Orange Liberia, in collaboration with its strategic partner ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has announced the successful completion of a project to build new communication sites, called RuralPilot EcoSites, across the country, significantly enhancing network coverage in rural areas.
Ethiopia's two dominant mobile operators have both made headlines with positive developments.
MTN Group has decided to exit its operations in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, citing these West African markets as too risky and unsustainable for growth. The decision aligns with MTN's risk management framework, which assesses the viability of markets based on their ability to fund growth independently.
Vodacom has announced a substantial investment of ZAR800 million (US$44.4 million) for this financial year to upgrade its network and extend connectivity to remote areas within KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has sold 26% of its stake in Telkom, reducing its shareholding to below 10% for the first time in years. As of August 23, 2024, Telkom announced that the PIC now holds a 9.949% interest, down from 13.4% in March 2024.
Ethio Telecom has officially launched its 100 rural mobile solutions, bringing telecom services to 903,000 previously unserved residents across 305 rural kebeles.
Telecom Namibia has announced plans to launch commercial 5G services by 2026, with the goal of delivering faster speeds, lower latency, and enhanced network capacity. This strategic initiative will initially focus on selected regions, representing a major step forward in boosting connectivity throughout the country.
Telkom SA SOC Limited is pleased to announce strong quarterly results for the three months ended 30 June 2024, driven by solid subscriber growth and uptake of next-generation network (NGN) offerings.
Safaricom’s M-PESA has once again been re-certified by the GSM Association, reaffirming its commitment to delivering secure, transparent, and reliable financial services. Originally accredited in 2018 as one of the pioneering mobile money operators, M-PESA has consistently upheld this certification.
Kenya Airways has entered a strategic partnership with Safaricom to drive innovations aimed at improving the airline's operational efficiency, bolstering cybersecurity, and enhancing the customer experience.
