Tag Archives: Digital

By Amos TayebwaFor decades, world over, economic growth was driven by roads, factories, electricity and traditional banking systems. Today, however, a new growth engine is transforming economies across the world: digital inclusion.In Uganda, where Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the economy, access to digital tools, digital financial services and internet connectivity is increasingly becoming one …

Police, working with the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), have recovered 34 of the 37 vehicles reported stolen, achieving a recovery rate of more than 90 per cent. Police spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma said the figures underscore the growing effectiveness of ITMS, a technology-driven platform that integrates digital number plates, tracking capabilities and advanced monitoring systems to support law enforcement …

Investigative EditorialUganda’s automotive and transport sectors are facing an invisible roadblock that is grounding billions of Shillings in capital, frustrating motorists, and choking the country’s economic momentum. The culprit is not a lack of demand, nor is it a shortage of vehicles. Instead, it is a bureaucratic bottleneck at the Ministry of Works and Transport and its digital number plate …

Ambassador Evangelist Brother Henry Mugisha, Tooke Brand Ambassador welcoming Golola Moses at PIBID office last week Today, June 16, 2026, a high-profile delegation from the organizing committee of the historic Olympic Day Tooke Run will pay a courtesy visit to legendary sports personality, kickboxer, and leading social media influencer Moses Golola at his gym facility in Kawempe. The engagement, scheduled …

Meet Gilford Mubvumi, the South African Entrepreneur Building a Tech Brand and Digital Media Presence – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessMeet Gilford Mubvumi, the South African Entrepreneur Building a Tech Brand and Digital Media Presence , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/06/15/meet-gilford-mubvumi-the-south-african-entrepreneur-building-a-tech-brand-and-digital-media-presence/

Safal Uganda Baati Technical Training Institute in Tororo, eastern Uganda has received a donation of 30 computers aimed at strengthening its ICT infrastructure, expanding access to digital learning resources and enhancing students’ preparedness for higher education and the job market. The computers were donated by the Angaza Centre Foundation in Tororo district to the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation during a …

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) executive director, George William Nyombi Thembo, has stated that the communications sector has made substantial progress in the past five years as a result of the increased adoption of technology across key sectors of the economy, growing broadband access, and expanded digital infrastructure. He stated this on June 10 during the official transition ceremony at …

Uganda’s journey to first oil is not only an energy story. It is also a technology story, one that is being shaped by the digital infrastructure, connectivity, and platforms required to keep complex operations running safely, efficiently, and in real time.At the centre of that story is MTN, whose network and digital capabilities are supporting both the strategic ambition and …

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN– The recent decision by Spotify to remove tens of thousands of fraudulent podcasts promoting illegal online pharmacies has once again drawn global attention to a growing challenge in the digital age: the battle between technological innovation and digital abuse. According to recent investigations, the streaming giant was compelled to take action after media reports revealed that bad actors …

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced fresh restrictions on over-the-counter cash withdrawals, introducing daily caps of Shs50 million for individuals and Shs500 million for businesses as part of efforts to promote a cashless economy. In a directive circulated to commercial banks, credit institutions, and microfinance deposit-taking institutions, the central bank indicated that the new measures will come into force …