Uganda to Host Africa Nuclear Business Platform Next Week
Nuclear Energy experts are expected in Kampala next week as more countries in Africa plan to develop nuclear power plants. The Africa Nuclear Business Platform (AFNBP) hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development will provide a platform for players in nuclear energy to discuss the financing and viability of nuclear power plants to…
Trump reinstated on Twitter after 2-year ban
Former U.S President, Donald Trump is back on Twitter after suspension that has lasted 24 months. Billionaire Elon Musk had held a poll asking whether the former president’s account should be restored. Twitter on Sunday reinstated former United States President Donald Trump’s account, 24 months after it was permanently banned. Trump was reinstated after its…
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Uganda’s satellite successfully launched
Monday 7th November at exactly 1333hrs East African time, Uganda’s first-ever satellite surveillance system blasted off into space from the NASA station at Wallop Island, Virginia, USA. The satellite dubbed Pearl Africa Sat-1, has been built by three Ugandan engineers, Bonny Omara 35, Edgar Mujuni, 30, and Derrick Tebusweke 29 with help from the Japanese…
Twitter to charge $20 per month for verification
Twitter is planning to charge users $19.99 per month for verified accounts – Twitter Blue subscription. According to The Verge report, verified users would have 90 days to subscribe or lose their verified badge. After acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk has been dropping hints about revamping the platform. His latest tweet revealed that Twitter’s use verification…
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Whatsapp restored after hours of worldwide outage
Messaging app, Whatsapp has been restored after hours of experiencing a worldwide outage, which commenced on Tuesday. Users reported difficulties in connecting to the server, sending and receiving messages, and accessing the app. Its owner, Meta confirmed that Whatsapp was experiencing an outage. Meta spokesperson mentioned in an announcement that, “We’re conscious that some individuals…
Computer Misuse Law, a threat to Freedom of Expression and Media – Activists, Lawyers
The amended Computer Misuse Bill is a step backwards in the struggle for transparent and democratic governance in the country, according to Human Rights Activists and Lawyers. They say the law is intended to gag freedom of expression and freedom of the media, which are provided for under article 29 of Uganda’s constitution. On September…
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