Epomaker has released a new keyboard that gamers and office workers are raving about. The HE80 packs 82 keys into a compact design that saves desk space while keeping all the important buttons. The company built the keyboard with special magnetic switches that never wear out like regular mechanical ones. These switches respond faster than traditional keyboards and work perfectly whether users type in hot or cold rooms. Competitive gamers are already noticing the edge these switches give them during intense matches.
The keyboard feels rock solid thanks to its sturdy metal plate that prevents any wobbling or flexing. Users can swap out the switches without any soldering skills since the keyboard supports hot-swappable modules. The...
IKEA plans to shake up the smart home game with more than twenty new devices hitting stores in January 2026. The furniture giant will build these gadgets using Matter protocol and Thread technology. These products will replace their current Zigbee-based lineup of smart lights, sensors, and remote controls. Customers can connect the new devices to popular systems like Apple HomeKit and Home Assistant. The company wants to make smart home control easier for everyone.
The Swedish retailer promises to keep things simple for existing customers who already have Zigbee remotes. IKEA will preserve the Touchlink feature that lets old remotes work with new Matter devices. Their Dirigera smart home hub already helps bridge the gap between Zigbee...
Absa Bank Uganda fired up its Business Club again with major backing from Uganda Airlines, Grant Thornton, Prudential, DHL and Enterprise Uganda. The bank targets small and medium businesses that power Uganda's economy with 90 percent of private sector activity and 80 percent of GDP. David Wandera from Absa said the club helps entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses ready for the future. The original club started in 2004 and has already helped more than 500 small businesses across the country. The fresh version focuses on four main areas including market access, training, networking and financial services.
Business owners get discounted travel through Uganda Airlines for global trade missions like the UK-Africa Business Forum...
KCB Bank Uganda sends three drivers into battle at the Bugerere Stabex EMC Rally starting Thursday. Ntambi Oscar, Mike Mukula Jr., and Nasser Mutebi will race through the sugarcane belt of Jinja and Kayunga districts. The rally runs from July 10 to July 12 with 10 special stages covering 154 competitive kilometers. Drivers face tight forest tracks, fast straight sections and a night stage for the first time since 2016. The course tests navigation skills, endurance and how well drivers adapt to changing conditions.
Ntambi Oscar returns with his Subaru Impreza N10 and co-driver Pius Lugya from the Forest Rally Team. The two-time 2WD winner at the Pearl of Africa Rally believes his team has prepared well for a strong finish. Mike Mukula...
MTN Uganda has brought in a new boss for their marketing team. Sylvia Elsheikh takes over as chief marketing officer starting July 14. She replaces Somdev Sen who moves to different work within the MTN Group. Elsheikh brings 18 years of experience from telecom and business sectors. The company picked her for her skills in marketing strategy and digital transformation.
Elsheikh worked as chief marketing officer at Airtel Zambia from 2022 to 2025 before joining MTN Uganda. She helped Airtel become the market leader with more than 60 percent value share. Her team rolled out Zambia's biggest 5G and LTE networks during her time there. She also launched Voice over LTE services that made Airtel a technology leader. Her success at Airtel...
NBS Sport grabs the spotlight again with live coverage of the 8th MTN Busoga Masaza Cup opening match. The premier sports channel brings viewers the kickoff showdown between Budiope and Bukono on Saturday at 3 PM. Fans can catch all the action from Irundu Primary School Grounds in Buyende District without paying a dime. The broadcast reaches homes across Uganda through free-to-air TV, AfroMobile app, and satellite platforms. NBS Sport proves once again why it dominates local sports production.
The same broadcasting crew that delivered the Rugby Africa Cup, National Basketball Playoffs, and AFCON 2027 Qualifier coverage powers the production. Multiple high-definition cameras capture every moment of the grassroots football battle. Live...
Makerere University bosses have hit back at reports claiming the school has fallen in global rankings. The top brass say media outlets got their facts wrong about the university's position in international league tables. Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe signed off on a strong statement defending the institution's reputation. The university wants everyone to know it remains Uganda's number one higher education provider. Officials say recent media coverage completely misrepresented their standing in the Times Higher Education rankings.
The university pointed to several ranking systems that show it performing well against other African institutions. The Centre for World University Rankings puts Makerere at 13th place across the...
NCBA Bank Uganda has pledged a massive UGX 1.45 billion to sponsor Makerere University's MakRun marathon for the next five years. The bank becomes the official title sponsor of the 2025 edition with the theme Run for Education, Run for Inclusion. CEO Mark Muyobo announced the partnership at a press conference held at the university. The deal shows NCBA's commitment to advancing education and promoting inclusion across Uganda. Thousands of participants from students to corporate teams will join the event.
The marathon aims to raise UGX 2 billion for student welfare and community development programs. Money will fund a new student center and support disadvantaged learners through the endowment fund. The university plans to build a...
The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has sounded alarm bells about land grabbing across Uganda. The powerful leader says criminals are stealing property from innocent citizens at an alarming rate. Mayiga spoke during a crucial meeting with Masaza Chiefs at Bulange. He warned that organized gangs are targeting people who lack proper documentation. The schemes are destroying entire communities and pushing families into poverty.
Land grabbers work with corrupt officials to steal property from vulnerable people. They target district land boards, courts, police, and local government workers. These criminals use their connections to manipulate the system and claim land illegally. Mayiga says the crisis threatens national development...
