Makerere University Launches “BCom Plus One” Vocational Program to Tackle Youth Unemployment

Makerere University, through its Business School (MUBS), has launched the "BCom Plus One" initiative to combat rising youth unemployment in Uganda. The program requires undergraduate commerce students to complete a vocational course—such as carpentry, branding, electrical installation, or DJing—alongside their academic studies. This approach aims to equip students with practical, income-generating skills, enhancing their employability after graduation. The initiative also includes partnerships with organizations like Love Binti International and reflects Makerere’s continued commitment to vocational education, rooted in its origins as a technical school in 1922.

Uganda

Ugandans Aged 16+ Can Now Apply for ID Corrections and First-Time Registration with NIRA

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has opened applications for both the correction of ID records and first-time national ID registrations. This exercise targets Ugandan citizens aged 16 years and above.

Tanzania

Boost for East Africa’s Connectivity as New Fibre Link Goes Live

The new fiber link is expected to significantly improve East Africa’s digital resilience by enhancing internet connectivity, reducing latency, and providing a more reliable backup for existing networks. This infrastructure upgrade will support regional economic growth, strengthen cross-border digital services, and help mitigate disruptions caused by outages or cyber threats..

South Africa

Eskom Plots Clean Energy Future as South Africa Eyes 2040 Transition

South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to shift from coal to clean energy by 2040, setting the stage for a greener and more sustainable energy future.

Kenya

Safaricom to Compensate Ex-Sales Managers KSh55 Million Over Wrongful Termination

Safaricom has been ordered to pay KSh55 million in compensation to several former sales managers after a court ruled their dismissal was unlawful. The judgment found that the terminations were not procedurally fair, leading to the substantial payout for wrongful dismissal. The case highlights the importance of due process in employee terminations and sets a precedent for employment practices in Kenya's corporate sector..

Uganda

Africa’s Green Road Ahead: Turning Global Shifts into Local Brilliance

From African Soil to African Roads