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Ghana’s Government is Moving to Cut Mobile Data Costs

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has formed a 23-member committee—drawing from the communications, energy, and finance sectors, and the National…

Nigeria

Nigeria Charts Digital Future with New Galaxy Backbone Leadership

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially inaugurated the new Board of Directors for Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), tasking them…

Tunisia, telecom sector

Tunisia’s Telecom Sector Reaches a Data-Driven Crossroads

Recent figures from Tunisia’s Instance Nationale des Télécommunications point to a decisive pivot toward data-centric services.

Ethio telecom

Ethio telecom Expands 5G and Opens Regional Office in Bale Robe

In a landmark move reinforcing its leadership in Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey, Ethio telecom announced the launch of 5G services in Bale…

Nigeria, space

Nigeria Strengthens Space Governance for National Growth

Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to expanding its presence…

South Africa, telecom sector

Telecom Revenue in South Africa Hit ZAR 232.6 Billion in 2024

In 2024, South Africa’s telecommunications sector saw a revenue growth of 11.7%, rising from ZAR 208.29 billion in 2023 to…

MTN Group

GSMA Welcomes Ralph Mupita as Deputy Chair to Help Advance Global Mobile Ecosystem

The GSMA Board of Directors has elected Ralph Mupita as Deputy Chair for the remainder of the Board term in…

Congo, Cybersecurity

Republic of Congo Invests $1.3 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity Efforts

The Republic of Congo has allocated a substantial 800 million CFA francs (approximately $1.3 million) to support the operations and…

Namibia

Namibia Allocates N$20 Million for NAM-CSIRT Cybersecurity Initiative

The Namibian government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding to launch NAM-CSIRT, a crucial initiative designed to strengthen the…

Vodacom

Vodacom Lesotho Launches SME Connect to Empower Businesses

Vodacom Lesotho has launched SME Connect, an innovative suite of solutions designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in…

Doreen Mokoena, cybersecurity

Securing Africa’s Telecoms: Insights from Doreen Mokoena

In this exclusive interview with Telecom Review, cybersecurity expert Doreen Mokoena discusses the growing challenges African telecoms face with cyber…

Telecom, AI, public service delivery

From Connectivity to Prosperity: The Role of Telecom and AI in Public Service Delivery

The world is undergoing a profound transformation as digital technologies revolutionize societies worldwide. Nations, businesses, and communities are increasingly integrating…