Key Takeaways
- Ethio Telecom hosted a Ugandan delegation to explore digital empowerment collaboration.
- Discussions focused on smart city solutions and telecom infrastructure development.
- Both parties aim to support Uganda’s Vision 2040 and enhance urban development in Kampala.
Potential Collaborations in Digital Empowerment
Ethio Telecom recently welcomed a high-level delegation from Uganda led by Hon. Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs. The primary aim of the visit was to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing digital empowerment initiatives.
During the visit, the delegation observed Ethio Telecom’s innovative technological solutions across various sectors, including smart cities, agriculture, mining, and education. The tour included a visit to the company’s experience center, data center, and its smart city initiatives, as well as Ethiopia’s first electric vehicle charging station.
Ethio Telecom’s CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, reiterated the company’s dedication to human-centered digital transformation, aiming to enhance productivity, create job opportunities, and provide long-term value. She emphasized the importance of pan-African collaboration to turn challenges into opportunities while harnessing technology to build an inclusive, connected, and competitive continent.
The discussions also covered possible partnerships in areas such as smart city solutions, digital payment platforms, telecom and digital infrastructure enhancement, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. Both Ethio Telecom and the Ugandan delegation expressed optimism that this collaboration could effectively support Uganda’s Vision 2040, ultimately driving smart urban development in Kampala.
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