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MTN Foundation and Tunaweza Foundation teams joins the people with disabilties in a group picture during launch of a technology hub. The inclusive tech hub will provide a safe and accessible space for persons living with different abilities to learn new skills, connect with others, and participate fully in the digital world Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has partnered with Tunaweza Foundation to launch an inclusive technology hub for persons living with different abilities. The hub, equipped with 10 computers, free internet connection for a year, and backup computer power valued at Shs 65 million, aims to bridge the digital divide and empower individuals with disabilities. The partnership aligns with MTN Uganda’s commitment to digital inclusion, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has access to the transformative power of technology. The inclusive tech hub will provide a safe and...

Stanbic Uganda’s mother company—, which is also Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised as one of Time Magazine’s World’s Best Companies and Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies. TIME and Newsweek are esteemed media organisations that have maintained a reputation for exceptional journalism for nearly a century. “These accolades from two iconic global news magazines demonstrate that our determined focus on delivering excellent services for our clients in, across and beyond Africa is being recognised worldwide,” says Sim Tshabalala, Group Chief Executive for Standard Bank Group. Time Magazine’s World’s Best Companies, now in its second iteration, is a comprehensive analysis of the top performing companies across the world. The study is based on fifteen criteria including employee satisfaction, revenue growth, environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG). Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies, conducted in collaboration with global research firm Statista, reviewed businesses across 23 industries, spanning 20 countries....

Le 23 juillet dernier, la Police ghanéenne a arrêté Nana Kofi Amofa, alias Kofi Yesu, âgé de 30 ans, pour avoir tenté de vendre sa nièce de 6 ans contre 150.000 GHC en vue d’obtenir un visa canadien. Grâce à des informations précises, l’unité de renseignement de la police a organisé une opération d’infiltration qui a abouti à son arrestation à Gomoa Buduburam selon Togo-Presse du mercredi 11 septembre 2024. Amofa a admis que l’enfant, fille de son frère, avait été accueillie chez lui sous de faux prétextes, exploitant la confiance de sa famille. Une enquête approfondie est en cours pour garantir justice à la victime. Source link

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania won a joint bid under the Pamoja banner to host the biannual tournament President William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s readiness to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027, with significant strides being made in stadium preparations. In a statement shared on his official X account, President Ruto highlighted key developments in sports infrastructure, including the renovation of Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums, as well as the construction of the Talanta Sports City Stadium. “We commit that Kasarani and Nyayo will be ready by the end of this year for the African Nations Championships 2025, while Talanta Sports City Stadium will be completed by December 2025 for AFCON 2027,” President Ruto announced. The Talanta Sports City Stadium is set to be a state-of-the-art facility, underscoring Kenya’s dedication to excellence in sports and its ambition to host world-class tournaments. The new stadium, along with the renovations of...

September 18, 2024 (PRETORIA) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the parties in South Sudan for reaching a consensus to extend the current transitional period. Last week, South Sudan’s parties to the September 2018 peace agreement extended the current transitional period by another two years. The decision was reached during a meeting President Salva Kiir held with his deputies, cabinets members and advisors in the capital, Juba. According South Sudan’s presidency, the postponement is intended to provide time and space for the implementation of the remaining provisions of the 2018 Revitalised Agreement to the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The extension implies that elections initially scheduled for December 22, 2024 will not take place. Ramaphosa, in a statement Sudan Tribune obtained, called on South Sudanese Parties and the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) to spare no effort in implementing the outstanding provisions of...

Washington D.C. — US President Joe Biden has condemned the ongoing conflict in Sudan, urging both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to halt their actions and allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians. In a statement released by the White House yesterday, Biden highlighted the dire consequences of the 17-month war, which has displaced nearly 10 million people and seen widespread human rights abuses. “Women and girls have been kidnapped and sexually assaulted. Famine has taken hold in Darfur and is threatening millions more elsewhere,” he said, emphasising that the violence is worsening. The city of El Fasher in North Darfur, home to nearly two million people, has been under siege by RSF forces for months. Recent days have seen this siege escalate into a full-scale assault, according to the president. Biden called on both sides to cease their military actions, with particular focus...