New Talkio Mobile Service Center Opens in Ntinda

PawaPay and Airtel Money Africa team up to launch a new remittance service, making it easier for Ugandans to receive money from abroad directly to their mobile wallets.

Arthur Muyepa, pawaPay’s Country Manager for Malawi KAMPALA, Uganda — PawaPay, a mobile money payment provider, has expanded its partnership...

Paymentology is the leading next-generation issuer processor, empowering fintechs, digital banks and retail banks to effortlessly launch and manage innovative payment solutions on a global scale. The company drives greater customer choice and value through easy-to-use, integrated platforms and services that help clients to disrupt the status quo, accelerate time to market, and achieve growth.

Paymentology Launches PayoCard to Expand Mobile-First Access to Card Services Across South Africa

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Paymentology is the leading next-generation issuer processor, empowering fintechs, digital banks and retail banks to effortlessly launch and manage innovative...

Airtel Africa has signed a multiyear strategic partnership with Xtelify, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, to accelerate its digital transformation across 14 countries.

Airtel Africa, Xtelify Sign Multiyear Digital Partnership

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Mr. Gopal Vittal, Vice Chairman and MD Airtel India. Airtel Africa has signed a multiyear strategic partnership with Xtelify, a...

The app's success reflects Uganda's expanding digital landscape, with over 13.3 million internet users and 68% mobile phone penetration. As internet usage continues to rise, mobile app usage is expected to surge, driving financial inclusion and streamlining daily activities.

New UCC Report Compares Ugandan Internet Bundle Prices

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The app's success reflects Uganda's expanding digital landscape, with over 13.3 million internet users and 68% mobile phone penetration. As...

Brian Mulondo (C) moderates the MTN MoMo Power to be More campaign Launch with MTN's Richard Yego (L) and Jemima Kariuki (R)

MTN to List Mobile Money After Separation

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KAMPALA, Uganda — MTN Uganda shareholders have approved a strategic move to separate its mobile money operations from the core...

Meet Sylvia Elsheikh, MTN Uganda's new chief marketing officer. Learn about her extensive telecom marketing career across Africa and her vision for the company.

Who is Sylvia Elsheikh, the new MTN Uganda chief marketing head?

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10/07/2025

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Sylvia Elsheikh, the incoming MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer KAMPALA, Uganda — Sylvia Elsheikh has been named MTN Uganda’s new chief...

Javed Johar, Account Executive for Cisco Architecture, demonstrates the new Network as a Service (NaaS) at its launch event in Kampala.

Airtel Uganda, Cisco launch subscription network service

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Javed Johar, Account Executive for Cisco Architecture, demonstrates the new Network as a Service (NaaS) at its launch event in...

Yolanda Cuba, MTN Group Vice President for Southern and East Africa, joins the MTN Uganda team to test new technology at the company’s headquarters in Kampala.

MTN pilots 5.5G capabilities in Uganda

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Yolanda Cuba, MTN Group Vice President for Southern and East Africa, joins the MTN Uganda team to test new technology...

ValueFin's Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Mukuka Bwalya, leads efforts to empower low-income entrepreneurs in Zambia.

ValueFin Leverages Finance, Market Access to Empower Zambian MSMEs

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ValueFin's Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Mukuka Bwalya, leads efforts to empower low-income entrepreneurs in Zambia. LUSAKA, Zambia – ValueFin Limited is...

MTN Uganda rolls out nationwide network upgrade to enhance connectivity

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MTN Uganda CEO Sylvia Mulinge MTN Uganda is rolling out an ambitious nationwide network upgrade aimed at enhancing voice, data,...