By Li Peng, President of Huawei Southern Africa Region. Rapid advancements in information communications technologies (ICT) over the past 20 years has substantially altered the ways in which people live, work, play and interact with one another. The World Bank’s World Development Report shows that ICT has a positive
Read MoreBusinessFocus Reporter
Signing Ceremony of MoU between Hachimantai City and Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee on host town partnership for the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 (May 15, 2018)
President Munyagibasha conveyed his gratitude to the city of Hachimantai for its offer of the partnership and said he expects further fruitful cooperation HACHIMANTAI, Japan, May 17, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On May 15, a signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MINISPOC) for the Memorandum
Read MoreBUJUMBURA, Burundi, May 17, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Major Event Alert – U.S. Embassy Bujumbura – Burundi:May 16, 2018 Location: Throughout Burundi. Event: Burundi will hold a referendum on May 17, 2018, to consider constitutional amendments proposed by the Government of Burundi. Widespread violence and/or unrest is not currently anticipated
Read MoreThe event received widespread television coverage, with several officials commenting on the comprehensiveness of the program NIAMEY, Niger, May 17, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- During the four days leading up to International Press Freedom Day (May 3), 43 outstanding Nigerien high school students participated in a Model U.N. focusing on
Read MoreKHARTOUM, Sudan, May 17, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT): Location: US Embassy Sudan, KhartoumDate: Sunday June 2, 2018 at 09:00 AMTime: 9 AM (arrive 15 minutes earlier). Registration: candidates can register at any time through May 30, 2018 in order to schedule a seat. Potential candidates
Read MoreToday starting at 10am Kimaanya vs. St Julian Agape vs. Welden Buddo vs. Kigezi Lira TC vs. Jinja SS With only four places available in Friday’s semifinals of the Copa Coca-Cola, action returns today with all games at Kakyeka stadium. Yesterday’s elimination of home side Ryakasinga ended in police
Read MoreBank of Uganda (BoU) Deputy Governor, Dr. Louis Kasekende has made steps to block a forensic audit by the Auditor General into the operations of the Central Bank and its role in the closure of four commercial banks. Kasekende wrote to the Attorney General on April 19, 2018, protesting an
Read MoreThe Kenyan Government has revealed that another dam-Masinga Dam will start overflowing anytime between now and Friday, the Standard reports. This will exacerbate the situation in Tana River County, which has suffered the effects of flooding. Several people have been killed and thousands displaced. The flooding has also caused a
Read MoreOPINION: There’s Need For Candid Discussion On Mobile Money Charges, Taxes
By Kiconco Katabaazi Patrick /Advocate-Public Policy Specialist It is at this time of the year that the press and public domain gets busy with buzz about the budget and tax proposals. According to section 13 (11a) of the Public Finance Management Act,2015 the Minister of Finance is mandated to present
Read MoreThe IXP will allow local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to connect their networks and exchange Internet traffic locally, providing high-bandwidth and low-latency access MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 16, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Ministry of Post, Telecom and Technology is facilitating the establishment of Somalia’s first Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Mogadishu
Read More