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Bitcoin mining companies are rapidly becoming major players in the global AI infrastructure market.

IREN, a company originally known for large-scale Bitcoin mining, reported that its AI Cloud Services revenue increased nearly eightfold—from $16.4 million in fiscal 2025 to $128.8 million in fiscal 2026. The company said its latest results reflected an ongoing transition from Bitcoin mining toward AI cloud services as demand for data centers, energy capacity, and high-performance computing continues to grow. Review IREN’s fiscal 2026 results.

The shift highlights a broader trend. Cryptocurrency mining and AI computing both depend on large data centers, reliable energy supplies, cooling systems, and intelligent allocation of computing resources. As these industries move closer together, access to computing power is becoming one of the digital economy’s most valuable resources.

SHRMiner Makes Cloud Computing Power More Accessible

Against this backdrop, the SHRMiner cloud mining platform is giving crypto users a simpler way to access mining infrastructure without purchasing or maintaining physical equipment.

SHRMiner operates through a cloud computing-power rental model. Users select contracts with different prices, operating periods, and computing-power allocations, while the platform’s remote data centers handle equipment deployment, electricity, cooling, and daily maintenance.

The model allows users to participate through BTC, ETH, DOGE, LTC, USDT, and USDC without building a mining facility or learning how to configure ASIC hardware.

Key SHRMiner features include:

• No physical mining equipment to purchase
• No separate electricity or maintenance costs
• Multiple contract prices and operating periods
• Automated computing-power allocation
• Daily settlement under the applicable contract terms
• Real-time contract and account monitoring
• No specialized mining experience required

Selected SHRMiner Cloud Mining Contracts

The following are examples of products previously displayed by the platform. Users should confirm current availability and projected rewards through the latest SHRMiner cloud mining contract listings.

Cloud Mining Contract	Contract Price	Duration	Estimated Daily Reward	Estimated Contract Reward
Bitcoin Miner S21 XP Imm	$5,000	25 days	$70.50	$1,762.50
MICROBT WhatsMiner M73	$8,000	30 days	$116.80	$3,504
Bitcoin Miner S21e XP Hyd	$10,000	35 days	$151	$5,285
ANTSPACE HK3	$30,000	40 days	$513	$20,520

Each product listing displays the contract price, operating period, estimated daily reward, and estimated total contract reward, allowing users to compare options based on budget and duration.

Why Nora Decided to Try Cloud Mining

Nora had held Bitcoin since 2022 and had considered mining it herself more than once. Each time, the cost of ASIC equipment, rising electricity bills, and the noise and heat involved convinced her to put the idea aside.

After reading about mining companies turning their power and data-center expertise toward AI computing, she became interested in the infrastructure behind both industries. Instead of buying hardware, Nora opened a SHRMiner account, claimed the $15 new-user credit, and used the trial contract to learn how the dashboard worked.

She later selected a smaller, short-term contract and checked its progress from her phone each morning. For Nora, the appeal was straightforward: she could explore cloud-based mining without turning part of her home into a server room. She completed the first contract before deciding whether to continue.

How to Use SHRMiner in Three Steps

Step 1: Register and Receive a $15 Bonus

Users can open a free SHRMiner account and claim the introductory credit. Registration generally takes less than two minutes and does not require a technical background.

Eligible new users may receive a $15 credit and a complimentary trial contract, providing an opportunity to explore the dashboard and daily settlement process. Current eligibility requirements and promotional terms are available on the registration page.

Step 2: Review and Select a Cloud Mining Product

After signing in, users can compare cloud mining products with different prices and operating periods.

Each product listing includes:

• Contract name
• Contract price
• Operating period
• Estimated daily reward
• Estimated total contract reward

Users can select a computing-power contract based on their budget, preferred duration, and risk tolerance.

Step 3: Monitor the Contract Through the Real-Time Dashboard

Once a contract is activated, the SHRMiner dashboard allows users to review:

• Active cloud mining contracts
• Computing-power status
• Daily settlement records
• Available account balance
• Remaining contract duration
• Withdrawal and transaction history

Rewards are credited according to the applicable contract terms. Available balances may be withdrawn to a supported digital wallet or used to select another computing-power contract, subject to the platform’s current rules.

Computing Power Is Becoming Core Digital Infrastructure

IREN’s expansion from Bitcoin mining into AI cloud services shows how energy, data centers, and computing capacity are becoming increasingly important across both the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries.

For crypto holders who do not want to purchase hardware or manage a mining operation, SHRMiner offers a more accessible way to explore cloud-based computing power.

Visit the official SHRMiner website to explore available cloud mining contracts and review current products, introductory offers, and contract terms.

 

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By Fahim Muyingo

KAMPALA. The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) has joined communities and institutions worldwide in commemorating the International Day for People of African Descent, reaffirming the need to advance human rights, dignity, equality and justice for people of African descent.

The commemoration, observed on August 31, provides an opportunity to reflect on the shared history, identity and aspirations of African people while highlighting the role of young people in building a more inclusive and equitable future.

The 2026 observance is being held under the theme “Expanding the Human Rights of People of African Descent”, as part of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent, which runs from 2025 to 2034.

According to the United Nations, this year’s observance seeks to build on the achievements of the first International Decade while accelerating action around three key pillars: Recognition, Justice and Development.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the second International Decade provides an opportunity to confront the historical injustices and lasting consequences of colonialism and slavery, particularly the transatlantic slave trade.

“We must continue our fight to right these wrongs by acknowledging the historical facts and enduring repercussions of colonialism and slavery, in particular the transatlantic slave trade,” Guterres said.

He added that the second International Decade offers an opportunity to drive meaningful progress in addressing the challenges facing people of African descent.

The United Nations has also called for stronger collaboration among Member States, civil society, the UN system and people of African descent to promote and protect human rights globally.

The 2026 observance places particular emphasis on strengthening legal, policy and institutional measures to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

It also highlights the need to ensure the full enjoyment of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights, including equal access to education, employment, healthcare, housing and economic opportunities.

For the AAYC, the priorities are closely linked to its efforts to promote youth empowerment, solidarity and cooperation across Africa and the Arab world.

The Council said the commemoration should also serve as a reminder of the importance of recognising the contributions of people of African descent and strengthening efforts to ensure that their rights, dignity and potential are fully respected.

As the world enters the second International Decade for People of African Descent, the AAYC reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of Recognition, Justice and Development, while pledging to strengthen solidarity among young people across Africa, the Arab world and the wider African diaspora.

The Council said young people have a critical role to play in challenging discrimination, promoting inclusion and building societies where diversity is respected and everyone can contribute to development.

The International Day for People of African Descent is therefore not only a commemoration of history, but also a call for sustained action to address inequalities and advance a future grounded in equality, justice and human dignity.

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KAMPALA. Police have arrested 16 suspects, including the alleged mastermind of a fraudulent gold deal involving a Dubai-based businessman who reportedly lost US$4 million.

The suspects were arrested in a joint security operation following a complaint lodged in July 2025 by the businessman, who alleged that Asiimwe Moses and his accomplices, operating under Real Sunnex Ltd, fraudulently obtained the money from him through a fake gold transaction.

According to a police statement issued on Monday, August 31, 2026, further engagement with the complainant established that the suspects were allegedly planning to obtain another US$4 million from him using similar fraudulent claims.

Acting on the intelligence, joint security teams reportedly set a trap that resulted in the arrest of 16 suspects, including Asiimwe, who police identified as the prime suspect.

The other suspects are Mibenge Rogers, Kiwanuka Edward, Kajubi Geofrey, Songole Thiery, Ajambo Bright, Mayuku Glody Mata, Nakahosa Soleina, Masaba William, Walusimbi Joseph, Ampurire Anitah, Amani Patrick, Mugoya Christian, Kagarura Dicken, Leta Grace and Mbasa Taboma.

Police said several exhibits were recovered during the operation, including suspected fake gold, incriminating documents and eight motor vehicles allegedly used to facilitate the fraudulent activities.

The investigation has also implicated four police officers who allegedly abandoned their official duties and deployed themselves to guard the suspects at an illegal gold refinery where the fraudulent transactions were being facilitated.

The implicated officers are PC Kulutu Ayubu, PC Emorut Razak, PC Waiswa Benon and PC Waiswa Siraj.

According to police, the officers withdrew from their respective beats without authorisation and allegedly self-deployed in support of the gold fraud syndicate.

Police described the conduct as a grave breach of police discipline and professional conduct, as investigations into the alleged fraud and the conduct of the officers continue.

The arrests highlight growing security concerns surrounding fraudulent gold transactions, in which unsuspecting investors are allegedly lured with fake gold or bogus mineral deals to part with large sums of money.

Police said the investigation remains ongoing as security teams work to establish the full scope of the alleged syndicate and the roles played by the suspects and the implicated officers.

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Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uganda’s growing film industry, describing the sector as a key driver of job creation, tourism promotion and cultural preservation.

The commitment was delivered by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, during the Uganda Film Festival Awards Gala in Kampala on Friday.

Her speech was delivered by the Minister of State for Local Government, Justine Nameere, who said Government is increasingly recognising film and the wider arts sector as an important contributor to national development.

“Film, if supported and nurtured, can contribute a great deal to Uganda’s economic development through job creation and tourism promotion, among others,” Nameere said.

She noted that the importance of the film industry is particularly significant given Uganda’s youthful population, with the sector providing opportunities for young people to build careers and earn a living.

“Film has emerged as a very important vocation, with significant implications for society, the economy, and culture. The fact that it provides employment opportunities for mostly our youth, the biggest segment of our population, underlines its importance as part of our national development agenda,” she said.

MORE THAN ENTERTAINMENT

Nameere said Government no longer views the arts simply as a form of entertainment, but as a sector capable of contributing to employment, education, empowerment and cultural identity.

“We now understand that the arts, as this business sometimes is called, are more than just entertainment. They are employment, education, empowerment, and a mirror into our society,” she said.

She also highlighted the growing international reach of Ugandan productions, crediting initiatives such as the Uganda Film Festival for creating platforms through which local filmmakers can showcase their work beyond Uganda.

According to Nameere, Ugandan films are increasingly crossing borders and contributing to the promotion of the country’s image.

“Ugandan filmmakers are making us proud, marketing our country internationally and attracting more investors and tourists in the process,” she said.

CALL TO CONSUME LOCAL CONTENT

The Minister also challenged Ugandans to embrace locally produced films and create more space for Ugandan stories.

She noted that while Ugandans have historically consumed large amounts of foreign entertainment, including Hollywood productions and international sports content, this should not happen at the expense of local creativity.

“We must also create space for our own stories, voices, and experience to be seen and heard,” she said.

She urged Ugandans to extend the “Buy Uganda, Build Uganda” spirit to the creative sector by consuming and supporting locally produced content.

FILMMAKERS WARNED

As Government pledged continued support, Nameere cautioned filmmakers to maintain professional and ethical standards as the industry expands.

She urged producers to respect the law, safeguard human dignity and protect children while ensuring that their productions promote positive cultural values.

Filmmakers were also reminded to pay attention to quality, originality and copyright compliance, which she said are essential for building a sustainable and globally competitive industry.

“Our filmmakers must not forget their responsibility to respect the law, safeguard human dignity, protect children, and promote positive cultural values while telling their stories,” she said.

She added that adherence to these principles would be critical in building a film industry that is respected both locally and internationally.

UFF AS INDUSTRY PLATFORM

The Uganda Film Festival, launched by the Uganda Communications Commission in 2013, has become one of the platforms through which Government and industry players seek to promote Uganda’s film sector.

The festival provides an avenue for filmmakers to showcase local productions while creating opportunities for industry networking, recognition and exposure.

Government’s latest commitment comes at a time when Uganda’s film industry is seeking greater investment, stronger distribution networks and increased consumption of local productions.

With a largely youthful population and growing international interest in African stories, Government believes the sector can play a bigger role in creating jobs, preserving Uganda’s culture and promoting the country as a tourism destination.

D’Mario has spent years helping shape Uganda’s hit music, with production credits that include Lydia Jazmine‘s “Gimpe,” Sheebah Karungi‘s “Jealousy” and Mudra‘s “Muyayu.”

Yet, when asked to name the song that gave him his biggest breakthrough, the Ugandan producer, born Kabejja Mario, points to Nina Roz’s “Anayinama.”

During a conversation on Deep Talk, D’Mario singled out the 2020 release as the record that truly put his name in people’s ears.

My breakthrough, I think, was “Anayinama” by Nina Roz. But even before “Anayinama,” I had done “Gimpe” by Lydia Jazmine and other songs by other musicians. But the one I saw that really put D’Mario into people’s ears was “Anayinama.”

The song’s creation carried its own sense of urgency.

Alvin Keys wrote it, and D’Mario says they moved from the studio to release almost immediately.

It was written by Alvin Keys, and it was a moment because we recorded the song today and released it the next day.

That quick turnaround also speaks to the unpredictable nature of hit songs.

According to D’Mario, sometimes the records that leave the biggest mark come together in the most spontaneous moments.