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Ugandan President Museveni Directs Release of Shs 102 Billion for AFCON Hotel Upgrades

Ugandan President Museveni Directs Release of Shs 102 Billion for AFCON Hotel Upgrades

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered the immediate release of Shs 102 billion (approximately $27 million USD) to fund the upgrading of hotels in the Bunyoro sub-region. This directive comes in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. The funds, to be disbursed through the African Development Bank (AfDB), address concerns from hoteliers about delays in financing, which could impede their readiness for the continental tournament. The Bunyoro Hotel Owners Association (BHOA) chairperson, Dr. Fred Kabagambe Kaliisa, highlighted that many hotel owners have already begun using their own resources due to the tight timelines. The goal is to complete major works by March 2027, with facilities ready for occupancy between May and June 2027. The government had initially announced a Shs 102 billion financing package, structured as a concessionary loan facility at a five percent interest rate via the Uganda Development Bank (UDB). This pack...
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The Hidden Decision That Reshaped Cisco Systems

The Hidden Decision That Reshaped Cisco Systems

For decades, Cisco was the undisputed king of hardware. But a quiet, deliberate pivot toward software and services fundamentally reshaped the tech giant.
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International Telecommunication Union and Uganda Collaborate on Digital Skills Development

International Telecommunication Union and Uganda Collaborate on Digital Skills Development

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is collaborating with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in Uganda on a 'Technical Assistance and Training to Uganda on National ICT Development Strategy' project, running from 2021 to 2024. This initiative aims to address significant gaps in digital skills acquisition within Uganda's priority sectors. The project, supported by the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDSSCF) and ITU's ICT Development Fund (ICT-DF), involves a comprehensive needs assessment. This assessment seeks to identify current and emerging digital skills supply and demand, develop a methodology for evaluation based on existing tools like the ITU Digital Skills Assessment Guidebook, and propose a capacity-building action plan for key sectors. The report detailing this assessment was developed with support from ITU Headquarters and the ITU Regional Office for Africa.
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Edge Computing Transforms Industrial IoT by Processing Data Locally

Edge Computing Transforms Industrial IoT by Processing Data Locally

Edge Computing Transforms Industrial IoT by Processing Data Locally
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Ugandan President Museveni Pledges Free Geriatric Medical Support and Tailored PDM for Elderly

Ugandan President Museveni Pledges Free Geriatric Medical Support and Tailored PDM for Elderly

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has announced a government initiative to sponsor and recruit a geriatrician in each district to provide free and consistent medical support to the elderly. This move aims to address the significant medical conditions and expenses faced by older persons in Uganda. Speaking at the International Day of the Older Persons, President Museveni also revealed plans to tailor a Parish Development Programme (PDM) specifically for the elderly. This PDM initiative, intended to help older people maintain and acquire wealth, will be implemented after the government concludes its financial engagements related to the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The President emphasized the government's goal to ensure wealthy older people retain their assets and those without wealth are supported through available government programs. Currently, the Social Assistance Grant for Empowerment (SAGE) provides a monthly grant of Shs25,000 to elderly and vulnerable citizens, which is set to increase to Shs35,0...
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Title Resources Group Appoints Brian Ruzycki as First Chief Technology Officer

Title Resources Group Appoints Brian Ruzycki as First Chief Technology Officer

Title Resources Group Appoints Brian Ruzycki as First Chief Technology Officer
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Deloitte Consulting LLP Seeks Manager for Financial Services in New York

Deloitte Consulting LLP Seeks Manager for Financial Services in New York

Deloitte Consulting LLP Seeks Manager for Financial Services in New York
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency Funds AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure in Colombia

U.S. Trade and Development Agency Funds AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure in Colombia

U.S. Trade and Development Agency Funds AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure in Colombia
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African heads of state break ground for $16B oil refinery project

African heads of state break ground for $16B oil refinery project

Five African heads of state have led a groundbreaking ceremony for a $16 billion oil refinery project in East Africa
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A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda

A TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda

A journalist has been crowned king of a traditional monarchy that lost its onetime “boy king” last month
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IRS Launches New Mobile App for Taxpayer Services, Replaces IRS2Go

IRS Launches New Mobile App for Taxpayer Services, Replaces IRS2Go

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a new mobile application designed to provide taxpayers with enhanced access to their tax information and services. This new app replaces the previous IRS2Go application and offers several key features for secure account access. Taxpayers can now use their mobile devices to check refund and amended-return statuses, view available balance information, make payments, review payment activity, and access select notices and letters. Additionally, users can view available tax records and transcripts, manage profile and communication preferences, and access their Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). The IRS emphasizes that this app expands mobile access to selected Individual Online Account services but does not replace the comprehensive resources available on IRS.gov or through IRS online accounts. The agency also issued a warning to taxpayers to be vigilant against fake IRS apps or links, advising them to use only verified IRS links or official app listings to downl...
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IRS Launches New Mobile App to Enhance Taxpayer Account Services

IRS Launches New Mobile App to Enhance Taxpayer Account Services

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a new mobile application designed to replace its previous IRS2Go app. This new app aims to provide taxpayers with expanded access to various account services directly from their mobile devices. Users can now securely view their tax records and transcripts, access notices and letters, check payment history, and review account balance information. Additionally, the app allows for the management of identity protection PINs. Taxpayers can also make payments, monitor the status of their refunds and amended returns, and adjust certain communication preferences through the application. The IRS has clarified that this new app complements, rather than replaces, the full suite of services available on IRS.gov and existing online account platforms. For current users of IRS2Go with automatic updates enabled, the new IRS app will be delivered through the standard update process. New users can download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.