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MTN Group moves forward with localisation initiatives

Africa's largest telecom services provider has spent the last few months increasing its local shareholder base in several of its operating companies.
Samuel Mungadze
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Angola Cables plans fibre rollout in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The company's expansion plan comes as Africa's digital economy is expanding at a rapid pace, making dependable and scalable digital infrastructure critical.
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WIOCC, e& partner to drive telco, hyperscaler growth in Africa

The companies say the partnership underscores their shared vision of empowering Africa’s digital transformation.
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Vodafone Egypt gets $150m new 5G licence

The Egyptian operating arm of Vodacom shows positive growth and performance, as it further commits to the market.
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Safaricom's M-PESA attains top marks in interim results

In the current reporting period, M-PESA contributed 42.9% of Safaricom's service revenue, totalling $600.09 million.
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Campost, FindMe partner to deliver mails in Cameroon

The two signed a partnership deal in the capital, Yaounde, which will allow Campost to use FindMe's technologies to improve operational efficiency.
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MTN Uganda's feud with the taxman continues

The telco informed shareholders it is continuing to engage the authorities in "constructive dialogue" and is hopeful that the ongoing discussions will result in a fair conclusion.
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Janngo Capital closes $78m second fund

With this fundraising, Janngo Capital says it becomes Africa's largest venture capital firm dedicated to advancing gender equality.
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SA’s antitrust body halts huge fibre transaction

In a statement issued yesterday, the Competition Tribunal stated that the proposed deal was rejected after relevant industry consultation.
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Huawei Cloud aims to drive South Africa's digital journey

Huawei Cloud intends to build a local platform that benefits South Africa and its enterprises.
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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita elected to GSMA board

The telco says his presence on  the board will be instrumental in unlocking the potential of mobile technology to support sustainable development and economic growth.
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Telecom firms in South Sudan announce tariff adjustments

The country's three main mobile service providers said the adjustment will ensure the telecoms sector's continued viability in the face of volatile economic conditions.