IFC subscribes to 16% of Liquid Telecom’s US$620m bond issue
Company is facing risks linked to regional uncertainty, but is on course for steady revenue performance says ratings agency Fitch.
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Zimbabwe establishes national datacentre amid concern over data privacy
Despite criticism, authorities insist the resource will help digitalise departments and reinforce e-government strategy.
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Lukewarm response to Ethiopia’s available telco licences
Country’s Communications Authority confirms that no official bids have been received to date.
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Econet ordered to stop COVID-19 spam
Zimbabwe’s High Court orders telco to stop sending unsolicited messages to subscribers.
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Econet seeks to stabilise with share buy-back scheme
Management confident company can repay debt obligations, despite precarious position.
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Tech, telecommunications investment a windfall for Africa’s billionaires
Forbes Africa details exploits of several entrepreneurs who have made it onto the list.
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Egypt’s plan to tap into telecoms and increase GDP
ICT Minister announces government’s target of 8% in the next three years.
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Poor data protection places Tunisia’s citizens at risk says report
AccessNow raises concerns, including the use of robots for surveillance.
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Africa’s e-health start-ups get lion’s share of investment capital
About US$625,6m of the US$701.4m total funding for African start-ups in 2020 went to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt.
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Facebook blocks Uganda accounts ahead of elections
Social network cites Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour.
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Zimbabwe’s Econet capitalises on boost in digital traffic
Onset of COVID-19 appears to be boosting digital adoption and related support services such as SMS and data.
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Zimbabwe under new lockdown as COVID-19 infections spike
Telecommunication and FinTech firms continue to operate as essential services.