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MTN renews operating licence in war-torn South Sudan

The company say the licence enables it to plan and invest strategically in the infrastructure and technology that will fuel the country's future connectivity.
Lezeth Khoza
1:40
2 Apr

MTN, Huawei deploy new antenna to enhance 5G in Zambia

According to the firms, the new antenna, Meta-Active Antenna Unit, provides higher coverage area and bandwidth while requiring less energy than standard antennas.
1:30
27 Mar

Italian Sparkle, AI-Bawaba boost Libyan connectivity

The two aim to provide an end-to-end solution with value-added services, using Sparkle's portfolio and international footprint and AI-Bawaba's local expertise.
1:40
Mar 6, 2025

Nigerian MVNO EMOSIM debuts the country’s first travel eSIM

The firms say that the travel industry alone is promising, with over 1.2 million Nigerians travelling abroad each year, making the trip e-SIM a suitable launch offering.
1:00
Feb 21, 2025

Camtel deploys 75 engineers to boost service quality

Camtel plans to tackle frequent network problems by expanding its technical personnel and embracing emerging technologies.
1:00
Feb 10, 2025

Nigeria, Sweden pen agreement to enhance connectivity

The project will help inform regulatory decisions and guide the expansion of connectivity in underserved areas across Nigeria.
1:40
Jan 28, 2025

MTN South Sudan, Zain celebrate lifting of social media ban

According to the National Communication Authority, the suspension was meant to avoid any further escalation of violence.
1:30

Bayobab Zambia invests in bridging digital divide

The company handed over computers to a rural schools, saying the project aims to bridge the digital divide and provide students with access to technology.
1:20
Sep 10, 2024

MTN Cameroon waits for regulations to deploy 5G

MTN says it is interested in bringing 5G to Cameroon as part of its strategy to ensure that the technology it delivers keep up with the times.
1:20
Oct 20, 2023

NuRAN Wireless obtains operating licence in Cameroon

The company received its category 1 license for delivering and operating shared passive infrastructure to support digital communication networks.
1:10
Jul 7, 2023

Airtel Kenya unveils 5G in expansion drive

The telecom provider is expanding network coverage to meet the growing demand for data services
1:30
Jun 22, 2023

Airtel Kenya expands network coverage

The expansion project includes the deployment of 349 new sites by the end of the year, with an additional 300 sites in the pipeline.