MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has appointed Phrase Lubega as the new Managing Director, as announced by the Board of Directors. His appointment is pending regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda. Lubega, a Ugandan national, has significant experience in the industry, marking a return to a leadership role within the company.

The Board of TBWA/Concept Unit, a Lagos-based creative agency within the TBWA Worldwide network, has appointed George Isitua-Onukwu as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized Nigeria's young population as a significant asset in expanding digital opportunities for businesses and workers. He assured Mastercard of the country's readiness in terms of a tech-savvy workforce and expressed support for enhancing digital skills among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Following President Yoweri Museveni's cabinet reshuffle for the 2026-2031 term, the Ministry of Information, Communications Technology (ICT), and National Guidance held a handover ceremony on June 12, 2026. The new ICT Minister has ordered the development of a corruption-tracking app as part of efforts to enhance Uganda's digital transformation agenda, according to TechJaja.

dx⁵ has announced the opening of applications for the 18th edition of the CIO100 Awards, inviting companies from across Africa to participate. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate excellence in IT leadership and innovation within the region.

In the latest TechCabal Daily, it is reported that Monzo is expanding its operations into Nigeria. Additionally, Mauritius' largest bank is looking to enter the Côte d'Ivoire market, Zanzibar has signed a $114 million deal for fiber infrastructure, and Daya has raised $2.4 million to support stablecoin payments.