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MTN Appoints Jerry Soko as CEO of MTN Eswatini
MTN Group has appointed Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of its Eswatini operations, effective 1 July 2026, following seven months in the role on an acting basis. The appointment forms part of a broader leadership renewal across the group…
Liberia Secures $125m Boost for Energy, Digital Connectivity
Liberia has signed a series of major financing agreements with the World Bank to accelerate development across energy, digital connectivity, and transport infrastructure, in a move aimed at supporting long-term economic transformation and regional integration. The signing ceremony was held…
Anywhere is the new everywhere: Connectivity doesn’t need limits in South Africa
South African organisations have learned to treat unreliable infrastructure as a fixed parameter, particularly when it comes to connectivity. As a result, many businesses have had to site operations where fibre or reliable wireless already exists, because last-mile build-out to…
GSMA Urges Action to Protect Telecom Networks Amid Fuel Supply Pressures
The GSMA has called for urgent collaboration between governments, regulators and the telecommunications industry to safeguard mobile networks across Africa as rising fuel costs and supply constraints threaten connectivity. According to the industry body, mobile connectivity has become essential infrastructure,…
Ethio telecom Extends 4G LTE Coverage to 52 Towns Across Ethiopia
Ethio telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile broadband network to 52 additional towns across Ethiopia, extending high-speed connectivity to communities spanning Oromia, Amhara, Southern Ethiopia, Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Harari, Somali, Tigray and Afar regions. According to details released by the…
NEC XON Strengthens Africa Wireless Portfolio
NEC XON has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of high-performance fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa. The partnership positions NEC XON as a key…
Yeastar P-Series Brings AI Intelligence to Modern Call Centers
The global pivot toward digital-first customer engagement is driving the rapid adoption of AI-powered call centers and cloud-based communication platforms. According to Precedence Research, the global call center AI market is valued at USD 3.98 billion in 2025 and is…
Ethio telecom Launches RFID ‘Non-Stop’ Expressway Toll System via telebirr
Ethio telecom, in partnership with the Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise (ETRE), has launched an RFID-powered digital toll payment system and service management platform powered by telebirr, enabling seamless “non-stop” travel on the Addis Ababa–Adama Expressway. The integrated solution introduces automatic…
10 Questions to Ask a Telecoms Provider before Signing Up
The South African telecommunications sector is currently undergoing a massive digital leap, with 5G expansion, satellite integration, and AI-driven operations becoming the new standard for enterprise-grade solutions in 2026 (IT News Africa, 2025). Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom, outlines…
Tech Credit Fund to Accelerate Telecommunications Infrastructure Rollout
The Tech Credit Fund (TCF) has deployed a structured private credit facility to TOGIT, a 100% youth Black-owned telecommunications and IT infrastructure services provider, to accelerate its infrastructure rollout and operational capacity. Telecommunications infrastructure expansion in South Africa remains execution-intensive…
Thuraya-4 Brings Next-Generation Satellite Connectivity to South Africa
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global operations, has announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The launch marks Space42’s first operational presence in the country and a significant milestone…
Introducing Lenovo and Motorola Qira, a Personal Ambient Intelligence Designed to Work Across Devices
Lenovo just announced a significant departure from the chatbot model dominating the AI space. Unveiled at the CES 2026, Lenovo introduced a single, built-in cross-device intelligence designed to redefine how people interact with their devices, applications, and digital services. This Personal…
Frogfoot Expands its Fiber Network with Rustenburg Acquisition
Frogfoot has acquired the fiber network assets of Infinity Wireless (Pty) Ltd in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure. This expansion into the Northwest province supports the company’s growth strategy and deepens its presence in a key…
Ethiopia Telecom Data Prices Under Scrutiny as Operators Adjust Tariffs
Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector is entering a new phase of pricing recalibration as operators respond to rising infrastructure costs, foreign exchange pressures, and broader macroeconomic realities. Industry data shows that mobile broadband prices in Ethiopia have declined sharply in recent years,…
Sun King Unveils Flexible Instalment Payment Plans for Smartphones in Nigeria
Sun King, an off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its offering in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones—enabling customers to own quality smartphones while paying in small, manageable installments. Sun King’s flexible installment plan lets customers own top…
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…
