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South Sudan engages leaders to transform telecoms

The group discussed critical industry issues such as taxation, shipment delays, foreign exchange limits, SIM card clearing, and the push for digital and electronic payments.
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4 Mar

MTN, UNHCR partner to connect 20m refugees

The telco said the partnership reflects a bigger reality: in an increasingly digital world, connectivity is not secondary to humanitarian response, but rather fundamental.
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Mupita drives MTN’s pivot from telco to techCo

At MWC Barcelona 2026, MTN Group CEO signalled a decisive shift toward AI-driven networks, fintech expansion and infrastructure ownership, positioning Africa’s largest operator to lead the continent’s next digital growth cycle.

Paratus Zambia adds next-generation fixed wireless technology

Paratus Zambia has introduced Tarana’s next-generation fixed wireless access technology.
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27 Feb

Teary Strive Masiyiwa ends 26-year silence

In an emotional address at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s extraordinary general meeting, Strive Masiyiwa explained why Zimbabwe’s largest telecom operator is delisting from the stock exchange and unveiling a bold $3 billion AI and infrastructure expansion plan.
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23 Feb

MTN Ghana secures $1.1bn boost as AI push deepens

MTN Ghana has announced a fresh US$1.1 billion investment over three years to expand 4G and 5G coverage, build large-scale data centres and power AI ambitions.
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20 Feb

Nigerian banks, telcos finally settle $200m clash after 5yrs

The 5-year USSD conflict originated as a result of unpaid corporate invoicing for mobile banking sessions, forcing telecom operators to threaten several banks with disconnection.
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Africa fuels Orange financial success

The telco attributed double-digit growth in mobile data, Orange Money, and broadband services across its 18 African and Middle Eastern markets to group earnings exceeding expectations.
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Lesotho engages Vodacom on digitisation

The telco pledged to bolster the Mountain Kingdom's digital transformation,
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Maroc Telecom soars to $760M profit

Growth in Moov Africa subsidiaries and resilient domestic operations pushed revenue higher, underscoring the strategic importance of regional diversification in Africa’s fast-evolving telecom sector

Start-up king joins Paratus Rwanda

Innocent Mutimura has been appointed as country manager of Paratus Rwanda.

Crossing borders, confronting realities: Why Africa’s connectivity gap is the next great infrastructure mission

Connectivity in Africa is not just an engineering exercise. It is a socio-economic integration process, says Quadrupleplay.
 
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