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Interpol Trains and Deploys to Combat Financial Crime Enabled by Cyberspace

Uganda has received advice from the International Police Organization (Interpol) on how to combat financial crime enabled by cyberspace through strategic deployments, training, and cross-sector coordination worldwide. Interpol coordinates operations against five categories of online fraud under the project codename “HAECHI,” which is funded by the Republic of Korea. These categories include investment fraud, romance […]

Amazon and Snap Reach an Agreement for Customers to Purchase Amazon Products Through Snapchat Advertisements

Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that it has partnered with Snap to enable people to purchase its products straight from advertisements on the social media platform. The Information broke the story first. The e-commerce behemoth informed TechCrunch that the Amazon advertisements on Snapchat will include real-time price, delivery estimates, product details, and Prime eligibility. Consumers have […]

Uganda Prepares for Innovative Digital Census

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is making significant strides in preparing for the groundbreaking digital Population Census scheduled for May 10, 2024, where 86 percent completion rate in preparatory tasks, UBOS is focusing on mapping cities and finalizing the procurement of over 120,000 tablets for the census during a media training session and launch of African Statistics Week.

President Museveni Is Back Home After a Two-Day Working Visit to UAE

President Museveni concluded a two-day visit to the UAE, engaging in diplomatic discussions with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The talks focused on bolstering bilateral relations, exploring investment opportunities in Uganda’s economy, and discussing renewable energy. The UAE ruler accepted an invitation to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit in Uganda.

Northern Corridor States meet in Kampala to Discuss Regional Road and Rail Initiatives

 Member states of the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Agreement (NCTTA) involving Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo met on Monday 13th November 2023 to discuss Infrastructure projects, including the Standard Gauge Railway and Regional Road Projects.