Mobile

Egypt introduces e-sim for the Egyptian market

This comes after four major mobile operators completed the technical tests required to use the eSIM.
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Thursday

M-PESA hits 34 million customers in Kenya

M-PESA, which turns 18 in March 2025, has grown over the years from a payment and transaction platform to a financial ecosystem that provides credit and savings.
1:40
Wednesday

Nigeria to investigate MTN for poor service delivery

The investigation is taking place this week, during which time the company must present solutions for correcting the problems.
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MTN Group appoints new board member

Sandile Gwala, co-founder and CEO of a business consulting firm, has joined the telco's board of directors.
1:20

MTN Group extends Ralph Mupita’s contract until 2030

The extension of Mupita's contract, according to the telco, will give crucial continuity during a period of significant global and regional uncertainty.
1:10

Orange plans to expand AI models to African languages

The telco says it will fine-tune OpenAI’s open-source speech models and Meta’s openly available Llama 3.1 model to support regional African languages
1:50

MTN Group, ODC unite to push Open RAN across Africa

The firms are setting up a joint lab to assess ORAN solutions that will increase network agility, scalability, and efficiency.
2:40
22 Nov

Kenya sets Africa's smartphone manufacturing pace

Kenya has made significant strides in the local production of smartphones, with over 2.5 million handsets now assembled.
1:40
21 Nov

Ghana, The Gambia to sign free roaming agreement

The agreement intends to cut the cost of telecom services for people traveling between Ghana and The Gambia.
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Remitly, Airtel Tanzania partner to simplify money transfers

The partnership allows Remitly users to send money straight to Airtel Tanzania wallets.
1:40

MTN, Telecoming launch cloud gaming offering, Cloudplay

The offering enables MTN users in South Africa to access a number of cloud-based video games, without the need for downloads or high-end gaming consoles.
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Econet network upgrades pay off in half-year performance

The telco said continued network infrastructure modernisation programme has had a positive impact on the business as it launched initiatives to improve customer experience.