A leading telecommunications company in Uganda, known for its mobile money services and significant market presence.
Starlink Faces Import Restrictions in Uganda Ahead of Elections
Uganda banned Starlink imports on December 19, 2025, citing national security concerns. The ban requires military approval for all Starlink equipment imports, placing operations under military oversight.
Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania Launches its New Global Payment Service
Vodacom Tanzania partners with VISA to launch a Global Payment service for M-Pesa. M-Pesa users can now make global Tap & Pay transactions using a Visa tokenized card.
Vodacom now enables Tanzanians to pay merchants globally via M-Pesa
Vodacom Tanzania launched M-Pesa Global Payment, allowing users to pay merchants internationally. Partnerships with Visa, Alipay, and others enhance the payment capabilities of M-Pesa.
MTN Uganda secures shareholder approval to separate from fintech arm
MTN Uganda secured shareholder approval for the spin-off of its fintech operations on July 22, 2025. The spin-off aligns with MTN Group's strategy to unlock value from its fintech business across Africa.
MTN Uganda to Spin Off Fintech Arm, Eyes Separate Listing in 3–5 Years
MTN Uganda's shareholders approved the separation of its fintech division from the core telecom business. The new fintech entity is set to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange within three to five years.
