High transaction volumes do not guarantee profitability for Uganda’s mobile money agents, who must balance modest commissions against operating costs, working-capital constraints and fraud risks. A customer withdraws Shs50,000. Another …
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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 …
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Can Uganda Grow Tax Revenue by Reducing Mobile Money Taxes?
On April 14, 2026, a significant shift in Uganda’s fiscal debate unfolded in Parliament as telecom operators and policymakers confronted the future of mobile money taxation. Appearing before the Finance …
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MTN Uganda Posts Strong Data, Fintech Growth in H1 2025 Despite Profit Dip from Tax Settlement
MTN Uganda has reported resilient performance in the first half of 2025, with robust growth in data and fintech revenues helping to lift service revenue by 13.3% to Ush 1.7 …
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MTN Uganda recently announced it had secured a UGX 370 billion(approximately $100 million) syndicated loan from five local banks for network expansion. It remains one of Uganda’s largest local currency-syndicated …
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CEOs and top executives from across Uganda gathered on Monday last week for the 15th Annual CEO Forum at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, with a clear call to take bold …
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How Can Cybersecurity Be Enhanced in Uganda’s Evolving Cashless Economy?
A cashless economy is a system where financial transactions are conducted electronically instead of using physical money or cash. This can involve various methods such as credit/debit cards, mobile banking, …
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MTN Uganda has assured investors that MTN mobile money remains a part of the publicly listed company. It highlighted that new investors who acquired shares during the secondary offer that …
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In a remarkable telecommunications milestone, Ugandans collectively spent an astounding 17.6 billion minutes talking over the phone within just three months of January to March 2023. The latest market performance …
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Examining The Future Of Mobile Roaming In East Africa
The East African region communications sector regulators have resolved to reassess the implementation of the One Network Area (ONA) framework for roaming charges in order to address the emerging issues. …
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