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In their paper titled “Advances in Real Time: Challenges and Solutions in Interoperable Payment Systems,” Kosta Peric, Miller Abel, and Matt Bohan discuss the complexity of dealing with cash. I refer to this paper when discussing elements like interoperability, Level One Project (L1P), and Instant Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS) that are key to designing Digital […]
Byaruhanga James The release of Primary Leaving Examinations(PLE) results last week on Friday has seen a mixture of reactions for both those that excelled and the poor performers. This time’s results had quite huge figures of failures a thing that has caused worry among the population Former Makindye SSabagabo MP, Ssempala Kigozi Emmanuel Ssajjalyabeene has […]
Following the conclusion of the entries’ submission and verification process, HiPipo; the organizers of the annual Digital Impact Awards Africa have unveiled the nominees of the 2022 Digital Impact Awards Africa. Digital Impact Awards Africa is a platform that promotes Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion, and Cyber Security. The Awards recognize and celebrate stakeholders that are […]
Uganda Performing Right Society(UPRS) has explained why artistes have not yet received their money and also emphasizes that non members will not receive anything even with hit songs noting that registration is totally free. While appearing on the Urban Vibes show on 97.7 Record FM show hosted by Jiame Josh, Ms. Nakintu Maureen appreciated UCC […]
Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has opened its 2nd Food Safety Laboratory in Mbale City to provide Conformity Assessment and Quality Assurance of products manufactured in Eastern Uganda. According to Mr. David Livingstone Ebiru, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), this is part of the Bureau’s Strategic Plan to […]
After an intense and knowledge-packed week, the 2022 Women in FinTech Hackathon, culminated in the Women in FinTech Summit on the 16th of September. The Women in FinTech Summit was characterized by colour and pomp as the top six teams were announced and rewarded. Even so, all the 20 Teams got their fair share of […]
The roadmap for the highly-anticipated 11th Edition of the annual HiPipo Music Awards has been rolled out with the commencement of the nominations. According to HiPipo, the Awards are recognised not just for the critical acclaim and prestige they bestow on their winners and nominees, but, as of now, their longevity as well. “HiPipo is […]
Artistes under Pearlwood together with those from Uganda Musicians Association signed an understanding with FHRI – Foundation for Human Rights Initiative to jointly achieve the task of Fighting for Artistic Rights and Freedom. The 3 bodies jointly make up the PANAF Uganda Chapter. PANAF stands for Pan African Network for Artistic Freedom and is […]
Following the consecutive eight seasons of Digital Impact Awards Africa, HiPipo has announced open entries for submissions for the 2022 edition. Digital Impact Awards Africa is a platform that promotes Digital Inclusion, Financial Inclusion and Cyber Security. The Awards recognize and celebrate stakeholders that are spearheading the use of digital mediums to serve communities. The […]
Aid-for-trade organisation Trademark, East Africa has appointed Senior diplomat and development professional, Mr. David Beer as the new Chief Executive Officer(CEO). David Beer is also a former United Kingdom High Commissioner, adviser at World Bank and IMF boards. Trademark as one of the world’s largest Aid for Trade institutions succeeds it’s founding CEO, Mr.Frank Matsaert […]