Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | If not checked, incidents of bribery, logistical failures, and poor internet connectivity in various parts of the country could affect the ongoing mass National Identification Card registration and renewal exercise. The exercise, has attracted overwhelming crowds, long queues, and rising frustrations, creating opportunities for corruption …
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The company eyes to connect 225,000 new customers over the next eight months through its 100 service centers Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | State-owned Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is investing Shs267.5 billion ($74 million) to refurbish electricity lines, install over 518 transformers, and construct new substations in a …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda is undertaking a significant nationwide network upgrade initiative aimed at substantially improving the reliability and speed of its voice, data, and mobile money services. This ambitious project seeks to deliver a more seamless and enhanced digital experience for its over 22 million …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, has extended its partnership with Dubai- based carrier flydubai to introduce mobile money payments for its customers in Kenya and Uganda. This move will facilitate seamless transactions for bookings and …
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Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Telecom firm, Airtel Africa is in talks for a $200 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s arm focused on financing private sector ventures in emerging markets. The African subsidiary of Bharti Airtel plans to utilize the funds to cover its capital …
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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 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.22, Airtel Uganda announced that their Smartphone Network is now ready for the trailblazing 5G technology. The development was announced at their Clement Hill office by the Managing Director, Manoj Murali. 5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables a new kind of …
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Kigali, Rwanda | Xinhua | A forum of internet stakeholders opened Wednesday in Rwanda’s capital Kigali to discuss how to improve local and regional network interconnection. The Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) was organized by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX) in collaboration with the Rwanda …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | AIRSPACE AFRICA | Uganda Airlines is one of Africa’s youngest airline projects having launched operations in late 2019 and only this year being awarded by Ch-aviation with the accolade of “Airline with the youngest fleet in the world”. Serving a Ugandan market that was on the up …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has assured students of a stable network throughout the online examination period via the eLearning platform MUELE-Makerere University eLearning Environment. Students will access their examinations and upload their work to the same platform upon completion. Ever since the …
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