A leading telecommunications company in Uganda, known for its mobile money services and significant market presence.
The business of satellite internet in Africa is becoming a fight over distribution
Paratus Uganda began commercial Starlink sales on 24 August 2026, following the satellite provider’s licence approval on 15 May. MTN Uganda launched MTN Starlink for Business on 22 October at Libra International School in Zirobwe.
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.
