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Japan probe on its way to Mars moon

The flagship H3 rocket carrying the unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe blasted off into a pitch black sky from the Tanegashima Space Center at 4:41 am (1941 GMT Monday), according to a live stream broadcast by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

ICC judges tighten ethics rules on social media use

The changes target Articles 10 and 12 of the code, strengthening the ethical framework governing judges’ conduct as digital communication becomes an increasingly important part of public life.

China tightens export controls on dual-use drones

Beijing announced on Monday it was imposing stricter export controls next month on specific engines designed for drones, drone technology, as well as some drone models with capabilities such as continuous flight for three hours.

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) probe, a collaboration with US and European space agencies as well as numerous universities and tech companies, could also help lay the groundwork for eventual human exploration.

Leaders weigh 'huge benefit', risks of AI for global economy

Propelled by spending on data centres and microchips, AI has helped cushion the economic shock of rising global energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report on Tuesday.

Anthropic proposes law regulating AI to US lawmakers

"It requires frontier developers to test the most powerful models, be transparent to the public about their findings, submit them to independent evaluation, and maintain a robust security program," the spokesperson said. AI policy in the United States under President Donald Trump has relied primarily on voluntary industry pledges and executive orders intended to sustain an AI boom that tech leaders say is driving the country's economy.

ICT key driver in tenfold economic growth ambition, say experts

The ICT players proposed that Government enforces a reduction of the mobile money withdrawal excise to 0.25 % with a per-transaction cap to drive up digital uptake and revenue collection.

AI-enabled spending fuels China's holiday economy

In Beijing, a robotics and AI experience brand under Shoucheng Holdings now operates eight stores in the city. Its outlets offered more than 200 robot and AI hardware products, and drew long queues of consumers during the holiday.

Govt to expand digital hygiene programme to health centres

Mubangizi commended the partners for supporting hygiene education, saying the initiative aligns with the Government’s emphasis on preventive healthcare and strengthening primary health care.

TikToker remanded over cyber-stalking health PS Diana Atwine, Minister Nabakooba

According to the charge sheet, Nsubuga, 40, a businessman and TikToker residing in Kisubi, Katabi Sub-county, Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District, allegedly committed the offences in September 2026 using his TikTok account, identified as “@President Uganda First Lawyer wa Bantu Babulijjo”.

UCC gives illegal Wi-Fi operators seven days to comply

“The commission has completed its assessment of these illegal operators, and we are now moving to enforcement. Approximately 4,000 unlicensed providers are offering public Wi-Fi services across the country, and this number increases by the day."

PRAU marks 50 years as communicators grapple with misinformation, digital disruption

"The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally changed how institutions communicate with their audiences. Our 50th Anniversary is an opportunity to honour the pioneers who laid the foundation of public relations in Uganda, celebrate the practitioners who continue to elevate the profession, and inspire the next generation to carry it forward with integrity, innovation and excellence," Nakasiita said.

Plan now for infrastructure to power AI

Tomorrow’s test is whether it has the electricity, computing capacity, resilient data centres, fibre and skilled people to operate the intelligent economy taking shape upon them, writes Godfrey Mutabazi

Research into weight-loss drugs tipped for Nobel as award week opens

Monday's medicine prize, to be announced at 11:30 am (0930 GMT), could go to research that paved the way for weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, Nobel watchers told AFP.

China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in Iran, and confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States.

Universities challenged to introduce AI programmes in all courses

‘‘Although basic computer literacy or general ICT (Information and Computer Technology) and basic digitalisation courses are mandatory as common courses in many undergraduate curricula, this is not enough knowledge for university students in ICT and AI compared to how advanced the world is moving in information technology presently,’’ Muhwezi noted.  

Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections

"Over the past period, more than 1,000 waves of DDoS attacks have been recorded against infrastructure in Russia that is specifically involved in the electoral process," Pamfilova was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.

Govt commits to support Makerere’s science, innovation agenda

“As Uganda, we are now at level three of disease management, meaning that we can now manage ourselves instead of always importing these things. I implore all of us to support these innovations to realise development,” Asiimwe said. 

Kill the cookie banner, digital rights groups urge EU

Cookies are the trackers that monitor users' online behaviour, enabling companies to target them with personalised advertising.

TikTokers remanded over alleged false claims against Balaam

The accused are Ronald Mayega, alias Munyarwanda Wa Bobi, 33, a businessman and resident of Mastiwa, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, and Swaibu Kakaire, alias One-One, 28, a businessman and resident of Kyengera, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.