The fibre route not only reduces the distance and latency between Uganda and global networks but also introduces greater redundancy to Uganda’s connectivity infrastructure Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bayobab Uganda, the digital infrastructure arm of MTN Group, has unveiled a major fibre optic route connecting Kampala to Malaba, marking …
Read More »Airtel, SpaceX deal to boost connectivity in Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa’s agreement with SpaceX marks a significant step towards transforming digital access across the continent, as the telco partners with the satellite provider to expand Starlink’s reach into underserved areas. The partnership, announced on April.6, is expected to bring Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite internet …
Read More »MTN remits shs50 billion to UCC rural fund
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has handed over 50.55 Billion Shillings, being 2 percent of its gross annual revenue, to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). This is part of the telecommunications company’s obligations under Section 3(g) of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013, which mandates UCC to create …
Read More »PDM SACCOS to get sh3.3 trillion before June 30th
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over ten thousand Parish Development Model ((PDM) SACCOS will be capitalized with funds totaling Sh3.2 trillion by the end of the financial year 2024/2025 next month. State Minister for Finance, Henry Musasizi says the money will be sent directly to the beneficiaries’ bank and …
Read More »Tanzania seeks to challenge Kenya’s avocado export dominance
Tanzania is leveraging trade deals and shorter routes to tap booming emerging markets like Indian to push its fast growing avocado production rates into the global market as Kenya’s ‘green gold’ exports falter amid Red Sea crisis. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea …
Read More »I&M Bank, Kenya Airways offer Mastercard flight discount
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | I&M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have partnered to offer I&M Bank Mastercard holders a special discount of up to 15% on international flight tickets. This promotion allows eligible customers to save on return flights to various destinations worldwide when booking with their I&M …
Read More »All set for ‘Brunch by the Nile’ this weekend
Tanqueray No. 10 set to Host Exclusive Riverside Brunch at Wild Waters Lodge Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gin enthusiasts and experience seekers are in for a treat as Tanqueray No. 10, in partnership with Adrift River club, is set to host an exclusive “Brunch by the Nile” on …
Read More »Trade Ministry challenged to address gaps in National Trade Policy
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women in business in Northern Uganda have asked the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to address the gaps in the Uganda National Trade Policy to make it inclusive for both women in small businesses and other businesses. Grace Aciro, an entrepreneur woman based …
Read More »COMMENT: A safer digital economy is now possible
COMMENT | SOUMENDRA SAHU | The government of Uganda has undertaken deep and wide policy reforms in the ICT sector intended to transform the lives and fortunes of Ugandans. The legal and regulatory reforms such as the Communications Act 2013, the National Broadband Policy 2018 and now the Digital …
Read More »EAC central banks project 5.8% regional economic growth in 2025
NAIROBI, | Xinhua | Central banks of the East African Community (EAC) member states on Friday projected regional economic growth at 5.8 percent in 2025. Kamau Thugge, governor of the Central Bank of Kenya and chairperson of the EAC Monetary Affairs Committee, said the growth outlook will be supported by …
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