Talkio Mobile: All about the New Telecom Set to Launch in Uganda
Anticipation is growing as Talkio Mobile, Uganda's newest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), prepares for its highly anticipated launch. The launch is expected to take place sometime in September 2024.
EU,Oxfam’s ReCIPE Project to Strengthen Digital Rights in Uganda
A new project has been launched in Uganda with the aim of enhancing citizens digital rights and representation.
Innovative Technology at the Just-Concluded Paris 2024 Olympics
This year’s Paris 2024 Olympics Games not only celebrated athletic excellence but also showcased technological advancements. This included fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability.
Apple is Developing a Thinner iPhone for 2025
According to recent tech news, Apple is working on a slimmer iPhone. This is a shift from the form factor that iPhones have traditionally been famous for. The development is expected to involve a “major redesign” for the iPhone, set to launch with the iPhone 17 in September 2025.
Uganda Secures Second Place at Pan African Robotics Championship
A group of talented Ugandan students earned a silver medal at the recent Pan African Robotics Championship held in Dakar, Senegal.
Misinformation: YouTube Health Moves to Verify Medical Content Creators in Canada.
As more people turn to Youtube for health-care advise, the platform has set in place measures to tackle misinformation in some countries. Canada is the latest to be added to the list.
Kiira Motors to Host First E-Mobility Expo
Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) will hold the first e-mobility expo in Uganda, on August 16, 2024. The event will be held at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Paymenow Partners with Uganda’s Thiqa Digital Finance for Early Wage Access
South African fintech company Paymenow has entered a partnership with Uganda's Thiqa Digital Finance to enable government employees to access their earned wages early using a mobile application.
African Healthtech Innovators Set Sights on Kenya and Uganda
Salient Advisory, a healthcare consulting firm, recently released a market intelligence report spotlighting 24 prominent Africa-focused supply chain innovators poised for significant impact.
Uganda Transfers National Backbone Infrastructure to Uganda Telecom
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has handed over the operations of the National Backbone Infrastructure and e-Government Infrastructure (NBI/EGI) to the newly formed Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL), also known as Utel.