The Government of Uganda has launched the National Communication Policy 2026 to establish a structured and unified approach to public sector messaging, citizen engagement and information dissemination. The policy was officially announced by Justine Kasule Lumumba, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance. Under this new framework, all ministries, departments and agencies, alongside local government…
Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has celebrated Chief Executive Officer Wim Vanhelleputte’s 25-year milestone in executive leadership within the telecommunications industry. The company recognised Vanhelleputte’s extensive experience leading telecommunications businesses across Africa, highlighting his role in navigating industry changes and supporting the development of mobile services, smartphones, mobile money and broader digital ecosystems. Vanhelleputte joined Safaricom…
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has provided HP OmniBook laptops and digital skills training to the National Association of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE), aiming to strengthen its digital capacity and improve operational efficiency. The initiative was announced during WICE’s 30th Annual National Conference in Bichi, Kano State, held under the theme,…
Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has pledged 30 laptops to the Nkwantakese Community Information Centre (CIC) in the Afigya Kwabre North District to strengthen digital skills training and expand access to digital services. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Nkwantakese, Nana Boakye Yaw…
MTN South Africa has completed what it describes as Africa’s first 5G-Advanced Upper 6 GHz (U6GHz) network trial, recording peak download speeds of 10.35 Gbps in partnership with Huawei. The trial took place at MTN’s headquarters in Randburg under a temporary radio licence issued by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). The test…
Etisalat has completed its first procurement contract evaluation using an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solution deployed within its private cloud environment, marking a milestone in the group’s AI-driven business transformation. The implementation demonstrates how agentic AI can support a critical enterprise process by combining intelligent automation with secure infrastructure to improve procurement efficiency, accelerate evaluations…
The GSMA Board has outlined priorities for the next era of connectivity following a meeting in New Delhi, India, focusing on 5G investment, digital inclusion, cybersecurity and the development of future 6G technologies. The meeting brought together mobile industry leaders and provided an opportunity to engage with government and industry representatives, including Indian Prime Minister…
Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered with Zoom and Sibia Technologies through Airtel Tanzania to explore digital healthcare solutions aimed at improving access to medical services and communication between patients and healthcare providers. The initiative will focus on virtual consultations, patient engagement and improved communication between patients and medical professionals. The proposed solutions are expected to…
