Ethiopia’s telecommunications hit hard by conflict
Government criticised for its handling of the crisis, with potential investors delaying commitments.
Tawanda Karombo
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Ethiopia officially opens up bidding for second licence
Government allows mobile wallet to be incorporated.
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Kenyatta urges Ethiopia to reconsider stance on mobile money services
Kenya’s President urges authorities to allow foreign service providers to bolster local market competition.
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Ethiopia backtracks on decision to restrict mobile money services
Government said it has forgone US$500m by preventing foreign operators from rolling out services.
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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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Efforts to fully restore communication in Tigray futile says Ethio Telecom
Ongoing fighting has damaged lines to Mekelle core site.
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US$800m in funding behind Ethiopia telco licence, Liquid datacentre drive
US-based Development Finance Corporation backs consortium bid for license and Liquid’s datacentre ambitions.
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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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Ethiopia’s internet shutdown triggers response
Human Rights Watch lobbies the country’s authorities over two-month long shutdown of communications, online services.
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Ethiopia losing US$4.5 million daily due to internet shut down
Nationwide shutdown following coup attempt.
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Ethiopia leverages infrastructure-led investment
Country's ICT sector grew by 7%, according to latest statistics from IDC.
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Ethiopia edges closer to privatise Ethio Telecom
Prime Minister establishes advisory council to oversee process.