Loadshedding hits Zambia and Zimbabwe’s telecoms industry

Report shows Sudan experienced the most shutdowns, followed by Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, and Somalia.

Officials confirm it will challenge a decision by the International Court of Arbitration.

Joint venture between the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (Zesco) and UAE investment funding organisation MASDAR.

Airtel Malawi and Telekom Networks Malawi have increased the price of data bundles by 10%.

ICT Association of Malawi and the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry have called for tax review.

Investment in network continues, with extended reach and 5G launch on the cards.

Reserve Bank of Malawi urges local financial services market to help drive financial inclusion through digital channels.

Industry regulator has begun process to identify and licence new services provider.

Industry regulator confirms spike in broadband subscriptions to 23.7 million amid an increase in partnerships established to tap into demand for digital services and devices.

Company secretary cautions that the projections are based on a trading update and attributed to the impact of weakened local currency.

Aim to reduce the cost of broadband access from the current rate of 10.1% of a Zimbabwean’s average monthly income, to 2%.

Strategy begins with full automation of airtime purchases, phasing out of scratch cards.