Women’s vulnerability to heat, for example, is well documented but rarely reflected in interventions like heat warning systems, says Jesse Aye
Innovation
Expanding liquid cooling system: Vertiv completes acquisition of PurgeRite
~$1.0 billion purchase strengthens Vertiv’s capabilities in specialised fluid management services for high-density computing and AI applications.
From theory to practice: Krim Hill Schools shift to skills-based science learning
With the science kit, teachers assembled real pulley components in front of learners, showing exactly how pulleys work in real life.
Accra, Abuja cities to benefit from new African cities innovation fund
Through ACIF, pairs of African innovators will be eligible for flexible grants of up to USD 75,000 to jointly design, test, and scale solutions to pressing urban challenges.
How one woman’s tech venture is powering Uganda’s future
For Stella Lunguse, the clean-energy entrepreneur, technology has become both a personal and national mission.
Digital firewalls: How Uganda is betting on technology to fight corruption in local governments
According to the Finance Ministry, preliminary domestic revenue was projected to have raised slightly to shs29.96 trillion in FY2024/2025 up from shs29.67 trillion this financial year.
MTN Uganda opens inclusive ICT lab in Lira
Other MTN Uganda project beneficiaries include Kisoro Demonstration Primary School, St. Francis Primary School for the Blind Madera, Iganga Secondary School, and Gulu High School.
River Flow International ushers new testament of practical science at Kibirige mem. primary school
The Science Kits provided by River Flow International have not only boosted performance but also restored learners’ confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm for science at the primary level.
Volvo Trucks launches world-first stop engine technology to save fuel
Volvo Trucks’ many innovations represent significant efficiencies and a positive impact on emissions from transport, as well as running costs for the operator.
Ugandan student launches AI-Powered health website to simplify medical information
The platform features an AI assistant trained on Uganda’s national clinical guidelines, offering instant answers to health questions
Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation announce the 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz award winners
The Global Citizen Waislitz Disruptor Award will help Maryanne onboard 15,000 smallholder farmers each month and reclaim 135,000 hectares of degraded land to end poverty from the ground up.
KONE Egypt launches cutting-edge training center to elevate industry standards
KONE was founded in 1910 in Finland and entered the Egyptian market in the early 1990s through local distributors.
