Mobile

AXIAN steps up effort to uplift youths with Ericsson deal

The two companies have embarked on a significant partnership aimed at digitally upskilling young people.
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MTN Group CEO announces huge Cameroon investments

MTN Group committed to significant investments of $100 million (62.4 billion XAF) in 2025 and $300 million (187.2 billion XAF) over the next three years.
2:40

MTN's new research reinforces efforts to protect children online

The telco yesterday disclosed the results of its Online Child Safety African Insights research, which was conducted together with IPSOS.
1:40

MTN execs discuss structural reforms with President Bola

The MTN delegation met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss issues of common interest.
1:10

Egypt introduces e-sim for the Egyptian market

This comes after four major mobile operators completed the technical tests required to use the eSIM.
1:10

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

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.
1:00

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
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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.
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Nov 22, 2024

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.