Airtel Kenya pays US$40m to boost spectrum spread

Half the country’s population has no internet access, according to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology.

Industry analyst comments on company's recent financial report.

Uganda Communications Commission releases findings of a recent quarterly report.

Telecommunications industry has registered modest growth across all major indicators.

Newly elected Hakainde Hichilema said his administration will formulate respective policies, and look to SADC and Africa first for investment.

Country’s regulator clears telcos to separate their digital financial business (mobile money) from the cellular network operations to capitalise on opportunity.

But internet subscription registered marginal growth according to industry regulator report.

Company looks to increase its footprint across kiosks, mini-shops and Airtel money shops.

A Comparitech report reflects the ranking of the countries based on 'harsh' regulation practices.

Network to be rolled out in June 2020 with the help of China's Huawei Technologies.

Consumer Association says the situation challenges the country's financial inclusion agenda.