Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Telecom and Electrical Engineer, Irene Kaggwa-Sewankambo has resigned from her role of Director Engineering and Communications Infrastructure, according to a leaked internal email sent to UCC staff, and authored by Joyce Kasirye, UCC Director of Human Resource and Administration. Until her resignation, Kaggwa was largely known in the public arena for her role as the former…
MTN Uganda has contributed UGX 42.5 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) Universal Service and Access Fund, aimed at developing telecommunications services in underserved areas. The funding marks a significant increase from last year’s contribution of UGX 36 billion. At a press briefing held at the UCC headquarters in Bugolobi, a Kampala city suburb in the Ugandan capital on…
In the post-COVID world, businesses and entities across the public and private sectors are witnessing a massive adoption of technology, with significant investments being channeled into upgrading and integrating digital systems. This surge in technological uptake underscores the imperative for digital transformation as a cornerstone of modern business strategy. However, despite these extensive investments, many business leaders struggle to comprehend…
The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Permanent Secretary, Dr Aminah Zawedde has launched the West Nile regional ICT Innovation Hub at Muni University in Arua city which is set to boost local entrepreneurship in the region. The need for a regional ICT innovation hub stemmed from the challenges faced by West Nile entrepreneurs in accessing critical resources, getting guidance…
First of all, tell us about yourself. Who is Dr. Amina Zawedde? How do you describe yourself? I hold a PhD in Computer Science (from the Eindhoven University of Technology,…
Cape Town – Leading Pan-African service provider, SEACOM, last week entered into a partnership with Raxio Data Centre Ltd, Uganda’s first carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade data centre scheduled to launch in Q1…
brainchild Burson Cohn and Wolfe(Public Relations & Events agency) has launched the 4th Edition of its signature thought leadership events branded Innovation Series. Announcing the event on Tuesday, Walter Wafula,…
Silvia Nyambura Smart Telecom has become the 7th player to join Uganda’s competitive telecom sector after having bought off Sure Telecom’s operations in Uganda as well as established in Tanzania…
By Patrick Kagenda A two day forum organized by the World Bank ended March 13,2014 in Kigali Rwanda where the World Bank,in collaboration with H.E. Paul Kagame, the President of…
By Patrick Kagenda Shortly after the Britam Board of Directors holding their general meeting in Kampala and appointing a new CEO for their Uganda field in a bid aimed at…
