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The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape and expanding connectivity across operators, governments, businesses, and billions of consumers worldwide.

Sunil Bharti Mittal Conferred GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award for Transforming Global Telecommunications

The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape and expanding connectivity across
March 3, 2026
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Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers.

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Starlink Direct to Cell Connectivity Across Africa

Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with
December 17, 2025
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Ambassador Philip Thigo, the Special Envoy for Technology for the Republic of Kenya. He says East Africa's main driver is its demography: a very young population that is naturally digital.

From Demography to Digital Power: Rethinking East Africa’s Path to Inclusive Growth

Technology is reshaping East Africa’s economy and society. Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, shares with CEO Magazine how the region can harness its youthful population,
November 5, 2025
Ralph Mupita, MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer.

MTN Becomes First African Telco to Reach 300 Million Subscribers

A milestone moment for African connectivity MTN Group has cemented its position as Africa’s leading telecommunications company, officially becoming the first African-headquartered telco to surpass 300 million subscribers. The milestone marks the
October 18, 2025
Some of the over 300 MTN Uganda vendors who attended MTN Uganda's 2024 Supplier Forum in August 2024. The forum, organised under the theme "Building Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today," emphasised innovation, resilience, and collaboration. MTN Uganda currently works with 1,886 suppliers, of which 63% are locally registered and 11% are women-owned. Key highlights of the forum included strategic financial partnerships with Citi Bank, dfcu Bank, and HCH Finance for affordable supplier financing and discussions on leveraging technology such as IoT, cloud services, and MTN MoMo financial products to enhance supply chain efficiency. In 2024, the company spent a total of UGX 980.2 billion on local suppliers, representing a 21.8% increase over the previous year. This localised procurement strategy stimulates multiple sectors—from construction and logistics to IT and advertising—ensuring that MTN’s capital circulates within the national economy.

Powering Shared Prosperity: How MTN’s Growth is Connecting Ugandans to More Opportunity, Inclusion, and Growth

In 2024, MTN Uganda delivered more than just record-breaking financial results—it delivered measurable national impact. With UGX 641.5 billion in net profit, UGX 1.3 trillion in total tax contributions, and UGX 418.0
March 27, 2025
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