Ericsson deepens African agenda with schools project

By 2025, the partnership will enable millions of Orange Money wallets to accept digital payments, hence increasing financial inclusion in seven countries.

The deal is part of Sierra Leone’s Big Five Agenda, which includes improving ICT infrastructure in the country.

The upgrades have been completed in Freetown and will carry on to the country’s four provinces.

Orange Smart Energies says the platform is now open to energy producers in Africa and the Middle East and it guarantees payment via mobile money.

In a deal with AWS, IBM has expanded software availability to 92 countries through the AWS Marketplace, including a plethora of nations across Africa.

Djibouti, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have all implemented PAPSS through their central banks.

UK Visas and Immigration is moving fee payments for visa applications to online platforms discontinuing cash payments.

NATCOM forces operators to offer free calls as a result of service issues.

Industry regulator NATCOM selects Subah Infosolutions from a dozen bidders.

French telco completes 100% acquisition of 1.3 million customer strong mobile operator.

French telecommunications firm to acquire Airtel’s subsidiaries in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone.