South Africa’s government has appointed Seiso Mohai as the new Chairman of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), the state-owned asset manager overseeing approximately R3.6 trillion (US$220 billion) in assets, as authorities move to restore stability and strengthen governance following recent leadership turmoil. The appointment was announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni after David…
Safaricom Ethiopia recorded strong first-quarter growth for FY27, with revenue increasing 66.1% year-on-year to KSh 5.04 billion as active customers approached 15 million and mobile data revenue surged 78.6%. The performance strengthens the operator’s ambition to scale operations and achieve EBITDA break-even during the current financial year. Service revenue grew 67.6% to KSh 4.95 billion…
The Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) has hosted Uganda’s new political leadership from the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance for a familiarisation visit aimed at strengthening collaboration on the country’s digital transformation agenda. The delegation was led by Alioni Yorke Odria, Minister of State for ICT & National Guidance (National Guidance),…
Uganda Airlines has placed an order for four Boeing 737-8 aircraft and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as it accelerates the expansion and modernization of its fleet. The agreement marks the national carrier’s first direct aircraft purchase from Boeing. The airline said the new aircraft will support growing passenger demand across its regional and international network…
