Safaricom, the leading telecom firm in Kenya has said it will not be intimidated into withdrawing its services for the October 26 presidential election, reports Standard Newspaper. Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore also welcomed investigations following allegations by National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga linking Safaricom to August 8 election
Read MoreICT
Ugandan consumers are literally spoilt for choice as more internet providers unveil unique products and services. The latest is Wananchi Cable Uganda Ltd that launched its operations in Uganda on Tuesday with the introduction of the super fast internet speed of 100 Mbps. The service will be offered through Wananchi
Read MoreMTN Uganda took home five gongs at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2017 awards night held on Friday 22nd September, 2017 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The awards cemented MTN Uganda’s position as the number one telecommunications company in Uganda. The accolades that MTN Uganda scooped are; Digital Brand
Read MorePanic has intensified in National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) ahead of the reported dissolution. Credible sources reveal that a few days ago, NITA bosses rushed to the Solicitor General (SG) crying out loud after Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Keith Muhakanizi assured them his decision directing all Government Ministries, Departments
Read MoreAirtel Uganda Friday morning announced the launch of its 4GLTE mobile telecommunications technology, a move that will up competition for the data market in Uganda's telecoms industry. The announcement was made during a press briefing held at theKampala Serena Hotel and attended by the Minister of ICT, Frank Tumwebaze and
Read MoreThe MTN Innovation Awards that recognize digital innovation in the country are back. MTN Uganda on Friday made a call for entries for the MTN Innovation Awards 2017, seeking to recognize both Mobile and Web-based applications developed by Ugandans. There are at least seven (7) categories to pick from and
Read MoreNational Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has spoken out for the first time about its reported closure by the government. NITA-U says it is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, to coordinate and regulate Information Technology services in Uganda and therefore a directive by Ministry of Finance
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni’s desire to close the mushrooming government agencies is beginning to see light of the day. Museveni directed Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda to handle the matter and according to sources in Prime Minister’s Office (OPM), government will pilot Museveni’s directive beginning with National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U).
Read MoreLiquid Telecom, a subsidiary of Econet Global, has completed100G upgrades to key routes on the East Africa Fibre Ring. The upgrade to 100G wavelengths takes advantage of the latest DWDM technology from Ekinops allowing Liquid Telecom to offer the largest lit backhaul capacity in Africa. It offers up to 10
Read MoreStandard Chartered Bank (StanChart) and MTN Uganda Limited have signed an agreement to allow MTN Mobile Money collections for Corporate and Business clients directly into their Standard Chartered Bank accounts on a real time basis.This solution is dubbed Straight2Bank Wallet Collections and will be delivered through the Bank’s Straight2Bankelectronic banking
Read More