Uganda imposes new tech tax on foreign firms

The legislature urged citizens to follow a new account – @Parliament _Ug – for plenary updates and official communication from parliament.

Employees have described the offer of three months’ severance as “insulting”.

Reuters reports on agreement reached between authorities and social network, including the opening of a local Twitter office in the West African country.

The company’s board of directors has unanimously appointed Parag Agrawal as CEO and a member of the board, effective immediately.

Paradigm Initiative, representing a group of organisations and individuals, pens open letter to government.

Digital rights advocacy group Paradigm Initiative weighs in on the situation as foreign embassies also express concern.

Online media have reported on fresh development regarding the social network’s decision to set up HQ in the country.

While Twitter intends to establish its Africa HQ in the country, internet freedom organisations remain concerned.

The company establishes its first physical presence on the African continent, 15 years after the launch of the micro-blogging platform.

Twitter, NCC, operators weigh in on recent developments and roles played.

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