Cameroon labour union warns MTN account seizure could fuel unrest
A recent court order to freeze MTN Cameroon’s MoMo account at Afriland First Bank is an offshoot of an ongoing case between Cameroonian business mogul Ahmadou Baba Danpullo and South Africa’s First National Bank.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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MTN commits $225m capex to Cameroon
The telco will invest in technology, network and its fintech business in the country, but is seeking government action against a garnishee order on its accounts.
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Cameroonians protest over poor mobile networks
Subscribers switched their devices to “Flight Mode” between 12pm and 2pm to express disapproval with quality of service.
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Orange Cameroun to challenge MTN mobile money dominance
Orange mobile money service now available to non-Orange subscribers.
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MTN Cameroon CEO launches charm offensive
Mitwa Ng'ambi has met with several industry operators and stakeholders to gage level of support, activity and cooperation.
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MTN’s Mitwa Ng’ambi aims to hit ground running in Cameroon
Focus areas include Ambition 2025 strategy, subscriber base increase, and company’s contribution to mobile money segment.
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MTN Cameroon pens solar power deal to boost rural connectivity
Operator enters into partnership with Rural Electrification Agency (AER) to deploy antennas and relay stations.
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MTN Cameroon, Camtel pen national roaming agreement
Camtel’s subscribers will benefit from access to MTN’s existing network infrastructure, which covers 97% of population with 2G, 90% with 3G and 70% with 4G.
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MTN Cameroon propels Fusion to broker fresh digital deals
MTN Fusion is the company’s flagship partnership development programme.
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Global rating agencies give telcos in Cameroon point to ponder
MTN Cameroon identified as having the best network in 2021.
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Regulator delays MTN Cameroon’s 5G ambitions
“We requested a testing license two years ago and we still don’t have feedback from the regulator,” says company’s communications manager.