MTN Uganda’s data, fintech surge drive strong growth

Jonathan Katende believes that stablecoins provide a solid, dollar-backed alternative to volatile local currencies, as well as an entry point into the digital economy.

Shiga Digital says Dubai International Financial Centre Innovation will enable it to redefine how pan-African businesses access- and interact with modern financial services.

The Constitutional Court has ordered a new assessment of Nkosana Makate's multibillion-rand dispute with Vodacom, criticising a lower court for failing to analyse important evidence in the case properly.

The two signed an MoU in part addresses the widening gap between Africa’s digital potential and current internet access levels.

The telco said as it extends 5G coverage, AI-based apps are becoming core to its operations.

This process, according to the regulator, aims to provide the Kingdom of Morocco with the latest technologies to support its economic development.

Cameroon's telecom regulator penalised MTN and Orange $4.6 million for poor service quality and alleged irregular rates.

The telco promised to improve connectivity, provide appropriate power supply, and address network outages.

MTN said the development marks a significant milestone for the sustainability of the telecommunications industry.

SIM swaps, replacements, and new activations have all been affected as telcos transition to a new ID verification system.

Relevant ministers, national regulatory agencies, policymakers, and experts recently met in Mbabane, Eswatini, to discuss the bloc's new broadband ambitions.