Road construction is supposed to be good news. A newly paved or widened road promises better access, more customers, and easier movement of goods. But for businesses sitting right next …
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How Ugandan Businesses Are Using AI to Cut Costs and Beat Competitors
Only a few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was largely seen as a futuristic concept discussed at global technology conferences. Today, it is becoming a practical business tool in Uganda, …
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Felix Kitaka on Why AI Is an Opportunity, Not a Threat to the PR Industry
The communications industry is at an inflection point, and if the latest PR Fundi Masterclass is anything to go by, the professionals who will thrive in the next decade are …
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MTN Uganda Defeats URA in UGX 33.9 Billion Social Media Tax Dispute
Tribunal throws out URA’s multi-billion shilling tax assessment, ruling that internet traffic alone is not proof of taxable access UGX 33,911,117,000. That’s roughly nine million US dollars, and it’s the …
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WhatsApp Updates Privacy Policies After Uganda Data Protection Enforcement
Leading global technology firm WhatsApp LLC has implemented extensive privacy reforms following a February 2026 enforcement decision issued by Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) in a complaint brought against …
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Apple Becomes Second Company to Reach $5 Trillion Valuation
On July 28th, Apple’s stock price jumped to a high of $342.89 during the day. This pushed the company’s total value to about $5.036 trillion for a short time. That …
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East Africa’s Data Boom Drives Airtel Africa Mobile Services Revenue to US$607 Million
East Africa’s growing demand for mobile internet continued to power Airtel Africa’s Mobile Services business during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, helping Mobile Services revenue rise to US$607 million, …
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dfcu Foundation Supports Schools with 100 Computers Under ICT Partnership
dfcu Bank, through the dfcu Foundation, has donated 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, accelerating efforts to expand digital access, strengthen digital skills and create …
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91% of Africans Have Network Signal. Why Are 63% Still Offline?
For years, Africa’s digital divide was defined by a lack of network coverage. Governments and telecom operators invested billions of dollars building mobile towers and expanding broadband infrastructure to connect …
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Pan African Telecom, Telecel shows interest Talktalk Wholesale Business
Telecel Group is among bidders competing to acquire TalkTalk Telecom Group’s wholesale telecommunications business, people familiar with the matter said. Africa-focused Telecel has made an offer for the PlatformX Communications …