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Huawei Invests $30,000 to Establish ICT Academy in Uganda

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05/15/2019
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In the phase of innovative technologies, the need to equip students with ICT skills cannot be overemphasized. The information technology sector is the leading industry all over the world. Africa has also seen a fair share of developments as businesses adopt technologies. Huawei is a telecommunication giant that also contributes immensely to foster the development of ICT Academies.

Huawei has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Makerere University to set up the next academy in the institution. The academy will offer free certification and training to over 1000 students to prepare them for work. Students will be trained in either of the following categories: Cloud Computing, IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence. It has invested the sum of $30,000 to set up the academy.

The launch of the @Huawei ICT Academy at Makerere University marks a major milestone in the promotion of IT in Uganda. This should lead to innovations that will certainly spur economic development and social advancement for our people. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/qndE6xSnpx

— Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe) May 14, 2019

.@Huawei has already made an initial investment in equipment of USD 30000 and they have pledged an annual USD 15000 deposit into the Academy. Thank you Hon. @FrankTumwebazek for honoring the event with your presence. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/MjfPuUXQ1c

— Barnabas Nawangwe (@ProfNawangwe) May 14, 2019


See also: Huawei Takes Over Data Center and Smart City Projects in Kenya


Last month, they announced plans to collaborate with 40 universities across Nigeria to ensure digital inclusion in the country. Other ICT academies are already located in South Africa and Nigeria. Huawei has been working on the continent to provide affordable, and quality networks and mobile phones. Partnering with colleges around the world to establish ICT Academies in different countries.

Another big day is here as we launch @Huawei’s ICT Academy in Uganda. The Academy is going to be hosted at Makerere University under the College of Computing and Information Sciences. pic.twitter.com/HFNJaWr8WL

— Makerere University (@Makerere) May 14, 2019

The academy will initially focus on public universities in Uganda, including Makerere, Kyambogo, Lira, Gulu, Muni, Busitema and Mbarara. The lecturers are currently undergoing training, and students will start registering by next month. Huawei has partnered with more than 300 universities around the world to educate more than 10000 students yearly.

 

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