Tatenda Nigel Chinodakufa is often described as “the man helping Africa’s fintechs grow without stepping on regulatory landmines.” As Regional Business Development Director at Sumsub, a technology firm specializing in...
The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) last week convened a high-level validation workshop with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to endorse a comprehensive Change Management, Marketing, and Public...
In the heart of Kampala’s busy central business district, the rhythm of modern life pulses through the fingertips of Gen Z digital influencers and their smartphones. At concerts, fashion shows,...
When Sylvia Mulinge stepped into the CEO role at MTN Uganda in October 2022, the air crackled with expectation and a fair dose of apprehension. It wasn’t just another leadership...
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) opened its doors over two decades ago, it was with a modest mandate to oversee the nascent communications landscape of a post-liberalisation era. Today,...
BY FAITH ATHNUS In August 2016, MTN Uganda, together with Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA Bank), launched MoKash, a digital service that allows mobile money subscribers to access microloans and…
BY PAUL TENTENA Uganda’s insurance sector continues to lag behind in the region, with less 1% reach of the entire population. The working assumption is that when banks start selling…
Philomena Matsiko. Britam Insurance Company (Uganda) yesterday unveiled their new offices located in the prestigious Nakasero suburb in Kampala. The offices, which were acquired from AIG, will host both Britam…
BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- The continued vandalism of bandwidth cables and the entire internet infrastructure is the reason why Uganda’s internet costs remain higher with in the East African…
Juliet Hildah N. Roofings Rolling Mills (RRM) on 28th November 2017 hosted the French Delegation that is in Uganda to look into Oil and Gas at their Namanve plant under…
By Juliet Hildah N. Roofings Rolling Mills (RRM) yesterday 21st November 2017 hosted the Energy Industry Council (EIC) Oil and Gas Trade Mission to Uganda from the British High Commission….
By Juliet Hildah N. MTN Uganda has partnered with Fero Mobile to launch an entry-level smartphone onto the market that will enable more Ugandans to get connected to the internet….
BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, UGANDA- Use of imported mobile phones in East Africa will soon reduce after a Ugandan firm, Pixan Corporation Ltd, announced it is finalizing plans to launch…
Our Reporter. The Banking Association of South Africa defines Financial Inclusion as the access and usage of a broad range of affordable, quality financial services and products, in a manner…
Minus offering telecommunication services, MTN Uganda’s investment into sponsorships and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has kept it’s brand popular and closer to the hearts of millions of Ugandans. MTN’s flagship…
