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A photo collage of Starlink CEO, Elon Musk, Airtel Africa CEO, Sunil Taldar and UCC E.D, Hon. Nyombi Thembo.

Airtel Africa Completes Starlink Internet Trials in Kenya as Uganda Maps Rollout Framework

Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced the successful testing of data and messaging services using Starlink Mobile in Kenya, marking a significant step towards expanding satellite-to-mobile connectivity across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets.
March 25, 2026
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Under Sylvia Mulinge’s leadership, MTN has strengthened its financial position, accelerated growth in data and fintech, and expanded network investment, positioning the telecom to capture Uganda’s fast-growing digital economy.
Under Sylvia Mulinge’s leadership, MTN has strengthened its financial position, accelerated growth in data and fintech, and expanded network investment, positioning the telecom to capture Uganda’s fast-growing digital economy.

Five Years of Ambition: MTN Caps Strategy Cycle With Strong Growth

MTN Uganda has closed the final year of its Ambition 2025 strategy with strong financial and operational performance, underscoring the success of the telecom giant’s five-year push to transform from a traditional
March 13, 2026
A photo collage of Elon Musk- CEO of SpaceX and owner of Starlink, Nyombi Thembo- Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director, and Sunil Taldar- Airtel Africa CEO.

Ugandans to access Elon Musk’s Starlink internet through telecoms — UCC rules

Ugandans will access Starlink-powered satellite internet only through licensed local telecommunications operators and not through a direct consumer launch, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ruled. In a detailed clarification issued by
January 10, 2026
The public will have 14 days within which they will provide views on the latest step in a transaction that has been making headlines across Africa since South Africa’s Competition Tribunal approved the acquisition of MultiChoice Group by Groupe Canal+ in July.
The public will have 14 days within which they will provide views on the latest step in a transaction that has been making headlines across Africa since South Africa’s Competition Tribunal approved the acquisition of MultiChoice Group by Groupe Canal+ in July.

Canal+’s $3 Billion Takeover of MultiChoice Faces Regulatory Review in Uganda

Ugandans will determine whether French media giant Groupe Canal+ effectively completes the takeover of South Africa’s MultiChoice and GOTV in Uganda. The move is part of a larger acquisition in more than
September 9, 2025
MTN's Sylvia Mulinge (left) and Airtel's Soumendra Sahu. Telecoms are investing heavily in data-enabled infrastructure. For instance, in 2024, MTN and Airtel invested a combined UGX893.7 billion in infrastructure projects with a focus on 4G and 5G sites.
MTN's Sylvia Mulinge (left) and Airtel's Soumendra Sahu. Telecoms are investing heavily in data-enabled infrastructure. For instance, in 2024, MTN and Airtel invested a combined UGX893.7 billion in infrastructure projects with a focus on 4G and 5G sites.

Mobile Phone @30: Data is the New Airtime; Telecoms Shift to Digital-First Investment Models

Until 2007, mobile phone subscribers had largely known voice and short message texting needs. In fact, for a long time, the mobile phone had no major use apart from making and receiving
June 14, 2025
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