MainOne, a key player in West Africa’s connectivity and data centre sector, announced on Tuesday that it has integrated the Equiano submarine cable into its network. This initiative aims to bolster network resiliency for businesses across the region, ensuring uninterrupted service without additional costs. Read also: New era for MainOne as Equinix appoints new leadership […]

Ahmad Farroukh, who was named CEO of Globacom, a leading telecom company in Nigeria, in October 2024, has reportedly resigned after one month. Farroukh exited Glo due to unresolved challenges in the telecom company’s organisational structure, according to a report by TechCabal. Globacom as of Tuesday evening did not release any official statement to affirm […]

The CEO of Telecom Egypt, Mohamed Nasr, announced on Monday the debut of Wi-Fi Calling, a ground-breaking service that allows millions of Egyptians to make and receive crystal-clear voice conversations over Wi-Fi. This invention uses the user’s phone’s built-in dialler to provide crystal-clear indoor connectivity—no additional apps are needed—even in places with spotty mobile network […]

On Monday, Airtel Malawi, in conjunction with Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM), one of the two predominant mobile service providers in Southeast Africa, announced its intention to enhance its network by incorporating additional data links and enhancing overall reliability. Airtel Malawi’s Acting Managing Director Abdul Shaik said last week that the company’s efforts to buy more […]

MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has announced to the NGX and the investing public that it has successfully raised N42.20 billion through the issue of its Series 15 and 16 Commercial Papers (CP). This comes after a previous statement that the Series 13 and 14 Commercial Papers had successfully raised N72.18 billion in total. MTN Nigeria […]

Airtel has been granted the first-ever fixed operator licence in Gabon in a historic signing deal on January 7, marking a significant advancement for the Gabonese telecom industry. With the licence, Airtel consumers in Gabon will be able to have access to better services, such as fibre optic high-speed internet and enhanced connection in distant […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has authorised Mobile Network Operators – MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile to disconnect Zenith Bank, UBA and other commercial banks’ Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes from their networks from January 27. The telecom operators have been complaining for years about the banks’ failure to pay them for the USSD […]

Vodacom and Orange have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance rural connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This program unveiled on Tuesday is the first rural TowerCo partnership in Africa and targets underprivileged areas. Read also: Vodacom South Africa leads Corporate Social Impact rankings for a record eighth year Expanding access to connectivity […]

MTN South Sudan officially launched eSIM technology on January 10, 2025, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s telecommunications sector.  This makes MTN the first operator in South Sudan to offer eSIMs, improving user ease and security. Read also: MTN Uganda secures $100 million debt financing from five banks for network expansion During a press […]

Ethio Telecom, the biggest telecom provider in Ethiopia is the first company to list on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) barely 24 hours after its inauguration by selling 100 million shares for $2.54 each. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday at the Science Museum, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is a “cornerstone of […]

Bismarck Rewane, CEO of Financial Derivatives, has defended the proposed telecom tariff increase, arguing that it could boost economic output and help reduce inflation. During his appearance on Channels Television’s Business Morning on Thursday, Rewane highlighted the potential benefits of the rate adjustment, which telecom operators have suggested and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is […]

Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced on Wednesday at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja that telecom tariffs will soon rise. However, he clarified that the increase would not match the 100 percent hike requested by telecom operators. He said that discussions and engagements were ongoing to reach a fair rate […]

Dinesh Balsingh, the CEO of Airtel Nigeria, stated that pricing revisions are required for the telecom industry’s long-term sustainability due to the 300 percent increase in operating costs over the past 18 to 24 months. Balsingh emphasised the challenging economic conditions facing the telecom sector in a statement to The Punch on Monday. He emphasised […]