Amina Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary-ICT Ministry, addressing the press The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance is exploring the possibility of compelling all civil servants to acquire a certificate in ICT and computer usage. Amina Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, says that this initiative aims to promote the
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Associate Professor Saudah Namyalo Birabwa during an interview in her office at Makerere University. Dr. Saudah Namyalo Birabwa has broken through the proverbial glass ceiling to become the second Muslim female Associate Professor in Uganda. With her promotion last month, Professor Namyalo, who is the Dean of the School of
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L-R: Andrew Kabeera (Executive Director, PostBank), Japhet Aritho (Managing Director, Airtel Money), Edward Nkangi (Executive Director, Pride Microfinance), Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye (Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs), Micheal Mugabi (Managing Director, Housing Finance Bank) and Julius Kakeeto (Chief Executive Officer, PostBank) at the launch of the
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Arthur Mukembo (Left), Future Lab Studio Lead, Innovation Village, Frank Muthusi (2nd Left), Chairman Uganda Advertising Association and Kevin Kaija (Centre), Senior Product Manager (Afro-mobile), Chief Content Officer Next Media Services at the launch of Rifaly Smart Foundry, a Venture studio in Africa, in collaboration with leading organizations, has launched the Rifaly platform in Uganda, heralding a
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Dave Khayangayanga, the Director Housing in the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development speaking at a press conference on Tuesday. Government through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is considering new strategies for developers to come up with simplified versions of condominiums. This development comes amid concerns
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Kiryasaaka Muslim Secondary in Kibinge, Bukomansimbi district is struggling to conduct computer-based studies over the lack of electricity. The government supplied 40 computer sets to the school in 2021, to support the implementation of the new secondary school curriculum which made computer studies compulsory for students in the ordinary secondary
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3-bedromm apartments for sale in Kololo at asking price of $350,000 each. Photo by Knight Frank A top property manager and consultant has warned developers about developing condominium units of housing without putting the market preference in mind. A condominium is a building structure divided into several units which can
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SAP & EPI-USE officials launching AppHaus SAP Africa and EPI-USE Thursday officially launched the first AppHaus in Africa. The SAP AppHaus Network is a community of global locations that are driven by SAP and its partners. Each AppHaus is connected through the conviction that innovation requires five ingredients to flourish:
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Dr. Martin Ongol is the newly elected Chairperson of NEMRA By Arinaitwe Rugyendo Amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and enthusiasm, the Network for Multidisciplinary Research Africa (NEMRA) has held its much-awaited board elections and brought a stellar team of top researchers in Uganda. NEMRA, a prominent organization dedicated to fostering
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A house roofed with Uganda Baati’s eco-friendly sheets In today's world, environmental consciousness is growing, and industries are actively seeking greener alternatives to traditional materials. Among these alternatives, shingle stone coated steel emerges as a shining example of an eco-friendly roofing solution. With a perfect blend of strength, durability, aesthetics, and
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