Telecoms

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

The promise of 5G in Uganda was never just about faster internet. When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) allocated spectrum for commercial 5G services in 2023, the technology was presented …

For decades, tax policy has been guided by a simple assumption; if the government wants to collect more revenue, it must raise taxes. However, a new study commissioned by the …

The global financial and technology sectors are preparing for what could become one of the most significant public offerings in modern history. Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly targeting a valuation …

Across Uganda, a quiet but telling daily ritual shapes digital life. People pause their work, open their phones, and dial *175# or *100# to check remaining megabytes. It is a …