Telecoms
Airtel, Starlink switch on Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-phone service in the DRC
Picture yourself on a dusty stretch of road somewhere between Kisangani and the nearest town that still appears on most maps. The last Airtel...
IHS Towers shareholders approve MTN Group’s proposed takeover
For the better part of a decade, the conventional wisdom in African telecoms was clear and almost dogma: owning thousands of steel towers was...
MTN Uganda Launches MTNTV on Afromobile
MTN Uganda has officially switched on MTNTV, a full-blown digital entertainment platform that aims to change how Ugandans watch TV, listen to radio, stream...
Code Yo, Maali Yo Just Dropped — And Uganda’s Boda Riders Are About to Get Paid Instantly
Uganda’s busiest roads just got a major tech upgrade. MTN MoMo and the Uganda Boda Boda Riders Union have launched Code Yo, Maali Yo,...
ATC Uganda Just Handed Over Millions to the Govt—Here’s the Bold New Plan for Uganda’s Internet Future!
In a major development for East Africa’s telecommunications landscape, ATC Uganda has officially handed over its statutory 2% Gross Annual Revenue contribution to the...
MTN Uganda quietly rolls out 4-digit mobile money PINs. Here’s why
If you use MTN Mobile Money in Uganda, you may have noticed something new in recent days. Starting around 21st July 2026, some customers...
Travel by MoMo: You can now book your next plane ticket with MTN Mobile Money
Ugandans no longer need a credit card or complicated international websites to book flights. MTN MoMo has officially launched Travel by MoMo, a new...
All about SavGo, Savanna’s new SIM card service option
Savanna Fibre has introduced SavGo, a fresh SIM card service designed to deliver unlimited mobile internet and voice calls without the usual restrictions. This new...
Interswitch, Hamilton Telecom partner to expand Paxtel airtime and data access through Quickteller Agent Network
Interswitch, a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has announced a strategic partnership with Hamilton Telecom. This collaboration will integrate Paxtel airtime and...
Seacom Launches Super-Fast Internet Highway Between Nairobi and Kampala
Imagine a major upgrade to the “digital road” that carries internet traffic across East Africa. Seacom announced exactly that: a powerful new land-based fibre...
MTN is Secretly Powering Uganda’s First Oil – And It’s Not Just About Phones!
Uganda is getting ready to produce its first oil. This is not just about drilling and pipes – it’s also about modern technology and...
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