Global Telecom Regulators Speak Out on Challenges During ITU GSR Summit

HICGI News Agency’s Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin brings you updates on Day 3 of the United Nations ITU GSR Summit happening on the Shores of Lake Victoria. Artificial Intelligence, Women at International Telecommunications Union,  Safe and Inclusive Digital Financial Services, and Connectivity discussions dominate the Day. In a rare opportunity, Kivumbi has also addressed the 800…

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Museveni, ITU Bosses Speak at the Opening of Global Syponsium for Operators

HICGI News Agency’s Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin brings you the opening ceremony of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024  of the International Telecommunications Union – ITU. Uganda Government, International Companies, ITU Bosses Speak out. Watch, Share, and Subscribe. Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo reads her Boss Speech.

Kenya police clash with protesters as tax bill unrest continues.

Nairobi, Kenya – Tensions flared in the heart of Nairobi today as anti-government demonstrations turned chaotic, with riot police resorting to tear gas to disperse crowds gathered near Parliament. What started as a peaceful protest organized by civil society groups and opposition parties swiftly escalated into a scene of confrontation and unrest. The protest, fueled…

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Former Ex-Convict Takes Helm as South Africa’s Sports Minister.

In a surprising turn of events, South Africa has appointed a new Sports Minister who brings with him a unique background and a compelling story of redemption. Bongani “Blade” Nzimande, once a notorious gangster in the bustling streets of Johannesburg, has now ascended to a position of prominence in the country’s government. Nzimande’s journey from…

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Over 100 people killed in stampede at religious event in India.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, police inspector Gen Shalabh Mathur has confirmed that a devastating stampede at a religious assembly in northern India has led to the tragic loss of at least 116 lives. The incident took place at a satsang (a Hindu religious event) in Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh state. The victims,…

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Kenya Plans to Borrow More as New Taxes Withdrawn, Says President

In a significant policy reversal, Kenya’s President announced today that the government would withdraw newly proposed taxes amidst public outcry, opting instead to increase borrowing to fund critical projects and support the economy. President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation in a televised speech, acknowledging the public’s concerns over the proposed tax measures aimed at generating…

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Biden Criticizes Court Ruling on Trump, Citing Threat to Rule of Law

In a pointed critique of a recent court decision, President Joe Biden has expressed concerns that the ruling undermines the fundamental principles of the rule of law. The decision in question involved former President Donald Trump and his financial records, marking a pivotal moment in ongoing legal battles over executive privilege and transparency. The ruling,…

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Public Opinions Transformational Agenda.

Public Opinions was founded at Makerere University in 2005 as a small study group, and in 2008, it was officially registered by the Registrar of Companies as a company limited by Guarantee. Our strategic goal is to contribute to the attainment of Uganda Vision 2040 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through public awareness,…

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