The battle lines for the future of African finance are being redrawn. In a move that has sent ripples through the continent’s financial corridors, Absa Group has appointed Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the former Managing Director of M-Pesa Africa, to head its…
In a major move to formalise Uganda’s economy and accelerate digital inclusion, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have unveiled enhanced digital tax services on the *165# platform. This partnership, officially launched on December 22,…
The 7th FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference, held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday, under the theme “Fintech for Sustainable Growth: Innovations, Investments & Inclusion,” served as a powerful convergence of Africa’s top financial technology leaders, regulators, and innovators. The…
The Bank of Uganda on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, hosted board members from both MTN MoMo and MTN Fintech for a strategic meeting, which was chaired by the BoU Governor, Mr. Michael Atingi-Ego, flanked by Dr. Tumubweinee Twinemanzi, the Executive…
As Uganda’s digital economy expands at an unprecedented pace, the need for robust cybersecurity has become more than a technical concern; it’s a critical national priority. The rapid growth of fintech, mobile connectivity, and e-services, while transformative, has simultaneously widened…