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20 May

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

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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30 Apr 2025

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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25 Apr 2025

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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10 Apr 2025

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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13 Mar 2025

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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12 Mar 2025

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.