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Tanzania, Kenya boost cross-border connectivity with fibre link

The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation says the new cross-border fibre link aims to strengthen digital competitiveness, expand the scope of high-speed communication services, and stimulate the growth of the digital economy for East Africa.
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18 Jul

Econet leverages AI to enhance operations in Zimbabwe

The telco said as it extends 5G coverage, AI-based apps are becoming core to its operations.
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Morocco opens bidding for 5G network licenses

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

Camtel battles wave of sabotage crippling fibre network

In the latest attack, which occurred during the night of 13 to 14 July, unidentified individuals destroyed critical infrastructure, including fibre cables and distribution boxes.
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Check Point picks Diego Arrabal as VP for EEMEA region

The company said Arrabal brings more than two decades of experience leading multicultural teams in the cyber security and technology sectors.
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9 Jul 2025

Fire damages Telecom Egypt's Ramses Exchange

The fire destroyed the ten-story Ramses Exchange, killing four people and injuring 26 others.
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7 Jul 2025

Cameroon sanction telcos over quality of service

Cameroon's telecom regulator penalised MTN and Orange $4.6 million for poor service quality and alleged irregular rates.
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2 Jul 2025

Technical glitches hamper SIM registrations in Nigeria

SIM swaps, replacements, and new activations have all been affected as telcos transition to a new ID verification system.
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18 Jun 2025

Orange, Huawei push 5G expansion in Egypt

The companies said the launch of 5G seeks to improve user experiences while also generating new business models and smart ecosystems in areas such as smart cities.
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30 May 2025

Orange Egypt 5G initiative gets financial backing

The funding includes €39 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and around €35.6 million from Banque Misr's Dubai office.
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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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