Ethiopia plots own social network to replace global offerings
But any locally developed offering needs to scale to be successful, according to market analyst.
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MTN evaluates Afghan exit plans as Taliban retakes Kabul
The telco says it is assessing its options to leave the volatile country, but for now, it will continue to offer services to its millions of subscribers in the region.
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COVID-19 forces Africa into tech introspection
Amid the frenzy of fear and lockdown, Africa’s ICT and telecommunications markets have a chance to leapfrog, one analyst suggests.
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Liquid Telecom confirms land-based fibre link East and West Africa
New high-capacity digital corridor via DRC established.
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Namibian govt unfazed by critics of 081-everyone project
Minister recently joined state-owned telco Telecom Namibia for launch of another rural mobile and broadband site.
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MTN, Vodacom eye opportunity in Ethiopia
Both MTN and Vodacom see great expansion opportunity in Ethiopia, as the government moves to open the market to foreign investment.
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SA leads online purchases in Africa: PayPal
Firm exec expects country's 2018 spending to reach R63 billion.
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Fight for lower interconnection rates in Mozambique, Tanzania justified
Analysts say move by regulators to reduce tariffs benefits consumers and is in line with trends in developed markets.
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Africa's manufacturers slow on software adoption
Connectivity, maturity of business environment remain challenges.
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Nigeria emerges as e-commerce leader
Disrupt Africa report finds less than 30% of African e-commerce start-ups profitable due to lack of funding.
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Nigeria emerges as Africa e-commerce leader
Disrupt Africa report finds less than 30% of African e-commerce start-ups profitable due to lack of funding.
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MTN survives Nigeria fine debacle
Two years after the financial and reputational damage caused by the mega fine imposed on MTN Nigeria, the group has largely learnt from the experience.