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…
Sparkle, the University of Genoa and the SubOptic Foundation have launched the world’s first postgraduate programme dedicated to submarine communications and digital critical infrastructure, creating a new pathway to develop specialised talent for the rapidly growing subsea connectivity industry. The Second-Level Master in Digital Subsea Infrastructure (DSI) is a one-year programme designed to equip professionals…
Amazon Leo has filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites capable of delivering voice, messaging, data and emergency services directly to compatible mobile devices. The proposed Direct-to-Device (D2D) system is expected to begin deployment in 2028 and…
Lesotho has strengthened its national cybersecurity capabilities with the official launch of the LesCom Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and the country’s first National Cybersecurity Forum (NCF), reinforcing efforts to build a secure and resilient digital economy. Launched by the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), the initiative is designed to…
Niger has reported significant progress in the digital transformation of its public administration, with more than 16,500 civil servant records digitised and 23,000 personnel files updated through the Integrated Human Resources Management System of the State and Payroll (SIGRHEP). The progress was presented by Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employment Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi during…
