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Inside Safaricom Ethiopia’s Data Price Hike and Its Impact on Affordability
Safaricom Ethiopia has introduced a sweeping revision to its mobile data pricing, implementing increases across daily, weekly, monthly, and long-validity bundles. The changes, which came into effect in late December, represent one of the most significant pricing adjustments since the…
Sun King Brings Affordable Smartphone Ownership to Nigerians With PayGo Model
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its footprint in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones, enabling customers to own quality devices through small, affordable instalments. The move builds on Sun King’s proven PayGo…
Ethio Telecom Expands 4G LTE Coverage to Cities Across Ethiopia
Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of its high-speed 4G LTE mobile network service in 93 cities across Ethiopia. The newly launched 4G LTE service delivers faster and more reliable mobile data, enabling customers to improve business operations, access digital…
Vodacom Business Launches a Mobile Solution, Connecting Frontline Workers Across Enterprises
Frontline workers make up a big part of South Africa’s workforce, playing a direct role in vital sectors like mining, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and public services. Studies show that giving these workers better connectivity and digital tools can raise productivity…
Standard Bank & Safaricom Telecommunications Announce USD 138 Million Partnership
Standard Bank (Trading as Stanbic in Kenya) has partnered with Safaricom Telecommunications, Kenya’s telecommunications provider, to provide funding of USD138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) as part of an investment towards Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, STEP. The bank acted as…
Q‑KON Forms Tripartite Alliance to Expand IoT Services in South Africa
African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, Q-KON Pty, Ltd., has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke), and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to offer Internet of Things (IoT)…
Vodacom Group Strengthens East Africa Presence
Vodacom Group announced a transaction that would significantly increase its ownership in Safaricom, reinforcing its commitment to the East African markets of Kenya and Ethiopia. Under the terms of this transaction, Vodacom has entered into an agreement with the Government…
Standard Bank Secures Financial Close on Africa’s Largest Fibre Deal with Vodacom and Maziv
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has announced the successful financial close of a landmark R11.5 billion transaction that will see Vodacom acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the parent company of Dark Fibre Africa and Vumatel. The deal…
Tech Brand’s AFCON 2025 Continental Campaign and Competition
TECNO Launches AFCON 2025 Campaign Global technology brand TECNO, Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, has unveiled its continent-wide campaign: “TECNO AND AFCON 2025.” The initiative celebrates the passion, joy, and triumphs of Africa’s…
Oni-Tel Unveils High-Speed Fibre Backbone to Transform Gauteng Connectivity
Oni-Tel Fibre Networks, a South African fibre optic infrastructure provider, has launched its new Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) as its first point of presence (PoP). The rollout marks a major step in strengthening Gauteng’s digital…
Vox Introduces Kiwi Wireless to Bring Fiber-like Broadband to South African Homes
Vox, a specialist provider of top-class internet and voice solutions for homes and businesses, has announced the launch of Vox Kiwi Home Wireless, a new consumer broadband service that delivers a fiber-like experience without the need for trenching or cabling.…
Dhiraagu Partners with Infovista to Boost AI-Powered Network Excellence Across the Maldives’ First 5G Deployment
As connectivity demands surge across the Maldives with growing tourism and digital transformation initiatives, Dhiraagu has deployed Infovista’s integrated Planet™, TEMS™, and Ativa™ solutions to create a unified approach to network planning, testing, and assurance—ensuring optimal network performance across the…
YouTube & Vumatel Partner to Bridge South Africa’s Digital Divide with Fibre Connectivity
YouTube and Vumatel (a company of the Maziv Group) announced a joint pilot program aimed at tackling digital inequality in South African township homes by enabling affordable, high-speed fiber connectivity bundled with Smart TV streaming. “Our fiber-to-the-home model fundamentally disrupted…
Truecaller Unveils ROI of Trust – its First, Complete Measurement Suite
Truecaller, the global communications company in caller identification and spam blocking, announced the launch of its comprehensive Advertising Effectiveness Measurement Suite, aptly named ROI of Trust. The new solution helps brands evaluate and quantify advertising impact across attention, trust, and…
Vodacom Group & Starlink to Transform Connectivity Across Africa
Vodacom Group announces a pivotal agreement with Starlink, a satellite broadband provider, to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to millions of businesses across Africa and to expand rural network coverage. This accord aligns with Vodacom’s Vision 2030 strategy to grow…
Fibre Network Operator Expands its Community Footprint with 6th Experience Store
MetroFibre has opened its 6th Fibre Experience Store in KwaThema, marking another step forward in its mission to bridge the digital divide and make high-speed, affordable internet available to more South Africans in underserved communities. The new store joins MetroFibre’s…
