Telecoms

Cameroon sanction telcos over quality of services

MTN, Orange, Camtel and Nexttel will cumulatively pay fines amounting to $9.8 million.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
1:40
Thursday

MFS Africa crowned ‘Fintech of the Year’

The company received the top accolade at the African Banker Awards, after being recognised for outstanding contributions to Africa’s fintech industry.
2:00
Thursday

Liquid Dataport signs West Africa connectivity agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, Liquid Dataport will offer Viasat’s connectivity services, working through local partners.
2:40
Wednesday

South African regulator opens up 6 GHz Wi-Fi spectrum

The lower 6GHz frequency band offers several benefits and a much-needed boost for Wi-Fi services.
2:20
Tuesday

EU, Germany, Estonia launch digital transformation centre in Kenya

The $29 million, three-year project seeks to strengthen Kenya’s digital economy.
2:30

US gov’t pushes data centres throughout Africa

The US says it is laying the groundwork for a digital revolution on the continent, by increasing access to cloud-based technologies.
1:40

ADC pens interconnect deal with London Internet Exchange

The partnership’s goal is to add value to local network communities, LINX membership and data centre facilities across Africa.
0:50
Monday

Cameroon’s Nexttel searching for new investors

The telco intends to expedite new investments in infrastructure as it  seeks to overtake MTN, Orange and Camtel.
1:30

Angola Cables, Orange seal infrastructure sharing agreement

Angola Cables and Orange will now offer seamless connectivity to the Djoliba Network and other global destinations.
3:20

ADC to construct new 10 MW data centre in Ghana

Backed by US development fund, the new facility will be built in Accra with the first phase is scheduled to be completed within 12 months.
2:50

Microsoft to connect additional 40m in Africa, Latin America

Microsoft’s Airband initiative seeks to extend Internet access to 100 million Africans living in unserved and underserved areas.
3:20
17 May

South African telcos demand tax relief as power cuts bite

Mobile operators have suggested several steps the government can take to mitigate the effects of power cuts on the sector and economy.