KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan government and Chinese technology firm Huawei on Thursday launched a two-day job fair aimed at promoting youth employment in the information, communication and technology (ICT) sector. Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who presided over the opening of the fair, said the government has …
Read More »Huawei wins Eastern Africa Cybersecurity Leadership Award at Internet Governance Forum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices firm, has been awarded the prestigious Eastern Africa Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Award at the East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF). The event, held from September 11 – 12 at the Serena Hotel …
Read More »Sustainable energy solutions require adoption of right technologies – experts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Achieving sustainable energy solutions in Uganda and beyond requires the adoption of the right technologies to industrial activities, household and other consumer segements needs, experts have said. Speaking during the green sustainable energy industry and stable national grid conference held at Serena Hotel …
Read More »Huawei holds Cloud Enterprise Summit for SMEs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 2, tech giant, Huawei Technologies held a Cloud Enterprise Innovation and SME Summit 2024 in Kampala where over 100 industry startups, fintechs, venture capitals, government organizations, and key strategic partners unanimously agreed that SME development is only possible when technology is embraced. Charles …
Read More »Huawei rewards Kenyan students for winning digital contest
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Chinese technology giant Huawei rewarded 18 Kenyan students on Friday after they emerged winners of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024. The Huawei ICT Competition, initiated in 2015, comprises contests in the fields of cloud computing, networking, and innovation as part of a cooperative effort to …
Read More »MTN, Huawei sign partnership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Group and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, aiming to deepen cooperation in technological innovation. The signing ceremony, which was held at MWC Barcelona, Spain was attended by senior delegations from MTN and Huawei on Feb.28. This strategic …
Read More »Mobile World Congress 2024 opens with focus on 5G, AI innovations
BARCELONA, Spain | Xinhua | The 2024 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world’s leading trade fair for mobile technology and related industries, opened in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday. This year’s MWC centers on the “Future First” concept, highlighting the importance of uniting industries, continents, technologies and communities …
Read More »VP Alupo lauds Huawei Uganda for ICT talent development in Teso
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The tech giants Huawei Technologies DigiTruck project in Teso Sub-region has equipped over 1000 youth, women, Jua-kalis and local district officers with digital skills to enable them engage in e-commerce and market their produce. All the 11 districts in the Teso sub-region have been covered …
Read More »MTN South Africa and Huawei take home ‘sustainability champion’ award
Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN South Africa and Huawei have won the “Sustainability Champion of the Year” award at this year’s AfricaCom Awards. AfricaCom is the largest annual event in the communications industry in Africa. Its awards are designed to recognize organisations and institutions that have made …
Read More »Huawei, partners with gov’t to hold ICT Job Fair
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Oct.17, Chinese tech giant Huawei partnered with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, to host the 2nd annual ICT Job Fair at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The National ICT Job Fair looks at addressing the youth unemployment question in Uganda through the ICT sector. …
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