Safaricom tops Kenya's network quality rankings
The telco emerged as the frontrunner, posting an overall Quality of Service score of 89.72%, well above the regulatory compliance threshold of 80%.
Vodacom calls for collective action to decarbonise Africa’s digital economy
Africa must cut carbon emissions while expanding access to reliable, affordable power that supports development, jobs and digital inclusion.
Egypt tightens digital grip with SIM cards for minors
The parliament is also considering new regulations that will control how minors use social media.
Meet your AI assistant: MobiAgent set to supercharge BPO businesses
MobiAgent automates tasks, handles administration and locates and packages information so people don’t have to, says Shiaam Abrahams, marketing and projects manager at iMobility.
Ethio Telecom moves to remodel legal system
The telco has introduced teleSign, a digital platform that aims to streamline justice delivery, reduce costs, and provide access for millions, including the diaspora.
Masiyiwa’s InfraCo lands on VFEX in record $1bn listing
Backed by a $1 billion valuation, Econet InfraCo’s historic listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange signals a major shift in Zimbabwe’s investment landscape.
Cameroon to unlock stalled mobile phone tax revenue
The new framework aims to fix previous flaws by placing responsibility squarely on importers while digitising the entire process.
Camtel launches tender for 2.3 million SIMs
Delivery is expected within four months of contract notification, suggesting a tight rollout schedule aligned with near‑term commercial objectives.
M-PESA Ethiopia surges 258% as EthSwitch fuels growth
Safaricom’s mobile money platform is gaining rapid traction in Ethiopia, with users hitting 5.2 million as EthSwitch integration unlocks real-time payments, expands merchant reach, and accelerates financial inclusion.
NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers over poor network quality
The country’s telecoms regulator is taking a new stance in its efforts to improve levels of service for mobile subscribers.
Zambia mobile sector records 14% revenue growth
Revenues of the country’s mobile network operators exceeded $698 million in 2025.
MTN ventures into AI future with ODC backing
The telco joined other investors to accelerate ODC’s deployment of an AI-native open-architecture platform unifying communication, sensing, and edge intelligence.
Turmoil as Kenya cracks down on low-end phones
The country’s new device standards are accelerating the shift to modern smartphones, phasing out legacy charging systems while raising the bar on safety, performance and accessibility.