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 …
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What SpaceX’s $1.75 Trillion IPO Means for Emerging Market Connectivity
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 …
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The 11,000 Shilling Habit: What the Average Ugandan Actually Spends on Phone Data
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 …
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Why 22 Million Ugandan Mobile Money Accounts Suddenly Went Dark This Year
For years, Uganda’s mobile money revolution has been celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest financial inclusion success stories. From bustling city centers to remote rural trading hubs, mobile wallets have …
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Starlink Finally Launches in Uganda With Promise to Transform Internet Access
Uganda has officially cleared the way for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, to begin operations in the country following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and operational licence …
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Yas Climbs to #63 in FT Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026: A Signal of Africa’s Digital Growth
Yas, the pan-African telecommunications brand owned by AXIAN Telecom, has climbed to position #63 in the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 ranking, up from #74 in 2025. The rise …
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The Price of an Idea: How a Kenyan Innovator Won a $10.5 Million Battle Against Safaricom
In the technology world, there is a common belief that ideas alone are not enough and that execution matters more than innovation itself. But a recent ruling by the Kenyan …
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Data, Dollars, and Discipline: Unpacking Airtel Africa’s Record-Breaking Year
In Africa’s highly competitive telecom industry, growth is never guaranteed. Rising operational costs, currency instability, and infrastructure demands continue to pressure telecom companies across the continent. Yet despite these challenges, …
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GSMA Africa Policy Group Chair Calls for Urgent Tax Reforms to Accelerate Digital Inclusion
The Chief Regulatory Officer of Airtel Africa and Chair of GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Mr. Daddy Mukadi, has called on African governments to recognise telecommunications as a core economic pillar …
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It’s time to Utilize Uganda’s Impressive Internet Broadband Coverage
The recently released GSMA Digital Economy Report is very instructive on Uganda’s digital journey over the years. Uganda has made remarkable progress in expanding digital infrastructure. Today, our nation stands …
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