A recent social media uproar over mobile money theft (#StopAirtelThefty) has sparked a wider conversation on cybersecurity and user protection within Uganda’s growing digital finance sector.
Author: Blazer News Times Reporter
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Makerere University researchers continue to break ground in AI applications for health, agriculture, and climate data — earning international recognition for African-led research excellence.
The first-ever National Science Week celebrated homegrown innovations — from solar irrigation systems to robotics — encouraging collaboration between universities, startups, and government.
The annual Uganda–UAE Business Forum will return this October at Speke Resort Munyonyo, drawing investors in real estate, tourism, renewable energy, and agro-industries to explore new trade opportunities.
A new policy proposal seeks to grant a 3-year tax exemption to registered startups, alongside eliminating stamp duty on mortgages — a move aimed at energizing Uganda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Telecom giant MTN Uganda posted double-digit growth in 2025, driven by increased data use and digital payments via MoMo. The company says mobile money remains its fastest-growing service.
Uganda sealed an $800M financing partnership with the Islamic Development Bank to fund energy, transport, and health projects. The deal aims to accelerate infrastructure growth and job creation across the country.
The World Bank projects steady growth for Uganda in FY2025, citing strong performance in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. Experts predict GDP expansion to remain above 5% despite regional inflation pressures.
The World Bank projects steady growth for Uganda in FY2025, citing strong performance in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. Experts predict GDP expansion to remain above 5% despite regional inflation pressures.