The Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has underscored the role of 5G technology in helping Uganda to close the digital divide. Airtel Uganda last month became the first telecom company in the country to introduce 5G also known as fifth generation technology as one of the ways to deliver faster internet […]
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has said he is “not holding his breath” over a proposed cage fight with rival Elon Musk. In a post on the new social media app Threads, Mr. Zuckerberg said he had proposed 26 August for the showdown.Following a post on X in which Mr. Musk claimed he was training “throughout […]
Zoom, the video communications company whose name became synonymous with remote work during the pandemic, has ordered staff back to the office. The firm said it believed a “structured hybrid approach” was most effective and people living within 50 miles (80km) of an office should work in person at least twice a week.It is the […]
Despite the low internet coverage in the country, it remains one of the essential needs to a number of Ugandans especially in the urban areas. There is generally easy access to information in fields like education, business, communication, health, farming and entertainment among others, these are some of the improved areas due to the availability […]
In an effort to expand digital accessibility, the government of Uganda, in collaboration with the National Information Technology Authority (NITA-Uganda), has embarked on a mission to connect Refugee hosting districts to high-speed internet. This initiative is a part of the ambitious Uganda Digital Acceleration Project (UDAP-GOVNET), designed to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. In the […]
In a significant move set to revolutionize the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) landscape in Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has announced a 50% reduction in the cost of Internet bandwidth. The cost has been slashed from $70 (about Shs254,000) to $35 (about Shs127,000) per megabyte per second per month. Photo Dr […]
Kanye West’s account has been reinstated on Twitter after an almost eight-month ban over offensive tweets. The US rapper, known as Ye, was accused of violating the platform’s rules prohibiting incitement to violence.He has not posted anything new since returning to the site, which owner Elon Musk has rebranded to X.Ye’s account now shows his […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have officially launched the ICT Industry Promotion. The ICT Industry Promotion Project was formally inaugurated on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the national innovation center by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The launch took place during the first Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting held at the National ICT Innovation Hub. The JCC is the highest-level decision-making committee and consists of different stakeholders […]
Earlier this month, TikTok launched a new music streaming service to rival platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Chinese-owned video streaming app TikTok says it will offer text-only posts as competition between social media giants heats up. The platform says that the new feature gives users “another way to express themselves”. Earlier this month, TikTok […]
The rapid growth of internet usage brought with it an unfortunate consequence of an alarming rise in cybercrime. As more and more people embraced the digital world, criminals saw an opportunity to exploit unsuspecting individuals and organizations. However, the resilient spirit of the Ugandan people, coupled with proactive measures taken by the government, paved the […]
