A quarter of US merchants are adding or planning to offer QR payments in the next three years with slightly higher proportion of UK merchants following the same trend. But the spread of QR codes in retail is not only about payments. More than 80% of retailers believe offering QR code scanning for pr
There’s nothing worse than looking back at your life and realising you misused money that could have changed your future.Last week, we talked about giving your money a job. I hope your wallet had a productive week. But now, let’s talk about something even mor
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced that soon, Ugandans will be required to present their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to access all services, both public and private.This policy shift, which i
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have announced plans to establish their own banking system in areas under their control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), signaling their continued hold over the region.
At least 21 civilians, including two women and two children, were killed in an aerial bombardment in Nasir town, Upper Nile state, on Sunday night, local officials and residents told Radio Tamazuj. One survivor remains in critical condition.Witnesses accused the South Sudan People’s
Mawokota North Member of Parliament, Hillary Kiyaga, has made shocking claims about the infamous Toyota Hiace vans, commonly known as "drones," used by Ugandan security personnel.Hillary Kiyaga, currently admitted
Ugandan businessman and investor Charles Mbire has emerged as one of the country’s highest individual taxpayers, with a staggering UGX 5.4 million deducted daily in taxes from his MTN Uganda dividends alone.Foll
Pierce Brosnan, who took on the role of James Bond from 1995 to 2002, says 'keep Bond British' and treat it with 'respect' after the franchise was creatively taken over by AmazonPierce Brosnan has weighed in on James Bond being taken over by Amazon
Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Visa, has launched three new premium card solutions—Infinite, Signature, and Business Credit Cards—designed to cater to the unique needs of affluent and business customers.The Infinite Card, a globally recognized ultra-premium debit or credit card,
Spiro , one of Africa's largest EV players working with partners like Gnugrid CRB and Airtel Money have introduced the country's first AI electric motorcycle market.Under this new initiative, anybody connected to Airtel will be in position to initiate the whole process of obtaining a new m
