Bart Hofker

MTN Group picks insider Abbad Reda to lead Zambia operations

Abbad Reda has taken over the reins at MTN Zambia from current CEO, Bart Hofker.
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1:20
Dec 29, 2022

Zambia gov’t looks to strengthen bond between Fintechs and MNOs

Strategy begins with full automation of airtime purchases, phasing out of scratch cards.
1:30
Nov 29, 2022

Zambia targets 100% network coverage by 2024

Government plans to leverage revenue generated from spectrum auction to invest in telecommunications tower construction.
2:00
Nov 25, 2022

Zambia progresses with commercial 5G as MTN announces rollout

Operator plans to reach 100% 5G coverage in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola by the middle of 2023.
3:50
Aug 26, 2022

Zambian telcos mobilise behind lobby group

Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has officially launched to serve as lobby group for GSM telecommunication operators.
1:50
Jan 11, 2022

MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service

Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
1:30
Mar 26, 2021

MTN Zambia targets 274 sites for frequency migration

Operator looks to complete migration process by 27 March 2021.
1:50
Dec 22, 2020

Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN

Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
2:00
Nov 6, 2020

MTN Zambia notches up 4.5m mobile money customers

Operator said COVID-19 has definitely played a key role.
1:50
May 20, 2020

MTN Zambia initiates K180m network upgrade

Operator announces launch of ‘Project Summer’ project.
2:10
Mar 26, 2020

Zambia’s Chamber of Commerce calls for suspension of comms taxes

Once taxes are suspended, operators can then reduce the cost of services to customers, organisation claims.
1:30
Jan 27, 2020

MTN Zambia launches new 3G, 4G phones

'Dandy' and 'Rio' Android smartphones expected to add value to business environment and address digital divide.