China's ZTE, local telecom firm start 5G technology trial in Uganda

Uganda's Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda (C) shakes hands with a robot that uses the 5G network during a 5G technology trial ceremony in Kampala, capital of Uganda, on Jan. 17, 2020. China's ZTE and MTN Uganda on Friday started 5G technology trial here to be the first who brings the Standalone 5G network into reality in east Africa as the region awaits it commercial roll out. (Photo by Joseph Kiggundu/Xinhua)