MTN Zambia, Starlink first to Direct-to-Cell connectivity

The pact intends to replace legacy infrastructure with modern technology to substantially boost 4G coverage while expanding its 5G footprint.

While African telecommunications providers spin off towers to raise capital and enable sharing, Namibia’s MTC has no immediate plans to separate its towers.

Telecom Networks Malawi has announced plans to build a third datacentre within three months as it launches Voice over LTE technology.

The latest development in MTN's peaceful withdraw from Syria comes more than four years after the company announced plans to leave the Middle East and focus on its booming operations on the continent.

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.

The telco said the partnership reflects a bigger reality: in an increasingly digital world, connectivity is not secondary to humanitarian response, but rather fundamental.

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 has introduced Tarana’s next-generation fixed wireless access technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.