Starlink, the satellite internet service backed by SpaceX, is facing strong opposition in Lesotho over its licence application due to concerns about the absence of local ownership. A local rights group, Section 2, on Tuesday raised objections, arguing that the company’s fully foreign-owned structure goes against the country’s tradition of balancing foreign investment with local […]

Airtel Uganda announced the launch of new 4G network sites in Lira City and surrounding areas on Friday, aiming to improve digital access across the country. The initiative is part of the telecom company’s ongoing efforts to enhance internet speeds, call quality, and overall connectivity for communication, education, and business purposes. Key stakeholders, including executives […]

Paratus Group, a Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, announced on Wednesday the launch of Paratus Tanzania through a joint venture with Green Telecom. This strategic move aims to enhance connectivity in East Africa, mainly targeting key sectors such as tourism, mining, NGOs, the health sector, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). Read […]

Globacom, a telecom provider in Nigeria, has introduced an embedded SIM (e-SIM) service that enables users to connect to its network without a physical SIM card. In a statement released on Sunday, the business announced the launch and highlighted a 5GB data incentive for those who activate the e-SIM with a data plan that costs […]

Ghana and MTN Group have signed a deal to promote the government’s flagship “One Million Coders Program,” which aims to give young Ghanaians digital, coding, and artificial intelligence skills to drive the nation’s digital growth. Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, and MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita signed […]

The number of active MTN Uganda’s fintech users increased by 13.9 percent to 13.8 million, indicating that the fintech industry is still a major development driver, according to MTN Uganda’s 2024 Financial Year report released on Thursday. Fintech revenue increased by 22.8 percent to UGX947.5 billion, supported by rising mobile money transaction volumes and a […]

MTN Uganda reported a historic 2024 net profit of UGX641.5 billion (about $175 million) reflecting a strong financial performance and a year of consistent commercial momentum. This was contained in MTN Uganda’s 2024 Financial Year report released on Thursday. The telecom operator has maintained its market leadership and grown its digital and fintech offerings under […]

Active mobile subscriptions in Nigeria increased from 164.9 million in December 2024 to 169.3 million in January 2025, according to a Tuesday report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Mobile subscriptions from major providers, MTN and Airtel, which grew their subscriber bases during the study period, were the main drivers of the development. Read also: […]

The Nigerian Copyright Commission has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd., and its CEO Karl Toriola, Senior Executive Officer Nkeakam Abhulimen, Fun Mobile Ltd and its CEO Yahaya Maibe, in a separate case. The three-count charge, filed on March 20, 2024, and designated FHC/ABJ/CR/111/2024, is currently before Justice Inyang Ekwo. According […]

Ethio Telecom on Wednesday introduced a cloud-based Education Management System (EMS) designed to transform educational institutions in Ethiopia. This system is part of a broader set of seven enterprise solutions, which also include Digital Livestock Tracking, Push-to-Talk/Video (PTT/V) communication, Core Banking Solutions, One-Office Collaboration, Contact Centres, and ERP Solutions. Read also: Nigeria to construct 7000 […]

Airtel’s management reiterated the company’s steadfast commitment to expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria, especially through SmartCash PSB, Airtel’s subsidiary that provides underprivileged areas with easily accessible digital financial services. They also described the company’s continuous efforts to improve service quality, increase network coverage, and close the digital divide. This commitment was made during a high-level […]

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc’s revenue increased by 35.9 percent to N3.3 trillion in 2024, yet the company still reported an after-tax loss of N400.4 billion. In a trading statement issued Thursday, MTN Group, the parent company of MTN Nigeria, informed its shareholders that its earnings per share (EPS) for the full year ending December 31, […]

The Nigerian government on Thursday announced plans to invest in the construction of 7,000 telecom towers throughout the nation’s rural areas as part of efforts to bridge the digital gap. Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, made the announcement at a meeting with State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday. The […]