The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has okayed the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from the MTN Nigeria network due to non-payment of interconnect charges. This decision was announced in a public notification issued by NCC Public Affairs Director, Reuben Muoka, on Friday. “The Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies the public that approval has been granted […]

Mafab Communications, founded by Dr Musbahu Bashir, is set to launch its long-awaited 5G services in Nigeria by the end of the first quarter of 2025.  This announcement, on Friday, comes after a three-year delay since the company acquired its 5G license in December 2021. Read also: Kenya proposes new licensing rules for Internet cafés, […]

Safaricom Ethiopia marked a significant milestone on Monday with the launch of its 4G network in Gambella, further expanding telecommunications access in the region.  Established in July 2021, Safaricom Ethiopia has been a game-changer in the Ethiopian telecommunications sector, which was historically dominated by Ethio Telecom. Wim Vanhelleputte, the newly appointed CEO, emphasised the transformative […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved MTN Nigeria Communications Plc’s deal with Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL) to renew their spectrum lease agreement. According to a notice posted on the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Tuesday by the company secretary, Uto Ukpanah, the deal covers NTEL’s 10MHz FDD in the 1800MHz spectrum band and […]

Telecom Egypt and China Mobile International (CMI) have announced a strategic commercial agreement that was signed by Mr Mohamed Nasr, the managing director and CEO of Telecom Egypt, and Mr Wang Hua, the chairman and CEO of CMI. The historic business deal which was revealed by Telecom Egypt on Tuesday, leverages both companies’ investments in […]

Haier Tanzania and Airtel have partnered strategically to improve access to the Internet in Tanzanian households. As part of this cooperation, Airtel subscribers who purchase a 50-inch to 98-inch Haier Smart TV will receive a complimentary Airtel 5G router and a one-month subscription bundle. This announcement was made by Airtel Africa via LinkedIn on Tuesday. […]

There are strong indications that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) intends to approve a long-pending proposal to hike telecom tariffs resulting in increased call, SMS, and internet bundle rates anticipated to go into effect January 2025. Telecom giants like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile for over 10 years lobbied for upward price reviews to reflect […]

Malawi’s National Emergency Telecommunications Working Group (NETWG) on Friday announced the adoption of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance emergency telecommunications. This initiative, revealed during a two-day Blantyre workshop, is crucial in enhancing communication during a crisis. Read also: Airtel, K2 Telecom renew partnership to connect, empower Ugandan communities Enhancing emergency response The newly adopted […]

Airtel Uganda and K2 Telecom Uganda celebrated the renewal of a major partnership on feedback at Bulange Mengo, which has been essential to the empowerment and transformation of Uganda and beyond. By strengthening the bond, this renewed partnership hopes to support ongoing innovation and expansion for businesses and the communities they serve. Read also: Airtel […]

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal on Friday fined MTN Nigeria Communications Limited N15 million for inundating a subscriber with multiple unsolicited text messages and illegally charging him for callertune, a service that he didn’t request. A panel of three justices, in a unanimous ruling delivered by Justice Okon Abang, adjudged MTN’s actions […]

The MTN Group on Wednesday reshuffled the majority of its leadership positions paving the way for experienced hands to manage operational performance, succession planning in newly-assigned countries ahead of 2025. CEO of MTN Cameroon resumes in Côte d’Ivoire The CEO of MTN Cameroon, Mitwa Ng’ambi, will take over at MTN Côte d’Ivoire on March 1, […]

Koko Networks, an energy solutions company with operations in India and East Africa, wants to venture into telecommunications and has applied for a tier-3 network facilities provider (NFP) licence in Kenya. Koko Networks has built a reputation for its ethanol advocacy, educating Kenyan households on why they should adopt ethanol, claiming it is a cleaner […]

Cape Verde has seen a major advancement in digital connectivity with the official introduction of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet service. Cape Verde’s continuous efforts to increase digital inclusion and close the connectivity gap have reached a significant turning point with this development. “Starlink is now live in Cape Verde! Our 18th market in Africa,” Ben […]

Oladipo Badru has stepped up as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of Pan African Towers, a significant player in Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure sector.  His appointment, announced on Monday, comes during a crucial transition period for the company, which serves major clients like 9mobile and Spectranet. Read also: Olumayowa Akinkuehinmi: How Nigeria can overcome infrastructure barriers […]

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile declared on Monday that they have signed a final long-term business contract that will last until 2034. This partnership will increase internet connectivity throughout Vodafone’s global markets including strategic areas in Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands. The basis for Vodafone’s provision of space-based cellular broadband connectivity in its home markets […]

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s statistics on electronic payments, 252.06 million transactions totalling N2.19 trillion were made using Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes between January and June 2024. Compared to the full-year figures for 2023, which revealed that 630.6 million transactions totalling N4.84 trillion were made using USSD codes, this represents a […]

The four main telecom providers in Egypt—Telecom Egypt (WE), Orange Egypt, Vodafone Egypt, and e& Egypt—all began offering eSIM services on Thursday in all of their locations. The introduction of the e-SIM technology comes after the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) formally approved the new technology after the telecom companies completed the necessary technical tests. […]

Leading network and telecommunications company Paratus Botswana announced on Wednesday the construction of a new fibre cable along the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Highway, that will link Livingstone, Zambia, with Gaborone, Botswana via Zimbabwe. The first segment in Botswana, which would run roughly 500km from Gaborone to Plumtree, is expected to be finished in […]

MTN South Africa has taken a step towards environmental sustainability by introducing biodegradable SIM cards. This initiative will help to address the growing issue of plastic waste in the telecommunications sector, where an estimated 180 million SIM cards—roughly three times the population—are purchased annually. The announcement of this transition was made on Tuesday. The new […]

Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Telecom Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Horizon Fibre Initiative on Tuesday, marking a historic collaboration. By creating effective communication channels between the Horn of Africa and areas in Europe and Asia, this ambitious initiative seeks to improve digital connections across Africa. The collaboration, which focuses […]