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How to replace lost/damaged passport in Uganda
There are several reasons as to why you would want to replace a passport: it could be damaged/mutilated, you could have lost it or you want to renew an expired
For early porn detection, UCC joins forces with pornography control committee
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pornography Control Committee (PCC) that will see the two government agencies work together to eliminate or reduce
In brief: UCC warns on WhatsApp hackers, Ugandan ePassports now accepted in Denmark
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was warned users of the messaging service WhatsApp to be wary of hackers that have mastered the art of making the platform vulnerable. UCC, through itsTelecom
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MTN Uganda advertises posts of deported executives, except for CEO
MTN Uganda has declared vacant positions of three senior executives who were deported by Ugandan authorities in February for engaging in subversive activities. According to The Independent Magazine, the advertised
MTN moves to launch instant messaging service
Telecom giant MTN Group plans to launch a new instant messaging (IM) platform this year. MTN Smart T, which supports applications like WhatsApp and Facebook, is meant to support MTN’s
Rwanda has cheapest mobile data in Africa – report
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to countries with the cheapest and most expensive mobile data in the world, a new report indicates. According to the report authored by UK-based broadband researchStartups
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Kobo360 eyes Uganda as it launches in Ghana, Kenya
Kobo360, a Nigerian-based technology logistics platform, has announced that it is expanding its operations to Accra, Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya. The Monday announcement follows recent news that the company launched
Uber’s $3b takeover of Dubai’s Careem takes shape
US ride-hailing giant Uber’s acquisition of Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ could be completed on Tuesday this week. This website reported in February that the two companies were in talks
Uganda to host 2019 Africa Fintech Festival
Uganda will host the 2019 Africa Fintech Festival, Financial Technology Service Providers Association of Uganda (FITSPA) revealed on Sunday. According to FITSPA, the event will be held in November. TheTech
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MTN Kamunye: See the price and specifications
MTN Kamunye, a 3G smart feature phone running on Kai-operating system has been introduced in the Uganda market by telecommunications giant MTN Uganda. Uganda is one of the first markets
NIRA sets deadline for ID registration at sub-county level
National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) has said the national ID registration exercise that is currently being conducted at sub-county level will run for only three months. The exercise began on
