Airtel Zambia faces more sanctions for outages

The telecoms regulator is financing initiatives in Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, and Oshikoto since their 4G coverage is less than 80%.  .

The telco's restructuring plans are in line with the Group's Ambition 2025 strategy, which seeks to unlock value, attract new investors, and ensure regulatory compliance by establishing independent fintech firms in Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.

By merging OneWeb's satellite coverage with its terrestrial networks, Orange pledges to provide continuity of service and increased security as part of a digital inclusion strategy.

9jawap says it is designed to empower grassroots innovators and entrepreneurs, as opposed to established social media platforms in Africa that rely largely on algorithms and offer limited monetisation opportunities.

Five years after MTN sold its stake, Jumia has attracted AXIAN Telecom as a new strategic partner with an 8% stake, indicating renewed trust in the e-commerce platform's turnaround efforts and future prospects.

Econet reorganised its mobile and fintech divisions significantly during the last year, which improved the company's performance.

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.

The Hall of Fame honour, introduced this year by Brand Africa, recognises companies that have exhibited consistent excellence and influence on the continent over the last decade.

According to the Zambian government, the new tower is part of a 51-communication tower project aimed at improving connectivity.

The move follows repeated customer complaints about frequent optic fibre cuts, service disruptions, poor and unsteady internet speeds.

Uganda says it will have access to the internet for all, with the goal of transforming people's lives and the economy.