Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank joined PostBank and Pride Microfinance Limited to unveil a partnership with Airtel Money Uganda that will facilitate seamless disbursement of Parish Development Model funds by the Government of Uganda through the Wendi mobile wallet platform. Wendi, powered by PostBank, is an electronic …
Read More »Airtel Uganda set to list on Stock Market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda Ltd has confirmed its intention to list on the stock market of Uganda up to 20 percent of its shares, totaling 8 billion shares. The company, wholly owned by Airtel Africa plc, is due to publish the prospectus (offer document) approved by …
Read More »Airtel Uganda unveils 5G Network with a promise to transform productivity in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda’s First 5G Network has demonstrated 5G’s potential to foster digital inclusion and connectivity in Uganda. This was during a 5G showcase event held at Kampala Serena Hotel Monday night. Airtel Uganda unveiled one of its industry firsts, the 5G network, ushering in …
Read More »Airtel Uganda Activates First 5G Site at Bulange
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has activated the first 5G site at Bulange in Mengo to boost connectivity and digital inclusion in Uganda. In February this year, Airtel Uganda conducted tests on 11 4G sites in Kampala after applying for a spectrum to Uganda Communications Commission to …
Read More »MTN Uganda, Airtel move on 5G rollout
The new technology will open doors to more investment, foster innovation and position Uganda as a digital country in the region Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has become the first telecom in the country to roll out 5G with the new network now available in the Lugogo and …
Read More »Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Ltd and TerraPay launch cross-border merchant payments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), in partnership with TerraPay, has announced the introduction of seamless cross-border merchant payments within the United Arab Emirates, effective July 21, 2023. Starting today, anyone accessing any of the seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, …
Read More »Simplifi, Airtel & ISBAT hold tech-talk
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENNDENT | Airtel Business in partnership with Simplifi Networks and ISBAT University today organized the 3rd edition of the Simplifi Tech Talks themed “How does the Internet work?”. The edition, held at ISBAT University Auditorium was attended by university students, ICT enthusiasts, out-of-school youths, and community members …
Read More »Airtel outs new call service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 7 Airtel Uganda, introduced VoLTE (Voice over LTE) on its 5G-Ready Network. With the launch of VoLTE, all Airtel customers, with compatible devices, can make clear calls on the 4G network because the call traffic is carried on the LTE network infrastructure, executvies …
Read More »Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire to battle 31 other talents in Airtel The Voice Africa knockout stage
Lagos Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire progressed to the knockout phase of The Voice Africa, and she will be competing with 31 other African contestants as they battle for the $100,000 grand prize, Airtel goodies, and a recording contract with Universal Studios. Desire was able to …
Read More »Airtel Mobile Commerce partners with UNCDF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce launch Uganda Limited (AMCUL) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have announced the launch of an open application programming interface (API) initiative that will grant innovators easy and secure online access to integrate their businesses with Airtel Money services, making …
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