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Jul232024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

AWARDING CEREMONY OF THE HUAWEI ICTINNOVATION CUP FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2024

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The Huawei ICT Innovations Cup Football Tournament 2024 concluded in spectacular fashion as MTN Uganda emerged victorious over Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited in a thrilling final held at Kampala International School Uganda football grounds on Saturday 20 th July, 2024. The dramatic match ended with a score of two goals to one, highlighting the skill and determination of both teams. The awarding ceremony that followed was a grand celebration of talent and sportsmanship. The Chief guest, Dr Aminah Zawedde, The Permanent Secretary Ministry of ICT and National Guidance and other distinguished guests including The Undersecretary Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Ms. Sophia Nantongo, Chief Marketing Officer MTN Uganda, Mr. Sen Somdev, Huawei Technologies Uganda Managing Director...

Jul222024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Ntoroko Edges Kyaka in Thrilling Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup

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In a gripping showdown at the Humura playground in Kyegegwa district, Ntoroko County FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kyaka County FC, knocking them out of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup. Kaswara Ason's decisive 34th-minute goal, the only score in an entertaining game filled with missed opportunities, sealed Kyaka’s fate in the tournament. Kyaka FC started the match on a strong note, with Frank Asiimwe showcasing his skills early on. His solo run in the opening moments set the stage for multiple chances, though none found the back of the net. Despite their spirited performance, Kyaka couldn't convert their dominance into goals. The game, played under challenging weather conditions due to a heavy downpour, saw moments of high drama. Thomas Mugisa, making his tournament debut, ...

Jul222024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Mwenge South Keeps Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 2024 Hopes Alive with 1-1 Draw Against Kitagwenda

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In a high-stakes match at the Ntara Primary School playground, defending champions Mwenge South held Kitagwenda to a 1-1 draw, securing their place in the semifinals of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup 2024. The match saw Kitagwenda, who needed a decisive win to stay in the tournament, start strong. From the outset, they looked the more likely to score, applying relentless pressure on Mwenge South's defense. Despite their efforts, the first half concluded without any goals. The second half saw a shift in momentum. Mwenge South, needing only a draw to advance, dominated possession but struggled to break through Kitagwenda’s defense. However, in the 67th minute, Shariff Ahuura found the back of the net, giving Mwenge South a crucial lead. Kitagwenda, fighting for survival in the tourname...

Jul172024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Fort Portal City FC Eliminates Kibale County in Tooro Kingdom MTN

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Kamwenge - In a dramatic turn of events on match day five of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup 3rd Edition, Fort Portal City FC delivered a crushing blow to Kibale County FC, securing a 1-0 victory at the Kahunge playground in Kamwenge District. This win not only eliminated Kibale County from the tournament but also earned Fort Portal City FC a coveted spot in the semifinals. George Kato emerged as the hero of the match, scoring the decisive goal in the first half. Despite numerous opportunities and free kicks, Kibale County failed to find the back of the net, unable to secure the 4 points they needed to stay in the competition. Reflecting on the victory, Kato praised his team’s spirit and collective effort. “It was me who scored the goal but this was just proof of family spirit. We played...

Jul152024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

MTN Uganda and Microsoft Announce StrategicPartnership to Drive Digital Innovation.

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MTN Uganda proudly announced today the formalization of its strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to accelerate digital and cloud transformation across Uganda. This partnership marks a significant milestone in MTN's Ambition 2025 strategy to transition from a telecommunications company to a leading technology company, delivering innovative solutions for Africa's progress. The announcement, brought together key stakeholders from both organizations, including representatives from the media, business partners, and valued customers. Utilizing Microsoft Teams, a product that MTN Uganda also offers to its customers, underscored the practical applications and benefits of the collaboration. Initially established in 2022, the partnership seeks to leverage the strengths of both compan...

Jul152024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

MTN Uganda and FUFA Unveil Official Uganda CranesCheerleaders and Announce the Second Half of 2024

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MTN Uganda has unveiled the official Uganda Cranes Cheerleaders as part of the "Tulage Faaya" campaign. This initiative marks a significant milestone in MTN's continuous support for Ugandan football, aiming to galvanize fans and foster a spirited and united support system for the national teams. Additionally, MTN Uganda has presented the Uganda Cranes football calendar for the remainder of 2024. The "Tulage Faaya" campaign was launched in late May with the objective of finding the top cheerleading teams that would lead the nation's support for the Uganda Cranes. The campaign called on passionate football fans to form teams and create cheerleading skits that showcased their energy and creativity. The campaign ran for over a month, gaining substantial media suppor...

Jul82024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Huawei provides a preferred hybrid cloud to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa

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Huawei recently announced the launch of its Huawei Cloud Stack 8.3 offering at the Huawei Africa Connect 2024 conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. The launch of the offering was announced in a keynote speech delivered by Hu Yuhai, Vice President of Huawei Hybrid Cloud. Titled, "Leap to Cloud to Accelerate Industrial Intelligence", the speech also saw Hu provide details on how Huawei Cloud Stack provides trusted cloud infrastructure, innovative cloud service abilities and extensive industry know-how to help government and enterprise customers in Africa accelerate cloud adoption. In line with this, Huawei Cloud has ramped up investments in Africa to support the continent's development into an intelligent digital hub. The journey began in 2018, with the launch of Africa&#...

Jul42024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

NARO Moves to Start Vegetable Seeds Production

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NARO Moves to Start Vegetable Seeds Production. The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has committed to ensuring the continuity of a special project implemented in collaboration with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to enhance vegetable production in Uganda. The Vegetable Seed project aims to lay the foundation for the mid-to-long-term development of new vegetable varieties in Uganda by strengthening the certification system and disseminating certified seeds for five vegetable crops: Nakati, Tomato, Onion, Cabbage, and Chili pepper. This initiative considerably contributes to the agricultural industrialization agenda by fostering local production of horticultural seeds, thereby substituting imports from Europe and Asia, currently estimated at USD 7 million...

Jul42024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

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ADJUMAN’S 1ST SOCCER TOUR ‘BLAZES’ FORTEBET PUNTERS Who won’t remember June’s Adjuman ForteBet-Alex Muhangi soccer tour among the punters who attended and watchers? Most likely no one! The tour, which takes place at the end of every month, was organized by ForteBet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Alex Muhangi. The soccer battle took place at Paridi Playground, where teams representing ForteBet branches then played in knockout encounters until the victors, Adjuman Club B Centre, emerged. These victors were prized with 500,000/=, footballs and club jerseys. The second placed team was also prized with 300,000/=, balls and jerseys while the other teams were given 100,000/=, jerseys and balls. The best individual players were also awarded gifts like phones and headsets....

Jul42024 by Abel kawereNo Comments

Huawei to Train Additional 150,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

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Huawei announced a new plan to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader’s initial goal to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has already exceeded its initial goal by 120%, 10 months ahead of schedule, training over 120,000 individuals over the past 26 months. Both announcements were made at the LEAP Summit 2024: ICT Talent and Sustainable Development for Sub-Saharan Africa.LEAP stands for leadership, employability, advancement and possibility. The event, co- hosted by Huawei and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), is an official partner program of Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2024. Huawei and ATU gathered over 200 guests for the LEAP Summit 2024. Among them...