical AI and...
Africa Tech Festival 2025: A stellar line-up for continent’s digital showcase
Africa Tech Festival 2025, set for November 11-13 in Cape Town, will feature 25 top speakers, including UN, Mastercard, and OpenAI leaders, to drive Africa’s digital transformation. The event’s four tracks—AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and The AI Summit—focus on responsible innovation, inclusive investment, connectivity, and policy...
Ethiopia’s EEP Towers to rule over East Africa’s skyline at 1,074 feet
EEP Towers or Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) Towers will be the headquarters of the utility and possibly East Africa’s tallest building. Construction of EEP Towers estimated to cost $445 million. Currently, at 1,292 feet, Iconic Tower in Egypt is the tallest structure in Africa. Ethiopia...
National ICT Summit: Roke Telkom Champions Local Innovation and Infrastructure
KAMPALA, Uganda — The second National ICT Summit concluded Friday, July 18, 2025, at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, bringing to a close a two-day gathering focused on expanding Uganda’s digital economy through innovation and inclusion.
EACOP: East Africa’s pipeline to prosperity over 60% complete
EACOP project, which aims at transporting crude from Uganda to Tanzania’s coast, is now over 65 percent complete. Tanzania projects increased revenue once the $5 billion EACOP investment is operational. Construction of the pipeline started in 2023 and is set to end in 2027. The...
After Some Pushback, Will MTN Shareholders Today Approve Separation of Mobile Money?
After delays and shareholder pushback, MTN Uganda faces key vote on mobile money separation
Uganda’s top CFOs to be honored in ACCA and Deloitte’s 9th awards edition
KAMPALA – The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have officially launched the 9th Edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards, the country’s premier platform celebrating financial leadership excellence.
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