Two years after a social media tax, Uganda’s ICT regulator has stated that from October 25, 2020, YouTubers, podcast owners, and all forms of social media users will have to obtain permission be…
Uganda launches phone manufacturing plant amidst issues of surveillance of political rivals
With the launch of Uganda’s mobile phone and computer manufacturing plant, the country’s alleged surveillance violations issue with Chinese phone makers bring up questions about whether sa…
Uganda forces telecoms to list on securities exchange; this may be good for the economy
The Ugandan government and its telecoms regulator hope forcing companies in the market to list in the country’s securities exchange will benefit Ugandans by providing more affordable internet se…
6 things Airtel’s IPO prospectus tell us about the African telecom market
Airtel’s IPO prospectus gives further perspective on the mobile market across Africa amongst other interesting facts…
Ugandan government partners with Huawei to install CCTV systems across the country
Just after the Huawei technicians in Uganda and Zambia were accused of spying on government officials, the Ugandan government partners with the company to install CCTV across the country…
Uganda’s government just made the Internet more expensive for online media practitioners
The Ugandan government just made accessing the Internet more expensive for media practioners in the country…
Online sports betting in Africa: Between morality and an opportunity for revenue generation
How some African governments are clamping down on online sports betting, using tax compliance and morality as the bases for their decisions.…
Uganda social media tax draws its first blood with decline in internet subscriptions
The social media tax introduced in Uganda last year is already having negative effects on Internet subscriptions in the country.…
Andela extends operations to Uganda
Andela announces its launch in Kampala, Uganda.With 70% of its population below the age 25, Andela seeks to equip the next generation of Ugandan innovators.…
Spe Taxi Cab is redefining the transportation landscape in Uganda
Electronic cab hailing has made booking taxis easier in recent times as it is just a swipe or phone call away with the help of the taxi booking platforms that abound nowadays. The electronic cab-hail…
Africa’s first solar-powered bus to launch in Uganda
Kiira Motors Corporation is set to launch Africa’s first solar-powered bus ‘Kayoola’ as part of the corporation’s vision to spearhead the automotive industry in Uganda and Africa at large. The n…
Kenyan startup BitPesa expands to Nigeria and Uganda
Nigerians can now make bitcoin transactions from anywhere in the world as Kenyan Bitcoin startup, BitPesa just expanded its remittance service to Nigeria and Uganda. What this means, is that Nigerians…
Social Marketplace, MOBOfree Records Outstanding Performances in Africa
African social marketplace, MOBOfree.com, today announced that it has recorded an increase of more than 44% in the number of registered users of MOBOfree.com in Nigeria over the past 12 months, result…