MTN Group gets new exec for IT core design

The ICT minister promised government's assistance in enabling forex access to improve Airtel Malawi's service delivery.

The endorsement positions the $1.6 billion (Sh204.3 billion) deal as a critical release valve for the National Treasury.

Under the new system, all mobile phone users will be forced to register their SIM cards, guaranteeing that all active cards are associated with verified individuals or companies.

A proposed overhaul of service quality rules could force mobile operators to invest heavily in upgrades after fresh data showed none of the major players currently meet the regulator’s proposed 90% compliance target.

The upgrades come as SIM swap scams are becoming a serious security threat globally, affecting an estimated 25% of mobile subscribers in countries such as Kenya.

Aïcha Touré has more than 12 years of expertise in the telecom, technology, and financial services sectors.

The business advised shareholders on Tuesday to continue exercising caution while dealing with the company's securities until a circular on delisting is published.

The increase in prices is part of the telco's frantic effort to break-even by March 2027.

As AFCON 2025 unfolds in Morocco, Orange’s landmark deal with CAF is turning smartphones into front-row seats.

The next 2026 review is set to be another chapter in a decade-long battle in which Kenyan telecoms have traded legal blows, lobbied fiercely, and accused each other of economic sabotage.

Namibia’s largest mobile operator posted after-tax earnings of $60 million for 2025, driven by strong prepaid growth, enterprise demand and rising data usage.