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1 Oct

Nigeria gives students free educational data

Zero-rated access to educational platforms launches on Nigeria's 66th Independence Day.
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30 Sept

Airtel, TNM face Malawi data probe

Consumers report unusually rapid data depletion; the regulator says it will assess billing systems.

Interview: Airtel Money Kenya bets on merchants

Airtel Money plans merchant products within two months, pitching itself as a second wallet after M-PESA.

How Africa’s ‘hidden’ resources can change the energy equation

Energy efficiency is Africa’s most overlooked power source, unlocking growth while expanding access, says Ayman Essam, chief officer: external affairs at Vodacom Group.
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22 Sept

New roadmap targets 1bn connected Africans

The roadmap sets out three priorities for closing the gap: accelerating migration from 2G and 3G handsets to 4G/5G smartphones, integrating energy and connectivity investment, and cutting the cost of reaching rural and underserved communities.
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Mozambique seeks mobile data transparency

New system, due in November, follows consumer complaints about mobile data disappearing too fast.
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Reforms could get more Rwandans online

GSMA says bold policy reforms could connect a million more Rwandans and unlock significant economic gains.

$1.6bn Safaricom deal now unravelling

Vodacom seeks stay after court orders $1.6bn Safaricom stake returned to the state.
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11 Sept

Nigeria strengthens mobile device oversight

The country's telecoms regulator is automating checks on SIM-enabled devices entering the market.
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Mozambique telecoms complaints surge 44%

Mozambique recorded 391,723 consumer complaints about communications services in 2025, highlighting challenges among mobile operators.
 
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