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MTN MoMo Uganda launches mobile insurance platform

MTN MoMo subscribers may now insure themselves and up to six family members using their phones, starting at UGX 500 ($0.14) per month.
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26 Jun

I&M taps ThetaRay to combat financial crimes

The bank has been commended for setting a new standard in East Africa, for proving that AI-first compliance can be both a deterrent to financial crime and an enabler of growth.
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19 Jun

Zambia hosts first cohort of Minetech Innovation Hub

The group is looking at safe mining, enhancing the accuracy of finding minerals in the shortest possible time (exploration) and optimising extraction among others.
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Airtel Uganda, Cisco launch NaaS to drive business growth

This service, according to the telco, is designed to help small businesses grow and access cloud infrastructure.
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12 Jun 2025

MTN Uganda seeks approval to establish fintech firm

The telco's restructuring plans are in line with the Group's Ambition 2025 strategy, which seeks to unlock value, attract new investors, and ensure regulatory compliance by establishing independent fintech firms in Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.
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6 Jun 2025

Kenya ranks first in ICT regulation in Africa

The International Telecommunications Union ranked the East African country first in its most recent ICT Regulatory Tracker.
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5 Jun 2025

MTN Zambia gets authorisation to sell Starlink

MTN Zambia says it will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across rural, peri-urban, and underserved regions.
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4 Jun 2025

Red Cross digitising Uganda humanitarian response

The process relies heavily on a digital form called Kobo Toolbox.  It collects all feedback in one place, ensuring that it is processed consistently.
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20 May 2025

Uganda launches Internet-for-all pilot

Uganda says it will have access to the internet for all, with the goal of transforming people's lives and the economy.
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19 May 2025

Ugandan telcos unite against vandalism

Telecom infrastructure has been increasingly targeted, with thieves stealing cables, lithium-ion batteries, and generators, disrupting communication services.
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Africa remains low-hanging fruit for cyber-criminals

Check Point's Global Threat Index for April 2025 lists eight African countries among the top 20 most targeted nations.
 
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