Telecommunications

Tech executive appointed M-KOPA board chairperson

The well-known technology and telecoms executive is expected to add his expertise to the expanding operations of M-KOPA across Africa.
Phathisani Moyo
1:30
Jul 10, 2024

APTS cyber-attacks target African governments, telcos, energy

MuddyWater, FruityArmor, and Sidewinder are three of the most prominent groups targeting African organisations, according to Kaspersky intelligence.
2:10
Jul 3, 2024

Telecom Egypt signs $600m deal to upgrade infrastructure

The multi-million dollar infrastructure deal was this week signed on the second day of the Egypt-EU Investment Conference launched by the president of Egypt El Sisi and EU president Ursula Von Der Leyen.
1:20
Jun 26, 2024

Camtel turns to parliament to shore up digital laws

During the meeting, MPs and representatives from other tech companies promised to work swiftly to improve the legal environment for the digital sector.
1:00

Zambia welcomes partnerships with Huawei

The country’s government has applauded the support of the Chinese vendor in meeting its digital transformation ambitions.
1:30
Feb 1, 2024

Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
1:40
Apr 7, 2017

Strategic Sub-Saharan Africa Partnership with VOD Communications

Omni Business Solutions has announced a strategic partnership with VOD Communications.
1:20
Apr 7, 2016

Zimbabwe orders state telcos to prepare to share

Southern African country announces the readiness of legal framework that will enforce the sharing of telecommunications infrastructure.
3:40
Oct 20, 2014

Recognising high standards in the fibre industry

The FTTH Council Africa will host an Awards Ceremony at their annual conference to celebrate companies that have consistently worked hard to make a difference in the industry.
0:50
Jan 13, 2014

Somali government downplays al Shabaab internet threats

The militant group last week called for local telecom firms to cut online services.
1:10
Jan 10, 2014

Orange to sell cyber defense offerings in Africa

French telco’s acquisition of IT security firm Atheos could help win more African business.
0:50
Jan 10, 2014

Tanzania fixed line operator struggles to recoup debt

Tanzania Telecommunication Limited (TTLC) has collected less than a third of what it's owed.