Axian Telecom Acquires Wananchi Group for $63 Million

Benson Ndung’u, CEO of KPMG East Africa, affirmed that ESG remains crucial, saying CEOs "continue to recognize the importance of...

Sandi AI enters Kenya, rolls out group rotational savings feature

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

07/11/2025

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Nabakka Sandra, chief executive officer of Sandi AI NAIROBI, Kenya — Sandi AI, the Uganda-based artificial intelligence platform focused on...

Minister of State for National Guidance Godfrey Kabbyanga, left, displays a copy of the GSMA report with Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, GSMA Head of Africa Angela Wamola, and Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director George William Nyombi Thembo at the report launch Monday in Kampala, Uganda. The report calls for tax reforms and policy changes to boost digital inclusion.

Uganda could add nearly $4 billion to GDP through digital reforms, report says

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/11/2025

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Minister of State for National Guidance Godfrey Kabbyanga, left, displays a copy of the GSMA report with Dr. Aminah Zawedde,...

Members of team code forces (holding their gifts) pose for a photo moment with Absa Bank Uganda representatives after the Hackathon

Ugandan team takes third place in Absa GirlCode Hackathon

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

22/10/2025

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Members of team code forces (holding their gifts) pose for a photo moment with Absa Bank Uganda representatives after the...

Learn to self-register for your National ID online!** Our guide covers NIRA's new portal, step-by-step instructions, fees, and what to expect for your application or renewal in Uganda.

Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

20/10/2025

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NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collection KAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification...

Unregulated digital loans are devastating Ugandan families with annual interest rates soaring past 100%. Read how this instant cash culture is accelerating a national debt crisis.

How Instant Mobile Loans are Accelerating Debt Crisis in Uganda

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

15/10/2025

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Unregulated digital loans are devastating Ugandan families with annual interest rates soaring past 100%. Read how this instant cash culture...

David Sun, CEO of Huawei's Electric Power Digitalization BU

Huawei releases digital index to guide power sector transformation

by Robert Ayebazibwe | Chief Editor

29/09/2025

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David Sun, CEO of Huawei's Electric Power Digitalization BU SHANGHAI, China — Huawei released a new metric designed to guide the global...

World Robotics 2025: Global operational robot stock hits 4.66 million. Asia drives demand (74% of installations), with China leading the surge; US market slows.

Global Robot demand in factories doubles over 10 years

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

29/09/2025

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World Robotics 2025: Global operational robot stock hits 4.66 million. Asia drives demand (74% of installations), with China leading the...

A review of Seamless Southern Africa 2025 highlights key trends in digital commerce, including the rise of AI-powered payments, the need for local connectivity to drive financial inclusion, and the role of payment orchestration in enabling cross-border trade.

Cross Switch at Seamless Africa 2025, orchestrating growth in payments

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

24/09/2025

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A review of Seamless Southern Africa 2025 highlights key trends in digital commerce, including the rise of AI-powered payments, the...

A new partnership between Stanchion and Entersekt will enhance payment integration and authentication solutions for financial institutions worldwide, leveraging Stanchion's "Payment Fabric" technology and Entersekt's 3-D Secure authentication.

Stanchion Partners with Entersekt to Drive Innovation in Payment Integration

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

24/09/2025

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A new partnership between Stanchion and Entersekt will enhance payment integration and authentication solutions for financial institutions worldwide, leveraging Stanchion's...