Technology & Innovation

Mobile Phone @30: Data is the New Airtime; Telecoms Shift to Digital-First Investment Models

CEO East Africa MagazineTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJune 14, 2025June 14, 2025

Until 2007, mobile phone subscribers had largely known voice and short message texting needs. In fact, for a long time, the mobile phone had no major use apart from making…

MultiChoice May Spin Off SuperSport Channels from DStv in Strategic Shakeup

CEO ReporterNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationJune 13, 2025June 13, 2025

In a potential game-changing move for South Africa’s pay-TV market, MultiChoice is considering unbundling its popular SuperSport channels from its DStv offering, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The…

Ugandan Students Excel at 2025 VEX World Robotics Championship

Brian EmorutSponsored ContentTechnology & InnovationJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

Uganda’s young robotics innovators have returned home in triumph after excelling at the 2025 VEX World Robotics Championship, where they competed against more than 800 teams from around the world. The team…

The Mobile Phone @30: The Mobile Money Economy; UGX Trillions in Motion

Trevor LutaloBanking & Financial ServicesTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

In May 2021, Bank of Uganda issued two licenses to Airtel Mobile Commerce and MTN Mobile Money to conduct various money transfer and payment services. The licenses were partly intended…

Wendi, PostBank’s Mobile Wallet Hits Over 1 million Users thanks to its 10% Annual Interest Incentive

Paul MurungiCompany NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

In 2023, PostBank Uganda (PBU) launched an innovative digital wallet called Wendi. The mobile wallet was designed to foster prosperity for Ugandans by bridging the financial inclusion divide and extending…

MTN Uganda reports UGX 181 billion profit after tax in first quarter of 2025

Paul MurungiNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

MTN Uganda has announced a profit after tax (PAT) of UGX 181 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, representing a 20.6% year-on-year increase from UGX 150 billion…

Airtel Uganda Expands Network Coverage in Kabale Municipality with Five New Sites

Brian EmorutCompany NewsSponsored ContentTechnology & InnovationApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Airtel Uganda on Wednesday reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five new network sites in Kabale Municipality. This expansion is part of Airtel’s continued investment in…

DStv losing UGX 2.7 billion annually due to content piracy in Uganda 

Paul MurungiBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryFebruary 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Pay television platform – DStv – is losing at least UGX2.7 billion due to illegal reproduction of its exclusive content by third parties through internet live streaming.  An investigation by…

UCC asks UNBS to probe entry of devices illegally streaming MultiChoice and other pay TV content 

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has asked the standards agency to investigate the illegal importation of streaming devices that are being used on the local market to reproduce content that is…

Wendi Mobile Wallet Digitizes PDM Payments, Revolutionizes Financial Inclusion in Uganda

Brian EmorutBanking & Financial ServicesCompany NewsTechnology & InnovationFebruary 16, 2025February 16, 2025

Wendi mobile wallet developed by PostBank has revolutionized the payment process for the Parish Development Model (PDM) program through its innovative digital platform. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Wendi has successfully…