Telecoms

MTN Group clears Ralph Mupita of misconduct allegations

The telco’s board accepted probe findings and is of the view the matter has been addressed and is now closed.
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1:10
Thursday

Malawi, Huawei to launch Smart Village Initiative

The program's goal is to leverage digital technology to provide equitable and efficient services in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
1:20
Wednesday

Teledoctor, OneLife Assurance collaborate on telehealth

Teledoctor’s remote health services will be available for LifeOne Assurance policyholders across Zambia.
1:30
Wednesday

Mauritius rolls out free mobile data packages for youths

The measure is part of government plans to enhance digital access and connectivity for young people and facilitates their engagement in educational, professional, and social activities.
5:10

Leveraging voice biometrics for enhanced security, seamless customer experience: The Smartz Solutions approach

With Smartz Solutions’ voice biometrics integrated into its omnichannel platform, authentication can occur in real-time during a natural conversation.
1:40
Wednesday

Sudan secures $3m networking, subsea fibre boost

War-ravaged Sudan receives communications investment to revive destroyed telecom equipment and increase network coverage.
0:50
Tuesday

Hotspot, Solarkiosk partner to boost rural connectivity

The two companies are combining forces to help improve energy availability to rural tower sites, thus improving connectivity access.
1:30
Tuesday

Nigeria moving to cloud in terrorism fight

Nigeria’s branch of the WFP's humanitarian telecoms agency is weighing up cloud options to ensure service provision in the country’s terrorism hotspots.
2:10
Tuesday

NCC issues new QoS targets for Nigerian telcos

Failure to meet each parameter attracts a N5 million fine, with an additional N500 000 per day for the period the infraction lasts.
2:10

Former MTN Group CEO Sifiso Dabengwa dies

The telecoms veteran served as CEO of MTN Group from March 2011 to November 2015.
1:10
30 Aug

Zambia secures Huawei comms towers donation

The government directed Zamtel to install the towers in remote locations around the Southern African country.
1:40

Nigeria gets tough with SIM verifications, sets last deadline

The regulator expects that by September 15, 2024, no SIM card operating in Nigeria will not be linked to a valid national identity number.
2:30

MTN makes board changes to Fintech business, Bayobab

The mobile operator appoints four non-executive directors to the boards of its Fintech and Bayobab divisions.