Ethiopia plots own social network to replace global offerings

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.

Amid the frenzy of fear and lockdown, Africa’s ICT and telecommunications markets have a chance to leapfrog, one analyst suggests.

New high-capacity digital corridor via DRC established.

Minister recently joined state-owned telco Telecom Namibia for launch of another rural mobile and broadband site.

Both MTN and Vodacom see great expansion opportunity in Ethiopia, as the government moves to open the market to foreign investment.

Firm exec expects country's 2018 spending to reach R63 billion.

Analysts say move by regulators to reduce tariffs benefits consumers and is in line with trends in developed markets.

Connectivity, maturity of business environment remain challenges.

Disrupt Africa report finds less than 30% of African e-commerce start-ups profitable due to lack of funding.

Disrupt Africa report finds less than 30% of African e-commerce start-ups profitable due to lack of funding.

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.