New service enables instant, secure, and affordable international money transfers directly from Airtel Money wallets to over 120 countries. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Money has announced a landmark partnership with Juba Express, a licensed international payment service provider, launching seamless cross-border money transfer services directly …
Read More »Dax Vibes, Tracy Melon in star-studded artist line-up for Bell Obafest 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The regional tours have captivated, anticipation has built up and the most anticipated news is finally here. A star-studded artist line-up has been announced featuring some of Uganda’s music singing sensations like, Dax Vibez, Vinka, Tracy Melon, Tai Dai and DJs, Rojer, Vans, Bugy, …
Read More »Boda Boda Union, Honda ink partnership to transform motorcycle ownership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move poised to reshape Uganda’s boda boda industry, the National Boda Boda Union has entered into a strategic partnership with Honda to supply high-quality, fuel-powered motorcycles to riders across the country under an affordable financing model. The agreement, unveiled in Kampala, marks …
Read More »Ugandan coffee exporters seal $3 million deals at CIIE
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan coffee exporters have secured deals worth 3 million U.S. dollars at the recently concluded China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries said in a statement. Uganda’s top coffee exporters, such as Meg Rai Coffee, Kwezi Coffee, …
Read More »C-Care Uganda ready to save patients cost of travelling abroad for treatment
C-Care Uganda Strengthens Strategic Media Partnerships at Appreciation Media Breakfast Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda has assembled dozens of top specialists and is widening its network across the country to provide an alternative to seeking treatment abroad. “We want to change the perception that for a Ugandan …
Read More »Airtel Africa Telesonic and Nokia Partner to build mega fiber network
New partnership a digital lifeline for Uganda and East Africa. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has selected Nokia to build a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning East and Central Africa for its cutting-edge …
Read More »NITA-U, PDPO train journalists on digital safety
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant move to bolster responsible reporting, the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) in collaboration with the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), has trained over 50 journalists from print, radio, television, and online media houses on cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy. …
Read More »German travel partners given a feel of Uganda’s tourism potential
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Berlin, in collaboration with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has concluded a ten-day familiarization trip for twelve (12) German travel trade partners. The initiative, themed “Experience Uganda, the Pearl of Africa,” aimed to showcase Uganda’s rich …
Read More »Tanzanian ICT commission in Uganda for 3-day benchmarking tour
NITA-U hosts delegation from the Tanzania ICT Commission Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tanzanian Information and Communication Technologies Commission (ICTC) has started a three day benchmarking tour to Uganda that will see the two countries share knowledge on data protection, ICT regulation, cyberspace crime and computer emergency response. The delegation …
Read More »YAS completes $63m acquisition of parent company of Zuku and Simbanet
Yas boosts fibre expansion and job creation across East Africa Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Yas, a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom Holding & Management PLC, has officially completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd—the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet—in a transaction valued at …
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