Uganda

President Yoweri Museveni has officially reopened Makerere University's reconstructed Ivory Tower, marking a significant moment in the institution's history.

Uganda’s financial sector has received a boost as the Agent Banking Company (ABC) secures a major investment from Goodwell Investments, a Dutch impact investor.

In a bid to revolutionize science education in Uganda, the Ministry of Education and Sports, through the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion program, has facilitated a specialized ICT training for 40 science teachers from secondary schools in Adjumani and Moyo districts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 2024 Women Entrepreneurship Event, was held on July 5th at MoTIV in Kampala. More than 100 women entrepreneurs were recognized for their contribution to Uganda’s business landscape.