AXIAN Telecom secures $600m bond
Backed by strong investor demand, AXIAN Telecom will use the bond proceeds to refinance debt and scale up its unified Yas mobile and Mixx fintech platforms, bringing streamlined services and connectivity to over 40 million customers across the continent.
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Nigeria, Netherlands collaborate on smart migration
Under the deal, the Dutch government promised to continue supporting technology-driven solutions aimed at improving Nigeria's border control capabilities.
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MTN backs training to boost public sector governance
As part of its 21 Days of Y'ello Care initiative, MTN collaborates with leading public institutions in Accra to build state capacity through leadership training and technology-driven dialogue.
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Tarana, Microsoft enhance Africa’s broadband connectivity
The companies will assist service providers in rural and underserved Africa by providing government-approved telecom equipment, as well as training and technical support.
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MTN Cameroon works with Camusat to expand network
Camusat will supply end-to-end telecom infrastructure and energy solutions under the arrangement, enabling the carrier to extend national coverage and improve network reliability.
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Cairo Summit charts new course for telecom regulation
The MEA regulatory summit highlighted the importance of transparency, network performance insights, and strategic 5G rollouts in shaping the region’s digital future.
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Bill Gates backs Africa’s AI future, pledges most of fortune to continent
Following his bold commitment to donate 99% of his $200 billion fortune to Africa, Bill Gates has established a major AI hub in Nigeria.
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Nigerian regulator reigns in telcos over network outages
The Nigerian Communications Commission has demanded that service providers notify the cause of the service disruption, the affected locations, and the projected time of restoration in advance.
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IHS sells Rwanda business to Paradigm for $274.5m
IHS said the agreement to sell Rwanda operations was carefully considered as part of strategic initiatives targeted at shareholder value-creation.
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Cameroon launches fresh fibre audit as network degrades
The move follows repeated customer complaints about frequent optic fibre cuts, service disruptions, poor and unsteady internet speeds.
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EmpowerBank, EFTCorp push financial inclusion in Zimbabwe
The partnership's goal is to facilitate financial inclusion through scalable digital infrastructure and personalised banking solutions.
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Telecom giants back Uganda’s digital future
Uganda's two largest telcos contributed more than $23 million to the universal access fund, bolstering efforts to expand broadband services to remote areas.