Telecoms

Ghana, The Gambia to sign free roaming agreement

The agreement intends to cut the cost of telecom services for people traveling between Ghana and The Gambia.
Samuel Mungadze
1:40
4 hours ago

Bayobab elevates Rabih Kanaan as MD of East to West

Kanaan will oversee the East to West holding company, driving the strategic growth and execution of Bayobab’s operations across key markets.
1:40

MTN, Telecoming launch cloud gaming offering, Cloudplay

The offering enables MTN users in South Africa to access a number of cloud-based video games, without the need for downloads or high-end gaming consoles.
2:50
Yesterday

Econet network upgrades pay off in half-year performance

The telco said continued network infrastructure modernisation programme has had a positive impact on the business as it launched initiatives to improve customer experience.
2:30
Tuesday

Vodacom Group unveils plan to train a million African youths

Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across Africa and upskill young people.
2:10

Telecom Egypt data centre gets Tier III design certification

Tier III accreditation confirms a data centre's dependability, availability, and fault tolerance.
1:50

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.
1:50

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.
2:00

South Africa leads Africa on download speeds

The country's download speed is 50% faster than second-placed Zimbabwe and more than four times faster than last-placed Angola.
2:00

Telecom Egypt, Vodafone sign $600m 5G infrastructure deals

The agreements serve as Telecom Egypt’s strategic plan monetise its network, a foundation for delivering 5G services.
2:40

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.
1:10

Nigerian telcos seek reforms to sustain sector

Telcos are urging the government to focus on regulatory reforms that will allow them to build and sustain infrastructure.