Egypt has completed Africa’s first trial of mobile services using the 6 GHz band (U6GHz), marking a significant step in the country’s preparations for next-generation mobile connectivity. The trial was conducted by Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in collaboration with Telecom Egypt and Huawei as part of the country’s broader digital transformation strategy and…
M-PESA Ethiopia has launched “Arada Enhun,” a 90-day national merchant promotion offering up to ETB 1 million in prizes and rewards as it seeks to accelerate digital payment adoption and expand digital commerce across the country. The promotion is designed to recognise and reward eligible M-PESA merchants for increasing their acceptance of digital payments and…
MTN Uganda has introduced Webphone with Webex, a communication solution designed to allow businesses and individuals to use their Ugandan 032 number while travelling or working from anywhere in the world. The service combines MTN Uganda’s telephony capabilities with Webex to support communication, collaboration, and customer engagement beyond traditional geographic boundaries. According to Ibrahim Senyonga,…
SES has announced an expanded strategic investment and collaboration with Elveo Mobile, the new company created through the completion of the Lynk and Omnispace merger. Elveo brings together the heritage of two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) services and plans to deliver mobile connectivity from space directly to phones, devices, and machines around the world. Under…
Airtel Malawi has announced the first 25 beneficiaries of the Airtel Nzeru Fund Tech Scholarship, a programme funded by the Airtel Africa Foundation to support young Malawians pursuing studies in technology and science-related fields. The beneficiaries come from 17 districts across Malawi and will undertake eight programmes at the Malawi University of Science & Technology…
Nigeria is taking a major step toward transforming its Hajj operations through a strategic partnership between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The agreement, reached during a high-level meeting at NITDA headquarters in Abuja, aims to create a seamless, technology-driven experience for Nigerian pilgrims by addressing…
