Airtel Uganda advances digital inclusion talks

Kelvin Ndhlovu succeeds Andrew Chuma as Airtel Money Zambia expands digital finance ambitions.

Communications regulator has ordered mobile operators to compensate customers after breaching tariff notice rules.

Steve Isaboke, principal secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, on Wednesday chaired the Joint Steering Committee on Connectivity Preparedness.

The companies said the expanded collaboration is intended to support Ethiopia's digital transformation by helping businesses access more advanced connectivity and digital services.

The packages combine 4G and 5G routers with data plans and are designed to reduce the upfront cost of broadband adoption as demand for reliable internet services grows across Nigeria.

Paratus Botswana, in partnership with Eutelsat, participated in the Future of Mining Summit 2026, demonstrating how resilient, integrated networks support mining transformation.

Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa, said the initiative is enhancing access to digital learning through government partnerships.

Shareholders will vote on 31 July on governance amendments that would allow Vodafone Kenya Limited to nominate Safaricom’s chief executive officer after acquiring a majority stake in Kenya’s largest listed technology company.

The company said the initiative is intended to equip participants with job-ready skills while encouraging innovation and broader participation in AI-driven industries.

The telco said the IPO forms part of Angola's efforts to attract investment through its privatisation programme.

Kenyan authorities and telecom operators met to address service quality challenges, network gaps and infrastructure resilience across the country.