Social media networks restored in Uganda…except Facebook
Minister of State for Information, Communication and Technology Peter Ogwang confirms latest development.
Michael Malakata
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Uganda: internet shutdown amounts to ‘switching off economic engine’
Research Manager, IT services for IDC Sub-Saharan Africa delves into the short-and long-term implications.
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Internet shutdown could trip Uganda up on debt repayments
Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary issues warning.
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Internet blackout may have cost Uganda US$9m
NetBlocks, a digital rights organisation estimates the impact on digital services, including mobile money.
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Uganda takes swipe at social media
Despite appeals, pressure from the public, officials have ordered shut down of various applications and platforms ahead of election.
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Uganda’s President urged to protect digital communication
Over 54 organisations write to Museveni over possible internet shutdown.
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Facebook blocks Uganda accounts ahead of elections
Social network cites Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour.
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Uganda to impose 10% tax on imported phones
Latest move by government meant to encourage adoption of locally manufactured devices.
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MTN Uganda to fork out US$100-m for licence renewal
Government confirms development, market analyst describes it as one of the more expensive licence agreements for the region.
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Anger as Uganda's social media tax takes hold
The country's new social media tax will cool investor interest in its new IT sector that has wooed Facebook and Google, say industry executives.
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Uganda's Museveni reduces tax on mobile money
Govt says internet, social media are luxuries that need to be heavily taxed.
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Uganda's govt to review controversial social media tax law
Protest action hits streets of Kampala forcing officials to reconsider decision.