The new technology will open doors to more investment, foster innovation and position Uganda as a digital country in the region Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has become the first telecom in the country to roll out 5G with the new network now available in the Lugogo and …
Read More »Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Ltd and TerraPay launch cross-border merchant payments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), in partnership with TerraPay, has announced the introduction of seamless cross-border merchant payments within the United Arab Emirates, effective July 21, 2023. Starting today, anyone accessing any of the seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, …
Read More »Simplifi, Airtel & ISBAT hold tech-talk
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENNDENT | Airtel Business in partnership with Simplifi Networks and ISBAT University today organized the 3rd edition of the Simplifi Tech Talks themed “How does the Internet work?”. The edition, held at ISBAT University Auditorium was attended by university students, ICT enthusiasts, out-of-school youths, and community members …
Read More »Airtel outs new call service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 7 Airtel Uganda, introduced VoLTE (Voice over LTE) on its 5G-Ready Network. With the launch of VoLTE, all Airtel customers, with compatible devices, can make clear calls on the 4G network because the call traffic is carried on the LTE network infrastructure, executvies …
Read More »Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire to battle 31 other talents in Airtel The Voice Africa knockout stage
Lagos Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire progressed to the knockout phase of The Voice Africa, and she will be competing with 31 other African contestants as they battle for the $100,000 grand prize, Airtel goodies, and a recording contract with Universal Studios. Desire was able to …
Read More »Airtel Mobile Commerce partners with UNCDF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce launch Uganda Limited (AMCUL) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have announced the launch of an open application programming interface (API) initiative that will grant innovators easy and secure online access to integrate their businesses with Airtel Money services, making …
Read More »Battle for $100,000 set as 4 Ugandans enter Airtel’s The Voice Africa next phase
Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | The first stage of The Voice Africa connected by Airtel climaxed over the weekend with a new twist to the group auditions where four Ugandans made it to the next stage of the race including, Desire Tusiimire, Ronnie Ssemujju, and Charles Ssekitoleko, who are …
Read More »Airtel Uganda boss promises more support to Uganda’s film actors
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Airtel Uganda – A Reason To Imagine has pledged more support to Uganda’s Film industry through the annual Uganda Film Festival. The Uganda Film Festival is an annual celebration of Uganda’s best talent in the film Industry where leading actors, actresses, film directors, scriptwriters …
Read More »Two new Ugandans shine at Airtel Africa’s The Voice Africa competition
Sharon Kyolinakyo & Charles Ssekitoleko impress coaches Lady Jaydee and Awilo Longomba Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The thrilling 8th episode of The Voice Africa connected by Airtel, featured Sharon Kyolinakyo who became the first Ugandan talent to be selected by Coach Lady Jaydee after performing Happiest Year by …
Read More »Airtel unveils new ‘Reason to imagine’ brand campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has launched a new brand campaign focused on building a deeper emotional connection with Africa’s youth. The campaign includes a new strapline for Airtel Africa: ‘Reason to Imagine’. It is driven by the insight that in Africa, imagination is the only …
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