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Airtel Uganda has posted a strong half-year performance, with profits jumping nearly 29% to Ushs 197.2 billion. The growth was fueled by surging demand for data services, which offset a decline in voice revenues following regulatory changes. The results highlight the telecom’s resilience and the industry’s decisive shift toward data-driven growth.
Ugandan authorities have launched an investigation into claims that personal data from the National Identification Register was accessed by suspects linked to a human trafficking ring operating in Dubai. The probe follows a BBC exposé implicating Charles "Abbey" Mwesigwa in orchestrating the exploitation of Ugandan women, raising serious concerns over data privacy and national ID system security.
MACRA is stepping up enforcement of Malawi’s Data Protection Act, urging financial institutions to strengthen safeguards for personal data and comply with legal standards. Through workshops and outreach, it aims to build a culture of accountability and align the sector with global privacy norms.
Nigeria is increasingly using digital technology to monitor and suppress dissent, especially following the #EndSARS protests. A researcher warns that unchecked surveillance and online restrictions are eroding civil liberties and threatening democratic freedoms.
MTN Ghana has informed customers of a scheduled system upgrade that will temporarily suspend all Mobile Money (MoMo) services from 12:00 am to 06:00 am on August 17, 2025.
Professor Hassan Ammor, Director of the Technology Innovation Center at Mohammedia School of Engineers, won a silver medal at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF 2025) held in Santa Clara, California, from August 8 to 10. He is the first Arab and African researcher to receive this honor.
