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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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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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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MTN Uganda pays a record $13.3m to advance digital inclusion
The telco handed over $13.3m, its largest yearly contribution to date, to the Universal Service and Access Fund.
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Bayobab unveils shortest fibre route between Kenya, Uganda
The new route supports over 1 terabyte of capacity and offers low-latency, high-redundancy connectivity to key data centres in Kampala.
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DRC becomes latest African nation to embrace Starlink
The Congolese regulator granted Starlink the license, having previously opposed the introduction of the satellite internet service in March 2024.
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Airtel Uganda expands network
The telco said the new infrastructure not only enhances communication but also creates financial and employment prospects for the local populace.
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Interledger pushes interoperable payments in Uganda
Interledger has partnered with Kanzu Finance, which provides microloans to Ugandan community-based financial groups.
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AXIAN Telecom gets $100m to boost connectivity
The investment will be used to expand 4G coverage in Madagascar and Tanzania, as well as to support the rollout of 5G sites.
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Cyber-crime remains a persistent threat in Africa
Check Point says the cyber-attacks reflect the growing trend of exploiting legitimate platforms to bypass security defenses.
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Uganda approves disruptive single SIM card policy
The initiative, which aims to alleviate mobile phone customers from the inconvenience of having numerous SIM cards, was unanimously approved by parliament.