US-based Kappa Pay raises US$2.1m to bolster Africa presence

Doc Authentic rolled out by National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC).

Fifty fledgling businesses selected from nine countries have access to the non-equity fund.

Funding received from International Development Association (IDA).

Company will go up against rivals MTN and Orange for market share.

Company looks to complete 242 telecommunications sites by 2022 as part of agreement with Orange Cameroon.

Camtel subscribers will be able to remain connected to telecommunications services by switching to MTN’s network.

Regulator draws up list of 114 operators that must file annual activity reports for 2020.

“We requested a testing license two years ago and we still don’t have feedback from the regulator,” says company’s communications manager.

Operator is focused on extending network coverage in rural areas and looks to cement market position with subscriber analysis tool.

Cameroon Employers’ Union bemoans lack of an independent authority or regulator to oversee the protection of information.

Ambassador of Brazil to Cameroon Vivian Loss Sanmartin pledges support.

Intention is to strengthen company’s position in the market.