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Madagascar: MVola, Orange, Airtel Decry New Mobile Money Tax
The announcement by Madagascar’s General Directorate of Taxes to introduce a 0.5% tax on mobile money transactions exceeding 150,000 Ar ( $31.80 USD) has sparked strong opposition from the country’s three major mobile money operators—MVola, Orange Money, and Airtel Money.…
New RIOT & MediaTek Wi-Fi Solutions Boost South Africa’s Connectivity
MediaTek has successfully integrated its Filogic 830 chipset into RIOT Network’s second-generation CROWDNet Core Nodes, a community mobile broadband provider in South Africa, which powers nearly 2 billion connected devices annually. The successful deployment of the CROWDNet nodes has enabled RIOT…
Xiaomi 14T Launch in Berlin Sparks Anticipation for SA Fans!
Xiaomi is proud to announce the global launch of the highly anticipated Xiaomi 14T, recently unveiled in Berlin. As anticipation builds for the South African debut, Xiaomi continues to solidify its position as a global leader in technology and innovation,…
Bemba Royal Establishment Partners with Zambia’s Telecom for SMS Technology
The Bemba Royal Establishment (“BRE”), headed by Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of Northern Province, and Zambia’s telecom and digital connectivity service provider are pleased to announce a strategic partnership for MTN bulk SMS technology. The partnership is part of a campaign to…
Swedish Firm Ventures into Nigeria’s Telecom Sector
Telness Tech, the rapidly growing swedish telecom technology provider, is partnering with VAS2Nets and Lebara to launch a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria. The initiative will introduce a telecom service aimed at the rapidly growing telecommunications market…
New Eutelsat Deal to Boost Connectivity in Southern Africa
Eutelsat Group has signed a multi-year agreement with Q-KON to expand Low-Earth Orbit satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company aims to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity to underserved businesses and communities, especially in Southern Africa. The expanded partnership with Q-KON…
Nokia, Fibertime Expand Broadband in South Africa’s Underserved Communities
Nokia today announced that Fibertime will deploy its fiber solution to rapidly expand broadband access to underserved regions of South Africa. Fibertime will quickly connect the next 1.5 million customers leveraging Nokia’s Lightspan FX Optical Line Terminals (OLTs) and Wi-Fi…
New Report Highlights Diverse Mobile Network Experiences Across Africa
A new analysis by Opensignal, evaluating mobile network experiences across 27 African markets, reveals significant disparities driven by varied economic conditions, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure, and levels of investment across the continent. By assessing Download Speed Experience and Consistent Quality (CQ),…
What Role Will 5G Play in Africa’s Sustainable Future?
As Africa races to meet the 17 objectives outlined in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 target, it’s clear that traditional solutions to longstanding problems are no longer good enough. Impact investors, government, businesses and communities…
Nextivity to Strengthen Mobile Connectivity for SA Retailers
Today’s South African merchants rely significantly on mobile connectivity to support cashless transactions, administer QR code-based promotions, enable in-store kiosks, and provide easy access to consumer financing alternatives for large purchases such as electronics and furniture. Connectivity is critical for…
Pioneering IT & Network Integration: New Private 5G with Cisco
NEC Corporation, a pioneer in the integration of IT and network technologies, is collaborating with Cisco to offer a new private 5G network solution. The design incorporates the Cisco 5G SA Core and a Cloud Control Center, as well as…
South Africa’s Telecom Mall in Midrand Unveils New Redesign
South Africa’s technology and telecom mall, Vodacom World has undergone an exciting transformation. The Midrand Mall has been revamped to provide an immersive experience while empowering customers with Vodacom’s innovative goods, services, and support. Vodacom World, which debuted in 1998,…
Nigerian Government Partners Ericsson on 5G Potential
The Nigerian government has partnered with Ericsson to explore the potential of 5G connectivity in Nigeria. The MoU was signed by Dr Bosun Tijani on behalf of the Nigerian Government. Patrick Johansson and Peter Olusoji Ogundele, Head of Ericsson Nigeria,…
MTN Ads Partners with Aleph Group for Go-To-Market Strategy
MTN’s Digital Services, Africa’s mobile operator’s advertising arm, has appointed Aleph Group as its sales partner for the go-to-market MTN Ads solution. Through this strategic alliance, advertisers will be able to access key telco channels like SMS and platforms like Ayoba,…
Hidden Gems: Top 10 Tips to Enhance Your Android Device
Your Android smartphone is a powerful tool, packed with features that can make your life easier and more enjoyable. There are a ton of hidden features on Android phones that can improve your daily life. These tools will improve the…
Discover the Realme C61: Slim Design, Big Performance in SA!
Realme, a rapidly expanding global brand in the smartphone space, has declared the launch of the Realme C61 in the local market. This robust and elegant smartphone boasts an industry-best four-year battery life guarantee. realme C61 is designed to empower…
