Africa-Press - Botswana. Tourism players have been implored to adopt digital technologies to access new markets and align their operations with developing trends in the market.
Discussing the theme: leveraging digital technologies to build a customer focused tourism industry at the recent HATAB...
Embrace Technology to Access Markets
Visiting Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung to Launch “5G Mbabane Municipality Smart City” as Prime Minister Tries to Grab Multimillion Technology Project from Minister Savannah Maziya
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini allegedly clashed with Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Minister Savannah Maziya ahead of the “Mbabane Municipality 5G Smart City” official launch to be graced by visiting Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung.
It is...
Gambia Moves to Strengthen Research Governance with National Policy Reforms
Africa-Press - Gambia. In a decisive move to modernize and regulate the country’s research landscape, The Gambia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) on Wednesday hosted a validation workshop for three key policy instruments designed to enhance the...
Airtel Expands 4G Network in Ibanda with Four New Sites to Boost Connectivity, Development
Africa-Press - Uganda. In a major step towards enhancing digital connectivity in rural Uganda, Airtel Uganda has commissioned four new 4G network sites in Ibanda District.
The new installations, located in Kashozi, Nyansimbo, Rwenkobwa, and Kakoma are now fully operational and set to significantly...
Africa must Build; own its Technology to Secure Future – Margins ID GROUP CEO
Africa-Press - Ghana. The deepening trade tensions across the globe, symbolized by escalating tariff wars and rising protectionism, should serve as a stark wake-up call for Africa.
As countries turn inward and nationalism resurfaces with renewed force, the illusion of a borderless global economy...
Africa Missions Global Sensitises Teachers on AI
Africa-Press - Gambia. Africa Missions Global recently organised a seminar for over 200 teachers in the Gambia on responsible and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.
The event held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre, was presided over, and opened on behalf of...
Minister Amongi Calls for Modernization of Employment Laws to Address Digital Economy
Africa-Press - Uganda. The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has said it is high time Uganda modernized it s employment laws in a bid to address the digital economy.
Speaking during the opening ceremony of the third Annual National Labour Convention and Expo as...
Karamoja’S First Computer Club for Children Opens in Moroto
Africa-Press - Uganda. In a small classroom tucked behind a school in Moroto District, something quietly remarkable is beginning to take shape.
The initiative, established by SHANITA, an organisation known for supporting vulnerable children in Karamoja, is the region’s first computer literacy...
Rwanda recalls French-manufactured aspirin over quality concerns
Africa-Press - Rwanda. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority has announced an immediate recall of batch No. B6224 of Aspirine Vitamin C 330mg/200mg (effervescent tablets), manufactured by Union de pharmacologie scientifique appliquée (UPSA), a French pharmaceutical group, due to quality concerns.
In a...
Comium Suspends Tower Erection Operations Nationwide
Africa-Press - Gambia. Telecom operator Comium Gambia says it has suspended all tower erection activities across the country following what it described as a serious incident at one of its GSM tower sites in Foni, where a team member was injured in a structural collapse.
In a statement issued on...
Airtel Uganda Introduces Ai-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat Digital Fraud
Africa-Press - Uganda. Airtel Uganda unveiled its ground breaking AI- powered Spam Alert Service, becoming the first telecommunications provider in East Africa to offer network-level protection against fraudulent messages.
This innovative service is automatically available to all Airtel customers...
CREATIVITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT WORLD IP DAY IN ESWATINI
Africa-Press - Eswatini. The rhythm of innovation and the beat of protection came together as Eswatini joined the global community in commemorating World Intellectual Property (IP) Day under the theme “Feel the Beat of Music”.
The event, which ran from Wednesday morning until late in the...
NITA-U Expands Internet Connectivity in Refugee Settlements and Host Communities
Africa-Press - Uganda. The National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) has begun rolling out enhanced digital services and internet connectivity in refugee settlements and surrounding host communities as part of the Uganda Digital Acceleration Project.
Implemented in partnership with...
STRATCOM CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY ANNOUNCING GROUNDBREAKING AI AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Stratcom Group marked its first anniversary with an exciting official launch event at Mountain View, which also set the stage for the announcement of the AI and Digital Transformation Summit, scheduled to take place in July this year.
The event began with Ntokozo Mngadi,...
Uganda'S Innovative Spirit Steals the Show at ARFSD11 Knowledge Fair
Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda's innovative spirit and growing value chains stole the show at the 11th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11), as the continent turned its focus to homegrown solutions for sustainable progress.
A centerpiece of the forum was the...
Airtel Boosts Network Coverage with Five New Sites in Soroti City
Africa-Press - Uganda. Airtel Uganda has reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five new network sites in Soroti.
The new sites in Soroti is one of several being deployed across the country as part of Airtel’s continued investment in expanding its...
Minister Musenero Urges Makerere to Shift Focus to Industrial Research for National Transformation
Africa-Press - Uganda. Dr. Monica Musenero, Uganda’s Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, urged Makerere University to prioritise industrial research during Day 3 of the Makerere University Research and Innovation Week (RIWEEK 2025).
She questioned whether investing more in...
Cybersmart Botswana Educates Learners with Cyber Hygiene Awareness
Africa-Press - Botswana. While the introduction of the use of electronic gadgets and the internet has become integral to the education system countrywide, the misuse of these tools has also become a pressing concern.
Recognising the need for responsible digital use, Cybersmart Botswana embarked on...
Gbhub Africa Invests $50,000 in Greenheart SE to Drive Sustainable Agriculture
Africa-Press - Ghana. GBHub Africa has made its first-ever investment in a Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), marking a significant milestone in its Food Systems Transformation Agenda.
The $50,000 seed funding and technical support package is directed towards GreenHeart SE Limited,...
Uganda Proposes Joint Commission to Boost Bilateral Ties with Pakistan
Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda has proposed the formation of a joint permanent commission with Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in key sectors including agro-processing, mining, and information and communication technology (ICT).
The proposal was made by the Third Deputy Prime...