Madagascar lowers telecommunications tax to 8%

Industry regulator mandated to approve executive positions at Econet Telecom Lesotho and Vodacom Lesotho.

IBM, in conjunction with ITWeb, will host an executive webinar on 2 December 2020

Company announces activation of 82km of fibre in a cross-border network into Southern African country.

Operator announces launch of MTN Gameworld platform for subscribers.

French company’s mandate is to position telco to provide coverage for 40% of the population.

Even though fibre remains a niche technology, South Africa has the highest number of fibre-based connections in the region.

The operator has been issued with a provisional licence to provide 5G “on full scale” according to authorities.

The digital device and services firm has partnered with retailer Cash Crusaders to make the 3G smart feature phone available.

Thanks to consumer adoption of e-Commerce and new digital payments says Craig Duggan, Commercial Head at Transaction Junction.

The company signs a series of contracts in Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar and Benin, which it says highlights its growing footprint in the region.

Industry regulator MACRA has drafted the Communication Type Approval Regulation 2020.

Roll out of laser-beam based technology service is scheduled for 2021 in Zimbabwe.