Guinea’s Fintech strengthened with new mobile microloan service
Fintech firm Optasia has announced the launch of a microloan service with Ecobank Guinea, via MTN Mobile Money.
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2:40
Orange Digital Centre opened in Guinea
Centre to train youth in digital technology and enhance their employability.
1:20
Guinea Bissau revives defunct local telecoms operator
Government reissues licences to Guinea Telecom, as well as its mobile unit Guinetel.
1:20
MTN announces new leadership for Guinea-Bissau
Eliane Houphouet-Boigny appointed CEO, takes over from Freddie Mokoena.
1:10
Orange Bissau invests 13.4bn FCFA into network upgrade
Intention to modernise the mobile access network and extend rural coverage to over 1,000 new villages.
2:40
Global Voice Group, Guinea partnership to digitise regulation
Country’s industry regulator pens agreement with GVG to deploy a mobile and digital ecosystem regulation platform.
1:40
Guinea announces May deadline for subscriber identification
Access to networks and services will be cut off for unidentifiable subscriber lines.
2:10
MTN Guinea-Bissau fined nearly US$1.3-million
Operator accused of anomalies in its tariff structure.
1:30
Guinea's Guilab pens distribution agreement with Facebook
Partners believe roll out will lead to improved user experience.
1:40
Guinea Telecom battles to attract partnerships
Huawei among several companies to rebuff approaches by the new market entrant.
1:30
Guinea's internet exchange point is ready - minister
Officials promise an improved user experience, but have not confirmed a date for rollout.
1:30
Gemalto modernises Guinean national voter register
Guinea's Electoral Commission partnered with a digital security company to secure October election.
1:30
MTN Guinea to roll-out 3G services
Country has five telecoms operators but one of the world’s lowest internet penetration rates.