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Day: April 23, 2020

How New Proposed US Restrictions On Chip-making Equipment Will Affect Africa

FEATURED, TECH
By Abel Kawere Some senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have agreed to new measures to restrict the global supply of chips to Huawei Technologies, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic impacts economic growth around the world. Under the proposed rule change, foreign companies that use U.S chip-making equipment would be required to obtain a U.S license before supplying certain chips to Huawei.However, analysts say the proposed change of trade rules will backfire on U.S companies as the latter will soon develop their own supply chain.  A report by the Boston Consulting Group states further escalation in U.S. export control to Huawei will result in and end the leadership of U.S. in semiconductor and will consequently decouple the US and Chinese technology industries. ...
Huawei Boosts Uganda’s COVID-19 Fight Digitally By Donating Video Conferencing Equipment To State House

Huawei Boosts Uganda’s COVID-19 Fight Digitally By Donating Video Conferencing Equipment To State House

FEATURED, NEWS
By Abel Kawere State house has received video conferencing equipment from Huawei to enhance communication in the management of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The equipment including 2 sets of video conferencing systems was donated by the international telecommunications giant to facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of communication and data sharing which is critical in the pandemic containment. Receiving the donation, Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, who heads the National COVID-19 Task Force, said the digital facility will enable meetings between State House and government arms to take place at a time when social distancing is exercised to control the spread of COVID-19. The Team from Huawei Uganda hands over Video conferencing Equipment to PM Dr Ruha...
Prophets Of Doom: UN Projects 300,000 Coronavirus Deaths In Africa

Prophets Of Doom: UN Projects 300,000 Coronavirus Deaths In Africa

FEATURED, NEWS
By Elite Reporter The United Nation (UN) has projected that at least 300,000 are people likely to die from Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa this year in ‘best-case scenario’. According to a recent report from the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), besides the 300,000 deaths, up to 29 million could be pushed into extreme poverty. Although Africa has reported fewer than 20,000 Coronavirus cases so far, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned the continent could see as many as 10 million cases in three to six months – a number which would severely overwhelm health services. “To protect and build towards our shared prosperity at least USD100Bn (£80Bn) is needed to immediately resource a health and social safety net response,” the report by UNECA said. T...