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Over 64000 students to sit for UBTEB exams.

Over 64000 students to sit for UBTEB exams.

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A total of 64,387 candidates will starting today, Monday commence their Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) exams. Speaking to journalists over the weekend, Onesmus Oyesigye, the UBTEB Executive Secretary said of the 64,387 candidates, 19,298 are females and 45,089 males whose exams will run until August 24 at 517 examination centres. Technical programs (UCPC, Certificate and Diploma) have the highest number of candidates at 60,280 whereas business programs will have 3146 candidates, departmental programs, 778 and modularized certificates will have 183 candidates sit for the UBTEB exams. Business programs will do their exams up to August, 11 whereas the, Uganda Community Polytechnic Certificate and National Certificate-Technical (Modular assessment) exams will run up t...
MTN Uganda demonstrates the power of its 5G network at UCC offices.

MTN Uganda demonstrates the power of its 5G network at UCC offices.

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MTN Uganda hosted an immersive 5G experience event at the Uganda Communications Commission headquarters at the UCC House on Spring Road, Bugolobi Kampala following the successful rollout of its nationwide 5G network last week. Tech enthusiasts, government officials, and media representatives gathered at the UCC offices, eager to witness the dawn of a new era in telecommunications. The main attraction was the 5G experience center which offered an immersive journey into the future. The center included live demonstrations where visitors experienced the astonishing speed and reduced latency of 5G technology. Visitors also had the opportunity to check out Virtual Reality (VR) experiences using the power of this next-generation technology. Attendees also interacted with a range of 5G-enabled dev...
MTN Uganda goes live with 5G network services in Uganda, Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity.

MTN Uganda goes live with 5G network services in Uganda, Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity.

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MTN Uganda’s journey towards delivering Uganda’s best network experience marked a significant milestone today with the lighting up of its next generation 5G network which is delivering higher peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, increased reliability and greater network capacity. MTN Uganda is set to revolutionize the digital landscape and redefine the way Ugandans experience connectivity with deployment of 5G sites across all the cities in Uganda with the roll out having started with sites in Kampala at Lugogo and Bugolobi areas, enabling MTN customers in the area the ability to access 5G. This significant advancement is poised to impact every aspect of daily life, from transforming industries to enriching entertainment, and catalyzing innovative breakthroughs that will shape the future. ...
Gospel star, Moses Bliss, To Grace phaneroo’s 9 th anniversary celebrations.

Gospel star, Moses Bliss, To Grace phaneroo’s 9 th anniversary celebrations.

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Phaneroo Ministries International, a dynamic life- transforming ministry led by Apostle Grace Lubega is scheduled to celebrate its ninth anniversary on the 5 th of August 2023 at the Kololo Independence Grounds,Kampala. Headlining the celebration will be Nigerian gospel heavyweight, Moses Bliss, renown for emotive songs including Too faithful and Bigger every day. Alongside the popular artist, entertaining the congregants, will be a selection of guest artists and the showstopping Phaneroo choir. In the lead up to the day, the ministry is running multiple activities to give thanks by giving back to the community. This includes market cleaning, hospital ministry, and community outreach programmesprograms. Through these activities, dubbed “Hope Campaign” the ministry extends God’s love to peo...
MTN Uganda launches a supply chain digital platform FMCG Digital Suite.

MTN Uganda launches a supply chain digital platform FMCG Digital Suite.

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MTN Uganda has launched a mobile-based supply chain platform that allows businesses in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to place orders, generate invoices for deliveries, pay and collect returns in real-time. The new platform dubbed FMCG Digital Suite automates the distribution of products and services and allows payment for delivered goods via MTN Mobile Money, eliminating the use of cash in the supply chain. The service has been developed by MTN’s TechnologyBusiness and fintech arm, MTN MoMo. Launching the innovation at Uganda Breweries Limited, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, said the new platform is in line with MTN’s Ambition 2025 Strategy that is focusing on building the largest and most valuable platform business in Africa, with a focus on driving digital tr...
PostBank and MTN Uganda partner to digitize PDM payments with the launch of the “Wendi” digital wallet.

PostBank and MTN Uganda partner to digitize PDM payments with the launch of the “Wendi” digital wallet.

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Bukedea, Uganda – PostBank, in partnership with MTN Uganda, has today announced the launch of “Wendi,” an innovative mobile wallet platform designed to support the government in the seamless disbursement of PDM (Parish Development Model) funds. Wendi is an electronic payments platform powered by PostBank that strategically pivots on group savings and funds management, digital money savings, transfers, deposits, and withdrawals, to drive financial inclusion within unbanked Ugandan communities. 53% of the Ugandan population is using mobile money services while only 10% of our population are banked. As a bank that has financial inclusion at the core of its operational goals, investing in a mobile wallet solution helps PostBank to bridge the gap between banked and unbanked Ugandans. And becaus...
Huawei cloud releases Pangu 3.0: Shaping the Future beyond Chatbots: Huawei focuses on AI’s Impact on Industry Transformation.

Huawei cloud releases Pangu 3.0: Shaping the Future beyond Chatbots: Huawei focuses on AI’s Impact on Industry Transformation.

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Huawei is bringing forth new industry opportunities and technological advancements driven by the AI wave. During his keynote speech at Huawei’s Developer Conference, Zhang Ping’an, Huawei Executive Director and CEO of HUAWEI CLOUD, unveiled the Pangu Model 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. These innovations aim to empower industry customers and partners and unlock the potential of artificial intelligence for transformative growth across a range of sectors. Pangu Models 3.0 is a system of pre-trained models that can be quickly adapted to meet scenario- specific needs and address complex challenges across multiple industries. By leveraging large-scale data sets and machine learning algorithms, Pangu 3.0 is set to revolutionize the industrial application of AI in diverse areas such as weather...
Bunyangabu Shines in MTN Tooro Masaza Bicycle Races:Riders Display Thrilling Skills and Community Spirit

Bunyangabu Shines in MTN Tooro Masaza Bicycle Races:Riders Display Thrilling Skills and Community Spirit

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The MTN Tooro Masaza Bicycle Races held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Bunyangabu County, Bunyangabu District, were a sensational display of cycling prowess and the power of community support. Sponsored by MTN Uganda and organized by Tooro Kingdom, this event brought together over 50 riders who competed fiercely in the Ordinary and Sports Bicycle categories. The challenging route from Kibiito to Rubona trading center and back witnessed remarkable performances and inspiring stories of triumph. The winners in the Sports Bicycle category, including Michael Mugisa, Peter Mugisa, Abdul Murungi, Francis Bwekale, and Yusuf Tumusiime, showcased their exceptional skills and speed, leaving spectators in awe. Notably, Michael Mugisa expressed gratitude for the race, emphasizing how it helped him overcom...
Reshaping Industries with AI: Huawei Cloud Launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services.

Reshaping Industries with AI: Huawei Cloud Launches Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI Cloud Services.

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The annual HUAWEI Developer Conference — HDC.Cloud 2023 for this year — officially kicked off in Dongguan, China on July 7, with branch sites in more than 30 cities across China and over 10 countries globally. Developers from all over the world have been invited to attend this event, either in person or online, to discuss the booming AI industry, the new opportunities it has created, its latest applications, and their experiences working with AI. During his keynote speech on the afternoon of July 7, Mr. Zhang Ping'an, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Cloud, announced the launch of Huawei Cloud Pangu Models 3.0 and Ascend AI cloud services. Guided by its three stated purposes — reshaping industries, honing technologies, and sharing success — Pangu Models 3.0 will focus on build...
Hundreds flock Katooke modern playground for the MTN Tooro Kingdom masaza tournament.

Hundreds flock Katooke modern playground for the MTN Tooro Kingdom masaza tournament.

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The MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza took center stage as hundreds of spectators flocked to Katooke modern Playground on June 2, 2023, to witness the adrenaline-fueled Bicycle Races and the highly-anticipated Tooro Masaza MTN Football tournament. The joint-hosted events captivated the audience, showcasing remarkable talent and intense competition. In a display of sheer determination, 36 riders from Mwenge North showcased their cycling prowess in the MTN sponsored Tooro Kingdom Bicycle Race. Covering a challenging distance of approximately 30 kilometers from Katooke Town Council to Mabira and back, the riders navigated the route with finesse and returned unscathed. MTN Uganda in coordination with the Tooro Kingdom have kept the custom of these races in a bid to appreciate our talents," expressed Aa...