Over a Million SIM Cards Have Been Disconnected, Causing an Uproar

“Approximately 1.4m SIM cards were disconnected,” Rebecca Mukite, UCC’s head of public and international affairs, stated on Tuesday.
Navigating the Age of Digital Innovations: Uganda Innovation Week 2023

Within this dynamic context, experts delve into the blueprint for guiding start-ups through the age of digital breakthroughs, providing insights and tactics critical for flourishing in this changing business climate.
Airtel Uganda and Itel Introduce the New Itel A70

The itel A70 handset redefines entry-level smartphones by combining incredible technology developments with excellent cost efficiency, catering primarily to customers in emerging regions such as Uganda.
The Government has Upgraded Airport Internet to Wi-Fi 6

WiFi 6 is a fast wireless LAN (Local Area Network) protocol that allows networked devices to function efficiently in congested environments.
East African Countries Have Agreed to Build Their Own Satellite

The satellite’s principal goal will be to efficiently simplify communication within the region, and this endeavor will be followed with zeal.
Regional ICT Ministers Make Critical Choices on Infrastructure Development

The Ministers decided to expedite the establishment of a Regional Owned Satellite for communication, which would provide high-quality, dependable broadband internet services as well as broadcasting capabilities.
National Agricultural Information System to be Created by Ministry

In order to provide farmers with information about weather patterns, soils, and markets as well as advice on contemporary agricultural techniques to increase efficiency, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) plans to establish a National Agricultural Information System.
President Museveni Praises Huawei for Assisting Uganda in Technological Growth.

“Supporting growth is our goal. Huawei has been offering high-quality ICT infrastructure to enable growth since 2001 because of this. Additionally, up to 70% of Huawei Technologies personnel in this country come from Uganda, according to Xuecheng.
Fifth Edition of Uganda’s Innovation Week to Lead Digital Economy Growth and Collaboration

Niyitegeka stressed that for entrepreneurs, the digital economy is their arena, regardless of their industry, whether they are in the fashion, food service, or any other field. Throughout his speech, the phrase “Be part of or be left behind” resounded, emphasizing the limited options and the pressing need for serious debate during Innovation Week.
VP, Jessica Alupo Launches Huawei’s Digitruck Project in Teso Sub Region

At the project’s launch, H.E. Jessica Alupo, Vice President of Uganda, praised Huawei for demystifying ICT by making it accessible to farmers, young people, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities (PWDs), among others. She also made an appeal to the youth and all those who will benefit from the project to be kind with the skills they learn in order to create a multiplier effect.