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Interpol Trains and Deploys to Combat Financial Crime Enabled by Cyberspace

Uganda has received advice from the International Police Organization (Interpol) on how to combat financial crime enabled by cyberspace through strategic deployments, training, and cross-sector coordination worldwide. Interpol coordinates operations against five categories of online fraud under the project codename “HAECHI,” which is funded by the Republic of Korea. These categories include investment fraud, romance […]

Amazon and Snap Reach an Agreement for Customers to Purchase Amazon Products Through Snapchat Advertisements

Amazon confirmed to TechCrunch that it has partnered with Snap to enable people to purchase its products straight from advertisements on the social media platform. The Information broke the story first. The e-commerce behemoth informed TechCrunch that the Amazon advertisements on Snapchat will include real-time price, delivery estimates, product details, and Prime eligibility. Consumers have […]

Uganda Introduces a System of Cashless Bus Payments

Instead of carrying currency in their hands, passengers riding an electric bus made by Kiira Motors should utilize a new payment technology system called the pay go card. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (left) and Science minister Dr Monica Museneo inspect electric bus during thes lunching of Kacyber go card at Kololo celebrations Grounds. (Photos by […]

Amazon and Meta Collaborate on A New Facebook and Instagram In-App Shopping Option

Despite having given up on live buying on Facebook and Instagram, Meta remains optimistic about the potential of its apps as a platform for online commerce. The company is now collaborating with Amazon to enable users to shop through Meta’s social apps by linking their Facebook and Instagram accounts to their Amazon accounts. This allows […]

The 5G Revolution: MTN Uganda’s Bold Step Towards Connectivity

With the advent of 5G technology in recent years, the telecoms sector has experienced a spectacular revolution that has redefined connectivity standards and altered our interactions and communication with the digital world. Leading participant in the nation’s telecom market, MTN Uganda, created history in July of this year by being the first telecom operator to […]