The Federal Government of Nigeria, in response to an unprecedented $191 million Foreign Direct Investment in the first quarter of 2024, has declared plans to carry out changes in the telecom industry. The National Bureau of Statistics data on capital imports released last week showed that this investment exceeded the total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) […]

Leading mobile financial services provider M-Pesa Africa and well-known Addis Ababa-based international money transfer company, Dahabshiil have established a strategic alliance. Through this partnership, Ethiopians residing abroad can send money straight to their M-Pesa digital wallets, revolutionising their remittance process. Through this partnership, Ethiopians abroad can use Dahabshiil’s extensive network to send funds directly to […]

Network tower provider American Tower Corporation Ghana (ATC Ghana) has issued a press release announcing the suspension of power supply to Telecel Ghana, affecting the latter’s network equipment. The company stated that Telecel’s customers may experience network disruptions due to the interruption. ATC Ghana cited Telecel’s failure to meet payment obligations for power supply as […]

To improve South Sudan’s telecom infrastructure using mixed power solutions, Finnfund, a Finnish organisation that helps with development finance, has agreed to give Communication & Renewable Energy Infrastructure (CREI) a $5 million bridge loan. This project is expected to significantly improve the use of solar energy while lowering the reliance on diesel engines. South Sudan […]

Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited has joined forces with Hotspot to bring high-speed internet access to rural and underserved communities across Nigeria. This partnership addresses the digital divide by leveraging advanced satellite technology and specialized rural connectivity solutions. Read also: Kenya unveils Jitume Digital Hub to equip youths with tech skills Launching in Rural Areas […]

Orange SA is considering selling its 40% stake as it loses value in Mauritius. The company still holds a minority position in Mauritius Telecom, but its influence has dwindled as the shares have lost significance.  This change was made after a ten-year contract to use the Orange brand name, which ran from September 2007 to […]

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has warned telecommunications giants MTN and Airtel sternly for repeatedly ignoring its invitations.  During a public hearing in Abuja on a bill aimed at regulating corporate social responsibility in Nigeria, Rep. Oby Orogbu, the Committee’s Chairman, emphasised the companies’ failure to comply with several invitations […]

Kenya’s mobile money sector has seen a significant increase in subscribers, as highlighted in a new report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The number of mobile money users has climbed to 38.7 million, achieving a penetration rate of 75%.  This growth is attributed to the elimination of withdrawal codes, which previously required Airtel […]

As a leader in technology innovation, Intelvision offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of all Seychellois people. Intelvision, which was founded in the early 2000s, has been a key player in changing the way people communicate in Seychelles, an island famous for its beautiful beaches and diverse marine life. Intelvision is […]

Algeria Telecom Mobile, abbreviated as ATM Mobilis, is a major telecommunications player in Algeria. ATM Mobilis, the mobile arm of Algeria Telecom, has advanced the country’s digital infrastructure. Mobilis serves millions of Algerians with prepaid and postpaid mobile phones, data, and internet subscriptions. Mobilis helped innovative mobile technologies spread. Companies have invested considerably in network […]

Safaricom Ethiopia has received the first shipment of 13 telecom towers from Woda plc, the pioneering Ethiopian firm in network tower manufacturing. This acquisition begins a significant stride towards upgrading and expanding the telecom operator’s infrastructure. Safaricom Ethiopia’s Commitment to Local Manufacturing Woda plc is contracted to deliver 68 high-quality towers to Safaricom Ethiopia, with […]

New Unlimited 5G Data Plans for Home Broadband have been made available to Airtel Kenya users. Kenyans’ ability to connect in the digital era will be transformed by these innovative plans tailored to fit consumers’ different demands in both their homes and companies. The plans will be seamless and offer an effortless experience. The plans […]

The federal government has formally launched the Audience Measurement System for the broadcasting sector, designed to generate accurate and reliable data on television viewers in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, who performed the launch on Thursday in Abuja, emphasised the importance of this system in ensuring broadcasting efforts are both impactful […]

Safaricom revealed today the first class of the Spark Accelerator Programme, which consists of nine entrepreneurs in their early stages. The programme will offer the chosen firms through training, mentorship, and go-to-market support. Access to financing, markets, technology, and assistance with product development will all be part of this. The Accelerator program was launched last […]

MTN Uganda has made public an offer by MTN International (Mauritius) Limited to purchase up to 1,574,807,373 ordinary shares of the company on the secondary market. This amount represents a 7.03% ownership in the business and includes incentive shares. The telecom claims that the offer is being made to further MTN Group and MTN Uganda’s […]

Africa is poised for a digital revolution as MTN Group, one of the continent’s leading telecommunications companies and other similar entities, announced a $12 billion investment in Africa’s digital infrastructure by 2030.  This significant financial commitment aims to transform the continent’s technological landscape through extensive development in radio access networks, fibre-optic cables, and data centres. […]

As a first step towards Egypt’s transformation goal, TelecomEgypt and Huawei Cloud aim to launch Huawei’s first locally based public cloud platform in Egypt and Northern Africa. In this partnership, they hope to establish Egypt as a centre for digital activity in the area, supporting the growth of digital services and cloud computing. Huawei Cloud’s […]

The Competition Commission is raising significant concerns about Vodacom’s plan to acquire a stake in Vumatel’s parent company, warning that it could negatively impact the telecommunications industry. The Commission’s attorney, Daniel Berger, stressed that this combination would cause disruptions in the telecoms sector. The trial, slated to take place from May 20 to July 19, […]

According to the number of subscribers, Elon Musk’s internet company Starlink became Nigeria’s third biggest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2023. This was shown by the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) most recent ISP data. In Q4 2024, the firm became one of Nigeria’s top ISPs, with 23,897 active clients. Starlink […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the issuance of communication licences to telecom service providers in three categories: Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Interconnect Exchange, and Value-Added Service Aggregator. On Friday, the Commission announced this in a public notice issued by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka. It, however, said the suspension, […]