Congo earmarks FCFA2.2-bn to bolster telecommunications

Zimbabwe telco reports marked increase of data and internet service revenue amid Coronavirus.

Country’s industry regulator confirms latest development.

Once taxes are suspended, operators can then reduce the cost of services to customers, organisation claims.

Amid the frenzy of fear and lockdown, Africa’s ICT and telecommunications markets have a chance to leapfrog, one analyst suggests.

ITU launches platform to protect telecommunication networks and support fight against pandemic.

Companies doing what they can to minimise impact on operations but acknowledge uncertainty.

Project held back for two years, but now launched to provide connectivity to remote regions.

Industry has lost pre-tax turnover of over FCFA 25-billion since conflict erupted in 2016 says labour organisation.

Operator cleared to dispose of stake in ATC Ghana, having disposed of stake in ATC Uganda.

Government confirms development, market analyst describes it as one of the more expensive licence agreements for the region.

No confirmed cases as yet, but local companies have begun prepping for possibility given country’s close ties with China, South Africa.

Officials tight-lipped on details, but current board will oversee company’s activities till May 2020.