MTN Rwanda launches 5G sites across Kigali

The MEA regulatory summit highlighted the importance of transparency, network performance insights, and strategic 5G rollouts in shaping the region’s digital future.

The funding includes €39 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and around €35.6 million from Banque Misr's Dubai office.

Africa's smartphone market began 2025 on a strong note, with regional shipments increasing for the eighth straight quarter, according to Canalys.

Ericsson executives met with Ghana's regulator to discuss collaboration efforts in 5G innovation.

The telco stated that working together with Quickmark will make it easier for people to buy 4G or 5G routers in more convenient locations.

The telco said the modernisation and upgrade of the 4G/5G network in Chalala will drive growth and help empower enterprising people in the community.

The partnership aims to improve the country's digital readiness while also supporting government initiatives to increase internet access and build a strong digital ecosystem.

The Kenyan government says it will work with all partners and stakeholders as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global technology hub.

Mirza Bukva will oversee the development and implementation of telecom partnership initiatives throughout the EMEA region.

According to the firms, the new antenna, Meta-Active Antenna Unit, provides higher coverage area and bandwidth while requiring less energy than standard antennas.

Ericsson says the 5G rollout was based on Time Division Duplexing sites using the 3.5 GHz frequency band and FDD following a repurposing of the existing 4G spectrum.