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The Uganda communications commission (UCC) through its telecommunications mandate scans and develops new measures against cyber fraud. However, as the Internet is more popular in all corners of the country, fraudsters are always on the hunt for new tricks and vulnerable zones. By the same formula, UCC has learnt of these new tricks that have replaced the old ones we all know about given the mobile money tax momentum bridging new heights.

According to officials, the awards are aimed at recognizing and rewarding individuals and organisations across Africa that are spearheading the use of digital tools to “not only enhance financial and digital inclusion but also lead to continental economic transformation.” Well, here is a full list of winners from the 35 digital categories.

Taxido is the latest ride-hailing service taking Africa by storm with a 3 tier launch in sub-Saharan countries. Based in London and soon available in Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Taxido is simply an Uber rival with its multinational approach to dominate Africa with its ride-hailing services in every corner.

Apple held its annual September live event last night. While everyone had new names for the iPhones to be launched. New iPhones straight out the box were unveiled with absolutely unique features that we witnessed during last year's iPhone X launch.

The National information technology authority (NITA) is a body regulating and coordinating the growth & robust impact of ICT in the country given its backbone internet infrastructure pumping free internet with the My UG SSID. However, the body will be no more after Government decided to merge serval agencies back to their parent firms including theNational Identification & Registration Authority (NIRA).

The Uganda communications commision (UCC) previously held a public hearing for MTN's license renewal and several terms & conditions were agreed upon. Among the few things UCC put across as a barrier towards the telco's license renewal, addressing client wooes and Data overcharge queries came in as fixable issues for a new license.