MTN appoints new executive for global sourcing
Andrew Savage has over two decades of global sourcing and supply chain leadership experience and has played an important part in MTN's procurement transformation journey.
Telecel Zim seeks urgent $50m capitalisation
Corporate rescue practitioners seek $50 million to rehabilitate the debt-ridden mobile operator’s failing network.
Malawi urges fast-track for One Africa Network
High roaming charges are a tax on African unity, says Malawi’s ICT minister while calling for an end to regulatory fragmentation.
MTN Nigeria profit jumps 165% on data demand
Strong data traffic and a stable naira drive robust first-quarter growth for the telecommunications giant.
Nigerian telcos face revenue hit as regulator backs new lenders
In a recent development, the regulator announced five newly licensed digital lenders for airtime and data services.
Vivo works with Credit Direct to finance phones
The initiative allows Nigerian consumers to purchase devices with a 20% deposit and six-month instalments.
Honor expands mobile phones manufacturing in Egypt
A new factory in 10th of Ramadan City will produce three million units annually for regional export.
Infrastructure gaps stall Malawi digital education goals
A national report reveals 85% of Malawian schools lack internet access, threatening the country’s 2030 digital vision.
MTN Nigeria halts Xtratime over credit rules
The telco suspends its airtime borrowing service to align with the strict 2025 Digital Lending Regulations.
Safaricom tops Kenya's network quality rankings
The telco emerged as the frontrunner, posting an overall Quality of Service score of 89.72%, well above the regulatory compliance threshold of 80%.
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.
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.