Lack of connectivity is costing Malawi
Study by country’s industry regulator finds that telecommunications could generate an additional US$13m in revenue annually.
Michael Malakata
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Malawi leans on USF in rural mobile comms rollout
Industry regulator confirms plans to establish telecommunications towers in latest project.
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Zimbabwe plans US$6-million ICT infrastructure development project
Rollout of shared base stations to bolster connectivity to remote, under-serviced regions.
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Zim pushes shared infrastructure agenda
Telcos agree on model for now as connectivity to rural and underserviced areas takes precedence in local market.
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Senegal slams new tax on telecoms operators
Companies will have to pay 5% of turnover at the end of each quarter.
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Kenya sets aside US$30 million for connectivity projects
USF moves into second phase, initiates open tender on potential service providers.
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How Zimbabwe's USF plans to connect millions side-lined by telcos
Officials to mobilise resources to build an additional 250 sites that will be shared between three main service providers.
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Kenya's USF to help connect rural population
Community Authority confirms strategy to extend connectivity services to 5.6% population in underserved areas.
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Kenya: telcos secure US$8.3m broadband contract
Education focused project included in Communication Authority's broadband drive.
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Telcos to bankroll Zimbabwe's Health Fund
Finance Minister confirms govt plan to utilise funds to develop e-government platforms and support struggling healthcare services sector.
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Zimbabwe impounds telecom fund for digitalisation
Authorities utilise Universal Services Fund to support state broadcaster's digitalisation program.
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Zim govt urges youth to focus on software
Authorities set aside US$1 million for software and gaming applications.