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ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls, especially those in secondary schools, have been challenged to acquire skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to help solve challenges in their communities. This call was made during the International Girls in ICT Day 2025 commemoration at Muni National Teachers College in …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Chinese technology giant Huawei is advancing Uganda’s digital transformation through various initiatives, as the East African nation accelerates its adoption of information and communications technology (ICT). The company’s 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility report, released Wednesday, highlights efforts to promote digital literacy, support local communities, and …

  The ICT ministry, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and other key stakeholders, have developed ICT IP Guidelines to provide a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of intellectual property rights in Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Getting Ugandan innovators to secure Intellectual Property (IP) …

  Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT |  Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance of the Republic of Uganda  has chaired a two-day Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) regional meeting on the establishment of a Regional Owned and Operated Communication and Broadcasting Satellite. …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda has announced a strategic partnership with the ICT Innovation Hub to enhance soft skills and digital literacy among job seekers and professionals. The collaboration addresses the growing demand for well-rounded professionals by equipping individuals with the essential competencies needed to thrive in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Huawei ICT Competition Awards Ceremony, held on December 23 in Kampala celebrated innovation and excellence in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Presided over by John Chrysestom Muyingo, the state minister for Higher Education, the event honored Ugandan students who excelled in …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his call to institutions of higher learning to prioritize the teaching of science and technology courses.  The President also appealed to schools and universities to guide the learners to choose courses that are relevant to the job market. This was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully graduated 253 young individuals from its Digital Literacy Program in Eastern Uganda, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to equip youth with essential digital skills. The graduation ceremony held at MTAC …

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 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda’s young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda …