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Airtel Africa and Cisco Partner to Revolutionize Digital Transformation in Africa

Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Cisco to offer cutting-edge Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions, aiming to reshape how African organizations approach digital transformation. These NaaS solutions provide enhanced security, surveillance capabilities, reliable connectivity, and cloud-based services through a secure cloud infrastructure.

Lawmakers Reject Proposal to Dissolve NITA-Uganda

Lawmakers have rejected a government bill aimed at dissolving the National Information Technology Authority Uganda and transferring its functions to the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology, and National Guidance. Lawmakers have voted against a government Bill intended to dissolve the National Information Technology Authority Uganda and move its functions to the Ministry of Information, Communication, […]

Romance Turned Nightmare: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Scams

Shreya Datta, a software expert from Philadelphia, fell victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency romance scam, losing $450,000 in savings and retirement funds. The scam, known as “pig butchering,” involves fraudsters using false love and tenderness to lure victims into bogus cryptocurrency investments. Datta’s scammer, posing as a French wine dealer named “Ancel,” manipulated her emotions through charming messages and deepfake videos.

Give UAE Investor 60% of Uganda Telecom, ICT Backbone for $250m- Says President Museveni

Ugandan government authorities are swiftly working to carry out a presidential order that allocates a 60% ownership share in Uganda Telecommunication Corporation Limited (formerly known as UTL) and exclusive management rights over the National Backbone Infrastructure to a United Arab Emirates (UAE) investment company, ROWAD Commercial Broker LL.C. (Left – right) Rowad Capital Commercial LLC […]

Advancing Health Communication: Luganda Neural Text-to-Speech System Breaks Barriers

Researchers from Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) have developed an Artificial Intelligence-based solution aimed at translating written Luganda text into speech. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Ronald Kizito, the study, funded by the Ugandan government, focuses on improving health promotion and accessibility for Luganda speakers.