9 Apr

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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31 Mar

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.
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30 Mar

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.
30 Mar

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.
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30 Mar

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.
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30 Mar

Zambia mobile sector records 14% revenue growth

Revenues of the country’s mobile network operators exceeded $698 million in 2025.
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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.
27 Mar

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.
 
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