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27 May

MTN pledges to connect 8m Nigerian homes to fibre

Over the next three years, the telecoms operator will invest more heavily into its FTTH offerings.
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25 May

MTN marks Africa Day, pledges digital inclusion

Africa's largest telco says technology can unlock opportunities, jobs and financial inclusion across the continent

Africa’s energy transition is a growth story – but only if we act together

Africa’s clean energy future holds immense promise and will require deliberate action, sustained investment and collaboration across sectors, says Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO.
21 May

Nigeria reviews telecom policy after 26 years

The review is targeting broadband growth, infrastructure protection and jobs in Nigeria’s digital economy.
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19 May

Kenyan court stalls Safaricom-Vodacom deal

The transaction has received Kenyan parliamentary and regulatory clearances; but, a three-judge High Court bench has put the agreement on hold until the outcome of complaints submitted by four citizens.
18 May

Safaricom secures landmark 25-year licence

Kenya’s largest telecoms operator has secured a rare 25-year operating licence as regulators overhaul spectrum allocation rules, giving the company long-term certainty amid rising regulatory costs.
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18 May

African telcos speed up 5G, AI transformation

Growing demand for digital services and data-driven connectivity is pushing African mobile operators to modernise networks through 5G, cloud-native infrastructure and AI-powered automation, according to Ericsson.
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13 May

MTN chair backs digital infrastructure growth

Mcebisi Jonas urges African cooperation amid geopolitical and economic pressures.

Why telco innovation doesn't require rip-and-replace

By modernising and updating the customer facing portal, operators can unlock new capabilities without making a massive change on the backend.
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Telecoms should be recognised as key industry

A senior industry executive urged governments to remove import duties on telecoms equipment for at least 3 years to support the expansion of network coverage.
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Court bars telcos from disrupting Nairtime

A Federal High Court order protects micro-lending access for millions of Nigerians amid regulatory disputes.
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Nigeria probes poor service quality by telcos

Lawmakers demand stricter oversight from the telecommunications regulator following persistent network outages and dropped calls.
 
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