Uganda's central bank chief urges Airtel to boost SMEs
The governor underlined the need of financial inclusion, noting the potential for SMEs who currently lack internet access and working capital.
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Uganda detains govt officials for $16.8m cyber-crime
The cyber-attack was carried out by a group of Southeast Asian hackers known as Waste, who allegedly worked with bank officials, according to local media.
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Ugandan police warns public about WhatsApp scams
The police said the warning comes as complaints about the attacks have increased to the point that they should share with the broader public.
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MasterCard, MTN Group, Arifu partner to support one million African SMEs
The MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech and Arifu have partnered to support about one million small businesses in Cote’ D’Ivoire and Uganda.
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Electrify Africa launches mobility solutions in Uganda
The company says the introduction of electric mobility solutions in Uganda marks a significant step towards transforming the country's electric mobility scene.
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Uganda taps China for $150m loan to roll out more fibre
The loan from Exim Bank of China will fund the expansion of internet connectivity to Uganda’s sub-counties, boosting digital inclusion and e-Government services.
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MTN Uganda's feud with the taxman continues
The telco informed shareholders it is continuing to engage the authorities in "constructive dialogue" and is hopeful that the ongoing discussions will result in a fair conclusion.
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ATC Uganda picks NEC XON for infrastructure support
ATC chose NEC XON equipment to maintain constant visibility of tower infrastructure, allowing locals to enjoy dependable access to internet services.
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Goodwell invests in Uganda through ABC
Goodwell invested in ABC through uMunthu II, a 150 million Euro fund that provides venture financing to impact-driven businesses across Africa.
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Liquid targets East Africa with new security services
The company says it is adding asset management, risk remediation, patch management and compliance support to its existing cloud security services.
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Uganda calls for digital hiring systems to curb corruption
Local legislator, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has urged the introduction of a digital recruitment system to prevent entrenched corruption in local government hiring practices.
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Flutterwave expands into Africa with new Uganda license
The Bank of Uganda gave the unicorn firm a Payments System Operator license, expanding its reach to 29 African countries.
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MTN partners UCU to produce Ugandan tech-savvy professionals
Since its introduction in Uganda, the MTN Skills Academy, which is part of the telecoms giant's larger Digital Skills for Digital Jobs project, has enrolled over 1,420 youth.