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China-funded Humanitarian Assistance Grant Project (CHAP) officially launched

Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja together with Hon. Eng Onek Hilary Obaloker, Hon. Okello Oryem Henry, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Mr Fan Xuecheng and Hon. Lillian Aber together with other distinguished partners, officially launched the China-funded Humanitarian Assistance Grant Project (CHAP), supported with USD one million (1M$) by the Government of the People’s […]

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NARO Receives Jianzhou Big Ear Goats from China for Research and Breeding

Entebbe: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has handed over a consignment of Jianzhou Big Ear goats from China to the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to support research and breeding initiatives. The goats, imported in July under the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation Project Framework, were cleared for release after successfully completing the […]

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Uganda and China Deepen Agricultural Cooperation with Landmark MOU Signing

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to enhance Uganda’s agricultural capacity through the development of post-harvest handling infrastructure, small-scale irrigation systems, and agricultural mechanisation. The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening Uganda’s food security and improving the […]

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Uganda scoops Second Prize at the Huawei ICT Global Finals in China

Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023 Global Final Held in Shenzhen — 146 Teams from 36 Countries and Regions Win Awards Uganda Represented by Four Teams from Makerere, Kyambogo & Muni University Team Uganda and the Ambassador Judith Nsababera Kampala; Uganda teams have scooped second prize at the previously concluded seventh Huawei ICT global finals that took […]

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Huawei signs global ITU pledge to help 120 million people in remote areas connect to the digital world

Shenzhen, China; Huawei has signed a global commitment to join the International Telecommunication Union’s Partner2Connect digital alliance, which will bring connectivity to about 120 million people in remote areas in more than 80 countries by 2025. Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei, announced the decision at the company’s 2022 Sustainability Forum, Connectivity+: Innovate for Impact. The […]

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Team Uganda, Nigeria emerge winners of Huawei Global ICT Competition

Teams from Uganda and Nigeria emerged winners of the recently concluded Huawei Global ICT Competition. The 2021-2022 ICT Competition Awards and closing ceremonies were held in Shenzhen, China on June 25th, 2022 with 130 teams from 43 countries competing fiercely. The Southern Africa Region represented a great success in the competition, which lasted for one […]

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Airtel Uganda joins Huawei Uganda, ICT and National Guidance Ministry to transform Uganda through ICT

Airtel Uganda has joined Huawei Uganda and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in a campaign to improve Uganda’s service delivery, social and economic transformation through offering quality and affordable ICT services. This was executed through a Memorandum of Understanding that was launched between Huawei Uganda and the Ministry of ICT on 19th May […]

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100-episode Micro-documentary The Chinese Dream – 365 Stories Season 4 to be Broadcasted in Uganda

After it was launched by the Information Office of Beijing Municipal Government, the 100-episode of the micro-documentary The Chinese Dream – 365 Stories Season 4 will be available on StarTimes’s digital television network and online video platform in English, French and Portuguese throughout the African continent, beginning on December 27. The StarTimes combined network and […]

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Huawei awarded for COVID-19 network-operations solution

Johannesburg; A Huawei solution to support network operation centres during the COVID-19 pandemic has won the COVID-19 Response Award at the AfricaCom Virtual Awards. The Huawei O&M Autin grid-based operations solution won the prize, which recognises organisations and initiatives that have successfully deployed technology solutions in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Huawei was chosen […]