Month: September 2024

 Businesses say the lack of clarity around ESG and AI regulation is a key challenge to realising the benefits of technology and innovation; Despite recognising the business opportunity with AI, as firms opt to bring in suppliers rather than recruiting in-house specialists, they may be left without the internal talent - risking falling behind the curve in the future.  New survey data from global law firm, DLA Piper, has shown […]

 The EAC Secretary General, H.E. Veronica M. Nduva, held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Summit of the EAC Heads of State and President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, at State House, Juba, South Sudan. During the meeting, the Secretary General updated President Kiir on the preparations for the upcoming EAC Silver Jubilee celebrations, to commemorate the milestones made in the last 25 years […]

 The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has said that telecommunication companies will be investigated, with a view of putting heavy sanctions over the continued use of unregistered mobile phone sim cards.  In 2013, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was mandated to ensure mass registration of sim cards, with a view of curbing crime.  “I have engaged the telecommunication companies and they keep giving assurance that it is […]

 According to Col. Nakalema, the rampant unemployment rate in Uganda exacerbated by corruption levels and the failure for the youth to access policy makers, needs concerted efforts of all stakeholders to find both short-term and long-term solutions to tame the likely outcomes. “When these young people tell us that we are not giving them attention, it is a genuine concern because they now kind of own the country given that […]

 September 20, 2024 – Three organizations, Jamiii Forums, Smart Foundry Ltd., and The Launchpad Tanzania were today named the winners of the U.S.-Tanzania Tech Challenge, which brought together leading technologists, government officials, civil society, academia, and media professionals to address critical challenges and explore innovative solutions in the realms of civic participation, media literacy, and information integrity. Through the program, Jamii Forums will receive US$100,000, Smart Foundry will receive US$80,000, […]

 Saudi Ministry of Health supports December launch event in Riyadh; Event to highlight Saudi Arabia’s ambitious pharma goals, with over 400 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors anticipated; Industry trends, challenges&opportunities to be explored across four stages  Tahaluf, Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing business event organiser, has launched the latest in its vertical industry shows - CPHI Middle East, the region’s premier pharmaceutical event - marking a significant milestone for the Middle […]

  “It was a no-brainer,” says 34-year-old ‘Malihaelo Qhobela of her decision to allow her 13-year-old daughter, Lihaelo, to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) at Soofia International School in Lesotho’s Butha-Buthe District. HPV, a sexually transmitted disease, is the leading cause of cervical cancer, a major health issue in Lesotho. Approximately, 541 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and 362 die from the disease in the country. “I […]