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Uganda: Authorities must urgently lift internet restrictions ahead of crucial election day

The internet shutdown comes shortly after the Uganda NGO Bureau suspended permits for at least six non-governmental organizations and froze their bank accounts

In response to the Uganda Communication Commission’s (UCC) decision to indefinitely suspend internet services and certain mobile phone services ahead of tomorrow’s high stakes general election, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s East and Southern Africa Regional Director said:  “This indefinite internet shutdown is a brazen attack on the right to freedom of expression which includes access to information. It is especially alarming coming as it does just before a crucial election already marred by massive repression and an unprecedented crackdown on opposition parties and…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Uganda: Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights

Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity

Ugandan authorities should immediately restore internet access and refrain from imposing blanket shutdowns that undermine fundamental rights and threaten election integrity, Human Rights Watch said today. “Uganda’s constitution and international human rights obligations guarantee access to information and freedom of expression, rights that are especially critical to protect during election periods,”…

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Optimising Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Operations through Artificial Intelligence (By De Wet Joubert)

Organisations that embrace AI strategically, align it with core processes, and invest in data quality will not only improve efficiency but unlock entirely new ways of operating

By De Wet Joubert, Operations and Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSDelivers.com/) Download document: https://apo-opa.co/4jy0dYz Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a passing trend; it is reshaping industrial operations at every level. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain, where AI…

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TECNO Glory Night Awards, Co-Hosted with TikTok Live and Confederation of African Football (CAF), Celebrated Africa’s Top Influencers and the “Power Your Moment” Spirit at Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco

The ceremony was conceived as a tribute to the individuals who, through their creativity, narrative power, and cultural impact, are shaping the future of digital expression across Africa

TECNO Glory Night Awards (www.TECNO-Mobile.in), jointly organized with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity of pan-African KOLs powered by TECNO AI. With the launch of TECNO's "Power Your Moment" campaign during AFCON, this theme has been widely recognized by KOLs, stimulating the creation of a large amount of creative content…

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TECNO Glory Night Awards, Co-Hosted with TikTok Live and Confederation of African Football (CAF), Celebrated Africa’s Top Influencers and the “Power Your Moment” Spirit at Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco

The ceremony was conceived as a tribute to the individuals who, through their creativity, narrative power, and cultural impact, are shaping the future of digital expression across Africa

TECNO Glory Night Awards (www.TECNO-Mobile.in), jointly organized with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity of pan-African KOLs powered by TECNO AI. With the launch of TECNO's "Power Your Moment" campaign during AFCON, this theme has been widely recognized by KOLs, stimulating the creation of a large amount of creative…

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16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence: Five Bold Moves to end digital gender-based Violence — and unlock Africa’s digital promise (By Jemimah Njuki and Ndey Oley Cole)

Ending digital gender-based violence is central to achieving inclusive growth, human dignity, and the promise of Africa’s digital future

By Jemimah Njuki , Director of the Women, Gender and Civil Society Department at the African Development Bank  (www.AfDB.org) and Ndey Oley Cole, senior program manager. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign is an international campaign led by the United Nations to challenge violence against women and…

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OPIT - Open Institute of Technology Welcomes New African Students as the January 2026 Computer Science Intake Opens

African professionals looking to boost their careers in software development, AI, cybersecurity, or data science can now apply for OPIT’s January 2026 BSc in Computer Science intake

The EU-accredited online institution responds to the growing demand for AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Science skills by providing flexible learning opportunities for students from around the world. Responding to Africa’s Growing Demand for Digital Skills Throughout African markets, businesses in the banking, energy, telecom, logistics, IT services, and public administration…

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TEKCE Expands Global Reach with New Real Estate Partner and Affiliate Programs

TEKCE’s new Partner and Affiliate Programs give property professionals and content creators real-time CRM visibility, white-label access to 7,000+ verified listings, and a transparent, trackable workflow for overseas sales

TEKCE Real Estate (http://TEKCE.com/) announced an expanded Partner Program and a new Affiliate Program that make cross-border property sales more transparent and mutually rewarding. The programs run on the MyTEKCE platform and a white-label version of the TEKCE App, giving partners and affiliates real-time tracking, branded client experiences, and access to…

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Fynd Launches in South Africa to Accelerate Unified Commerce Adoption

Onboards Surtee Group to drive omnichannel innovation and unlock next-generation shopping experiences

As digital retail in South Africa accelerates, Fynd brings a unified platform to help retailers modernise operations and deliver personalised, omnichannel experiences at scale Surtee Group’s adoption of Fynd’s unified commerce stack is a validation of the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and proven success with global fashion brands The move indicates…

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Heritage, identity, and the risk of digital mimicry

Criminals consistently flock to where public interest is highest, and the increased social media activity around Heritage Day makes it a prime hunting ground

As South Africans recently celebrated a day of communal braais and shared national pride, our digital lives inevitably mirrored our physical ones. We posted family photos, shared traditions, and celebrated our diverse cultures online. But in this outpouring of celebration, we risked exposing the very essence of our identity to…