MTN South Sudan, Zain celebrate lifting of social media ban
According to the National Communication Authority, the suspension was meant to avoid any further escalation of violence.
Phathisani Moyo
3:20
Urgent call to restore telecoms in war-torn Sudan
Nearly 100 humanitarian organisations appeal for return of telecommunications and internet services in Sudan as the war rages on.
2:00
South Sudan launches first international voice gateway
Public-private Partnership in place to facilitate planned introduction of data gateway.
2:50
Zain, IHS pen US$165m tower portfolio agreement
The transaction will be the first sale and leaseback of telecom towers in the Middle East region by a licensed mobile operator.
2:40
Etisalat's Zain deal a game-changer for Sudan's telecoms
Deal awaits regulatory approval, however purchase agreement is as good as completed, according to an industry analyst.
1:30
GSMA launches code of conduct MNOs
Eight MNOs have signed on to endorse a code of conduct for mobile money.
2:50
Zain, Huawei connecting 3,000 South Sudan school children
Children expected to gain access to the internet for the first time thanks to a key partnership.
1:30
Mobile app development training launched in South Sudan
Mobile network Zain and UNESCO partner to support and fund the initiative.
1:30
Zain Sudan launches Bank of Khartoum mobile banking service
Offering dubbed ‘Hassa’ is expected to help with financial transactions and operations.
1:00
Zain suffers subscriber losses in Sudanese markets
Kuwaiti headquartered operator dragged down by its African units.
2:00
Zain records revenue growth in Sudan
Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti headquartered telecoms company reports sluggish South Sudan results.
1:20
Zain upbeat about its Sudan operations
Positive revenues and earnings report reflects good growth for the Kuwaiti firm in Africa.