Technology
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NGO takes digital literacy to schools, Masindi communities
MASINDI, October 21, 2025 — In a bid to empower the youth and other community members with essential digital skills, Recreation for Development and Peace Uganda [RDP Uganda], a youth-focused organisation in…
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Cooperatives embrace new seed technologies to build climate resilience
LUWEERO, October 19, 2025 — The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has equipped local cooperatives newly developed seed technologies [tree seedlings] developed to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The initiative, which…
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Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 18, 2025 — Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit [AGES], taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future…
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PDM SACCO leaders in Acholi receive over 240 tablets to enhance efficiency
GULU, October 15, 2025 – Government, through the Uganda Communications Commission [UCC], has distributed 243 tablet devices, each accompanied by a 10W solar panel and charger, to secretaries of Savings and Credit…
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Kapchorwa: Health centre receives solar system to boost service delivery
KAPCHORWA, October 13, 2025 — Sunking Solar Uganda Limited has officially launched its Kapchorwa branch and donated a 500-watt solar system to Kapleiko Health Centre III in Kaptanya Sub-county. The donation aims…
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NARO boosts potato production with 13 new varieties
ENTEBBE, October 11, 2025 —In a bid to fight food insecurity in the country, the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has handed over 13 new potato varieties to seed companies for multiplication…
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UCC distributes tablets to PDM SACCO leaders in Sebei districts
KAPCHORWA, October 10, 2025 — In a bid to integrate technology into Uganda’s rural financial systems, the Uganda Communications Commission [UCC] has distributed tablets to leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations…
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Washington positions United States as Africa’s strategic energy partner
CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2025 — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally…
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Ugandan manufacturers call for new cross-border trade policies
KAMPALA, October 9, 2025 –- The Uganda Manufacturers Association [UMA], the umbrella body for local manufacturers, has called for the new comprehensive cross-border trade policies to address persistent challenges that hinder access…
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Africa’s energy future: Why optimism is warranted
SANDTON, October 9, 2025 — As Africa Energy Week wraps up in Cape Town, we are faced with a pressing question: Can we genuinely fulfil the promise of eradicating energy poverty by…
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