MTN Group appoints David Behr to lead new enterprise strategy
MTN, which operates in 19 markets and has over 290 million consumers, is doubling down on enterprise innovation by appointing David Behr to oversee its streamlined business unit.
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Morocco opens bidding for 5G network licenses
This process, according to the regulator, aims to provide the Kingdom of Morocco with the latest technologies to support its economic development.
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Safaricom loses legal battle over Bonga Points expiry rule
Kenya’s High Court has rejected Safaricom’s bid to reinstate its Bonga Points expiry policy, ruling it unconstitutional and a violation of consumer rights.
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Camtel battles wave of sabotage crippling fibre network
In the latest attack, which occurred during the night of 13 to 14 July, unidentified individuals destroyed critical infrastructure, including fibre cables and distribution boxes.
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MTN Uganda CEO welcomes new chief marketing officer
With over 15 years of experience in telecom and consumer marketing, Sylvia Elsheikh has been named CMO of MTN Uganda.
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Fire damages Telecom Egypt's Ramses Exchange
The fire destroyed the ten-story Ramses Exchange, killing four people and injuring 26 others.
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Cameroon sanction telcos over quality of service
Cameroon's telecom regulator penalised MTN and Orange $4.6 million for poor service quality and alleged irregular rates.
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MTN pledges South Sudan network expansion
The telco promised to improve connectivity, provide appropriate power supply, and address network outages.
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Nigeria intends to decrease telecoms' $350m diesel costs
A recently formed partnership will concentrate on delivering renewable energy solutions, particularly for telecom sites in remote and underdeveloped locations.
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MTN Nigeria gets approval to sign 9Mobile roaming pact
MTN said the development marks a significant milestone for the sustainability of the telecommunications industry.
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Technical glitches hamper SIM registrations in Nigeria
SIM swaps, replacements, and new activations have all been affected as telcos transition to a new ID verification system.
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Safaricom Ethiopia hits 10 million active customers
The telco said this milestone represents a significant step forward in the company's commitment to enabling Ethiopia's digital transformation.