High costs weigh heavily on remittances to Africa
Market research shows costs associated with sending remittances to the continent are some of the highest in the world.
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African countries urged to ratify Malabo convention
Cyber crime is a barrier to Africa’s thriving digital economy, according to economists, technology professionals.
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Tanzania joins East Africa’s One Network Area initiative
Following pressure from the East African regional bloc, Tanzania’s government confirms decision to join.
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Cameroon advances in effort to address gender gap in IT
Several organisations, including ITU, collaborate to introduce Connected African Girls Coding Camp in Yaounde.
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Consortium awarded Ethiopia’s new telecoms licence
Consortium will invest US$8.5-billion into their network over the next ten years, according to Bloomberg report.
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MTN Group confirms bid for telecoms licence in Ethiopia
Deadline for submission of bids extended till 26 April 2021.
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Digitalisation, COVID-19 dominates African Finance Ministers conference
Conference has opened in Addis Ababa under the theme “Africa’s sustainable industrialisation and diversification in the digital era in the context of COVID-19.”
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Ethiopia: new operators to be unveiled in a matter of days
Industry regulator reserves frequencies, sets coverage targets for market entrants.
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Blow to Ethiopia govt’s plan to privatise telecommunications
Reports have surfaced which suggest not all key players are on board.
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Orange reaffirms interest in Ethiopia
French telecommunications firm looks to capitalise on what is considered to be the last major market globally to open up.