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…
Vodafone Group has completed the £4.3 billion (€4.9 billion) acquisition of CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holding’s remaining 49% stake in VodafoneThree, taking full ownership of the UK telecommunications company. The transaction makes Vodafone the sole owner of VodafoneThree, the UK’s largest mobile operator and one of its fastest-growing broadband providers. The acquisition was fully funded…
Rwanda has approved a phased roadmap to retire its legacy 2G and 3G mobile networks, paving the way for expanded 4G and 5G connectivity as part of the country’s digital transformation strategy. Under the plan, 3G services will be switched off nationwide on 30 June 2027, while the retirement of the 2G network is provisionally…
Rwanda has approved a phased roadmap to retire its legacy 2G and 3G mobile networks, paving the way for expanded 4G and 5G connectivity as part of the country’s digital transformation strategy. Under the plan, 3G services will be switched off nationwide on 30 June 2027, while the retirement of the 2G network is provisionally…
Ethio Telecom has announced major progress in expanding Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure, completing the first year of its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy with significant investments in mobile, broadband and fiber connectivity. Over the past year, the state-owned operator deployed 603 new mobile sites, increasing its nationwide network footprint to 10,613 sites. The expansion…
Microsoft has reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, with continued momentum in its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses driving double-digit growth across key financial metrics. The technology company posted quarterly revenue of $76.4 billion, up 18% year-on-year. Operating income increased 23% to $34.3 billion,…
MTN Uganda has completed the digital transformation of Mpanga Market in Fort Portal, introducing new connectivity, security and digital financial services aimed at improving the trading environment for merchants and shoppers. The upgraded market was officially handed over to its leadership during a ceremony led by Joseph Bogera, MTN Uganda’s General Manager for Sales &…
The Government of Ghana has donated an additional 2,000 laptops to the University of Ghana under the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP), bringing the total number of devices supplied to the institution to 2,500 as it expands digital skills training across the country. The laptops were presented during a ceremony at the West African Centre…
