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Cyberbiosecurity Initiative Launched to Protect Ugandan Laboratory Facilities
Researchers from Makerere University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources, and Biosecurity (CoVAB) and the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), with assistance from CRDF Global, have launched a pilot project focusing on cyberbiosecurity.
Ugandan Government Approves Use of Mobile Devices in Schools
The Ugandan Government has officially permitted the use of electronic devices, including mobile phones, in primary and secondary schools.
Uganda Partners with HINENI for Electric Vehicle Battery Production
A new partnership between the government and South Korea's HINENI Ltd will see the construction of a local state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production of electric batteries and related components.
Fujifilm X100VI: A Premium Compact Camera that is Hard not to Love
The Fujifilm X100V has held the title of the top premium compact camera for some time. However, its successor, the Fujifilm X100VI, has now taken over.
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.