Rwanda has launched a Smart City Hub at the opening of Africa’s Smart and Sustainable Cities Investment Summit. The Smart City Hub is at the core of Rwanda’s vision to become a Pan-African hub for tech and innovation. The hub’s objective is to facilitate and drive efficient, sustainable, digital solutions that improve the quality of life for citizens in cities and communities in Rwanda through technology and innovation. Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT & Innovation said, the Smart City Hub, aligns with the country’s vision to test, scale, and promote cutting-edge solutions. “We are currently experiencing rapid advancements in…
Author: David Indeje
The “Nairobi Declaration” is a call to action for the international community to address climate change and economic disparities on the African continent.
Oppo, the leading smartphone manufacturer, has once again made headlines with the launch of two new camera-focused smartphones in Kenya – the Reno 10 Pro+ and the Reno 10. The Reno 10 Pro+ is the world’s first smartphone to feature a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens, capable of 3x optical zoom and an astounding 120x digital zoom. The Reno 10 Pro, on the other hand, boasts a 32 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom support. Priced at Ksh 69,999 and Ksh 56,999 respectively, both devices are available across the country and offer cutting-edge technology to…
The Oppo Reno 10 5G is a pretty phone with good overall performance. It comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, a large 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging, and a curved 6.7-inch panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is available in two colour options: Silvery Grey and Ice Blue, with the latter featuring a gradient finish that changes hues depending on the light. Oppo Reno 10 5G Design, Display, Looks And Build In terms of design, the Reno 10 is lightweight and attractive, with a matte finish that doesn’t attract smudges or fingerprints. The phone is…
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) in collaboration with UNESCO under the Global Media Defence Fund (GMDF) Project held a one-day Consultative Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, August 30th. The workshop, which was themed “Defending Journalists and Media Workers Rights by Seeking Redress through the Courts”, aimed to set up a “ FAJ Lawyer’s Network” who are willing to work with FAJ-affiliated unions across the continent to defend freedom of expression and media freedom by challenging media violations in court. The workshop brought together members of the FAJ Steering Committee, union leaders, lawyers, and a representative of the Pan-African…
Airtel Uganda has launched its initial public offering (IPO) in a bid to raise UGX 800 billion. According to its prospectus, the operator has fixed the price per share at UGX 100 and the minimum number of shares one can purchase is 2,500, meaning that one will need at least UGX 250,000 to apply. The offer will close on 13 October and the results of the IPO will be announced on 30 October. To apply for Airtel Uganda shares, you will need to have a Securities Central Depository (SCD) account. Airtel customers with a valid Ugandan National Identity Number (NIN)…

