The Democratic Republic of Congo is developing a national strategy to expand mobile and broadband connectivity in underserved rural and peri-urban communities, with approximately 4.3 million people across nearly 3,000 localities still without mobile coverage. The connectivity gap, highlighted in a recent assessment by the Universal Service Development Fund (FDSU), shows significant differences in network…
MTN Uganda Foundation has extended its 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign to Luuka, focusing on digital skills development and improved access to healthcare services at the community level. At Kiyunga Health Centre IV, medical records officers received training on the Electronic Medical Records Information System (EMRIS), while Village Health Teams and Community Health Workers…
MTN South Sudan has launched MTN Shabab Nation, a youth-focused community and lifestyle ecosystem designed to connect, empower and inspire young people across South Sudan. The initiative was launched on 13 August 2026 in celebration of International Youth Day and brings together digital connectivity, education, entertainment, rewards and skills development. Initially available to young people…
Flutterwave has partnered with Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) to expand digital payments, merchant acquiring and automated revenue collection across AICL-managed assets in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The partnership aims to modernise payment and revenue collection systems for businesses and operators across Abuja, supporting the city’s expanding commercial ecosystem with digital infrastructure. Through the…
