North Africa dominates smartphone shipments
Africa's smartphone market began 2025 on a strong note, with regional shipments increasing for the eighth straight quarter, according to Canalys.
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M-PESA exceeds $450 billion in transaction value
M-PESA, according to Vodacom, is solidifying its position as Africa's leading mobile money platform.
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Vodafone, Maroc Telecom sign digital services deal
The two companies will deliver connectivity and digital services to Moroccan enterprise customers.
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Social media makes $8.3bn for SA mobile operators
Facebook was the leading contributor, followed by WhatsApp and TikTok.
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Vodacom's XLink targets Africa's remittances market
In an effort to increase financial inclusion in Africa, the company says it has launched a new cross-border payment solution, XLink Send.
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Safaricom's mobile money platform M-PESA turns 18
The telco says M-PESA is now available in over 170 countries and serves over 70 million customers.
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Safaricom M-PESA partners health ministry to digitise payments
The aim of the project is to increase financial inclusion, streamline healthcare payments, and improve service delivery across the country.
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African telco CEOs aim to accelerate digital inclusion
The group met in Barcelona, Spain, to discuss the opportunities and challenges for closer collaboration with African governments to achieve digital inclusion.
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Closing the digital skills gap to empower the workforce of the future
There is no time to waste. We must act now to unlock the rewards of a digitally empowered and ready Africa.
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Starlink drives African telcos out of town
According to GlobalData, African telcos are shifting their focus to underserved regions in response to Starlink competition.
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Vodacom hopes for a resolution that ends DRC conflict
The telco remains confident that the conflict in DRC will be resolved, and its immediate aim is to protect its people and extend help through the company's foundation.
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Vodacom dives deeper into fintech, as Egypt operations shine
The telco reported significant commercial momentum in Egypt, with a 40.7% growth in financial service subscribers to 10.5 million and a 25.6% increase in data traffic.