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MTN MoMo Uganda Announces Leadership Transition With Sarah Bateta Okwi Assuming CEO Role
Johannesburg, South Africa – MTN Group Fintech has announced a leadership transition within its Uganda operation. After four…
Uganda Orders “Temporary Suspension” of Internet Ahead of Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (CCU) has directed all telecommunications companies and internet service providers to shut down public…
MTN Uganda Fast-Tracks Mobile Money Spin-Off Ahead of July Vote
MTN Uganda is moving quickly to separate its mobile money arm, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited (MTN MoMo),…
Uganda’s Accountant General Arrested Over $16M Bank Heist
Ugandan authorities have arrested Accountant General Lawrence Semakula and eight senior officials for their role in a $16…
Uganda Starts Roll Out of Digital License Plates
Uganda began issuing digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles on Monday, 6th January, marking the…
Hacker Group Steals $17 Million from Uganda’s Central Bank
Update: We updated our story with a quote from the Uganda Minister of Finance that the amount stolen…
Uganda to Sell 60% Of State-Owned Telecom Operator UTel to Rowad Capital
According to reports by Bloomberg, Uganda is going to sell 60% of its state-owned telecom operator UTel for…
Uganda Imposes 25% Import Duty on Electric Vehicles
Uganda has imposed a 25% import duty on fully electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric motorcycles. Zoom Out…
Have Uganda’s Digital ID Cards Become a Tool for Mass Surveillance?
In the digital age, identity verification is crucial for accessing a wide range of services. Uganda’s implementation of…
Thiqa Digital Finance and Paymenow Announce Partnership To Enable Ugandan Civil Servants To Access Earned Wages
Thiqa Digital Finance (Thiqa), a leading Islamic finance platform has announced its exclusive technology partnership with Paymenow, Africa’s…