The Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director Mr Godfrey Mutabazi has called for responsible data management systems to protect consumers from risks associated with financial technology. In a key-note address at the two-day Africa Financial Technology Festival at Kampala Serena Hotel on Thursday, Mr Mutabazi explained that while data fuels the
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The 2019 Africa FinTech Festival (AFF) themed ‘The role of FinTechs in Africa’s Digital Economy’ was officially opened yesterday. The two-day event co-hosted by The Financial Technology Service Providers Association of Uganda (FITSPA) and Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Uganda is taking place between November 5th and 6th at the Serena
Read MoreThe Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has unveiled a new framework for the licensing of telecommunications companies in Uganda. The new framework, which is in line with the new broadband policy, was launched during a half-day event at the Commission’s offices in Bugolobi last week. Explaining the rationale of the framework
Read MoreHuawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider has today boosted the 2019 edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon with 250,000,000 shillings towards maternal health care in Uganda. The confirmation and official Cheque handover ceremony took place at Huawei Uganda Offices at the Cube Building, Kisementi in
Read MoreIn a first for the African continent, the Volkswagen Brand has launched a pilot project in partnership with Siemens to test the feasibility of electric mobility in an African country. The pilot project, which will form part of Volkswagen’s operations in Rwanda, was officially announced today by Thomas Schäfer, CEO
Read MoreSafaricom, Kenya’s leading telco by market share, has turned 19, with new products it says will remain forever young, Daily Nation reports. The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed mobile services operator on Wednesday marked its last teen year by rolling out data, voice and SMS packages without expiry dates. SUIT The roll-out
Read MoreFacebook has announced new measures aimed at fighting the spread of misinformation on its platform. In a statement, the social media giant said it will now prominently label content rated false by third-party fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook recently expanded its fact-checking programme to 10 new countries across
Read MoreAirtel Partners With Ecobank Group To Improve Access To Mobile Financial Services
Airtel Africa, a leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 14 countries across Africa, and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated ("ETI") , the parent company of Ecobank the leading pan-African banking group operating in 33 countries, have signed a partnership which will allows millions of Airtel Money and Ecobank customers across
Read MoreNxt Radio Rated Uganda’s Fastest Growing English Station-Kin Kariisa
Nxt radio, one of the brands under Next Media Services today marked its first anniversary since it went on air. Kin Kariisa, the Chief Executive Officer, Next Media Services says it is important to celebrate milestones “to acknowledge where we are coming from and the journey ahead.” “When we launched
Read MoreUganda To Host Disruptive Agricultural Technology & Innovation Challenge: How & Why You Should Apply
Across Africa, the majority of the population depend on agriculture as the main source of livelihood and there is an increasing interest in agricultural investment for improving agricultural productivity and rural incomes. In Uganda alone, the Agriculture sector contributes to over 70% of employment. Technology has greatly contributed in fostering
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