Apple Wallet Entry Signals Egypt’s Move Toward Digital Finance

Egypt's payment landscape sees a digital push with the arrival of Apple Wallet, yet cash remains dominant. Explore the slow ...

Virginia Jere, Head of Marketing at Airtel Money Malawi

Airtel Money accounts for majority of Malawi’s mobile transactions

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

22/04/2025

Virginia Jere, Head of Marketing at Airtel Money Malawi LILONGWE, Malawi — Airtel Money has become a central driver of ...

BongoHive in Zambia is fostering financial inclusion by supporting FinTech start-ups and equipping entrepreneurs with financial skills through initiatives like the Investor Ready Hackathon.

Zambia’s BongoHive Cultivates Tech Start-ups, Fuels Financial Inclusion

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

22/04/2025

BongoHive in Zambia is fostering financial inclusion by supporting FinTech start-ups and equipping entrepreneurs with financial skills through initiatives like ...

Cross Border Connect uses mobile technology to create a safer, more accessible digital marketplace for women cross-border traders in Malawi and Zambia, boosting economic opportunities.

Digital Bridge for Women Traders: Cross Border Connect Opens New Markets Through Tech

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/04/2025

Cross Border Connect uses mobile technology to create a safer, more accessible digital marketplace for women cross-border traders in Malawi ...

Fifteen UPDF medics in Somalia gain advanced trauma care skills through UN-supported training, strengthening their preparedness for medical emergencies in conflict zones.

UPDF medics bolster combat readiness with advanced trauma skills in Somalia

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

22/04/2025

Fifteen UPDF medics in Somalia gain advanced trauma care skills through UN-supported training, strengthening their preparedness for medical emergencies in ...

Pope Francis delivers a Laudato Si' video message May 24, 2021. | Screenshot

African Bishops pay tribute to Pope Francis, pledges to continue legacy

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

22/04/2025

Pope Francis, 88, dies peacefully in Vatican City. The first pope from the Americas, he leaves a legacy of humility, ...

MTN MoMo Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego making his remarks at the launch of Yinvesta

MTN MoMo, Sanlam launch low-entry unit trust ‘Yinvesta’

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/04/2025

MTN MoMo Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego making his remarks at the launch of Yinvesta KAMPALA, Uganda — MTN Mobile ...

Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi,

Govt tables seven new bills proposing sweeping tax reforms targeting income tax, vat, excise duty, betting

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

19/04/2025

Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, KAMPALA, Uganda — The Ugandan government has introduced seven new legislative bills proposing significant ...

Here are a few meta description options for the rewritten AP news story about the Ugandan tech startup and Swiss deal: Option 1 (Focus on the core news): Ugandan tech startup Innovex inks a multimillion-dollar deal with Swiss OEM Ennos for IoT technology and manufacturing of solar-powered water pumps with remote monitoring and payment capabilities.

Ugandan startup inks multimillion-dollar IoT, manufacturing deal for solar pumps

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

19/04/2025

Here are a few meta description options for the rewritten AP news story about the Ugandan tech startup and Swiss ...

The UCC, in partnership with NUDIPU and Eight Tech Consults, showcases the progress of its digital inclusion project for Ugandans with disabilities, featuring a new national data platform.

UCC Initiative Signals Emerging Tech Market Focused on Digital Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

17/04/2025

The UCC, in partnership with NUDIPU and Eight Tech Consults, showcases the progress of its digital inclusion project for Ugandans ...

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