Cairo Summit charts new course for telecom regulation

The telco says the move marks a significant milestone in the journey to build a robust and secure digital future for Namibia.

The telco said the appointment of Mohamed Abdallah indicates an important milestone in Vodacom's continued efforts to streamline its operating model and drive strategic growth.

Five years after MTN sold its stake, Jumia has attracted AXIAN Telecom as a new strategic partner with an 8% stake, indicating renewed trust in the e-commerce platform's turnaround efforts and future prospects.

The agreement, according to the telco, is an important step towards strengthening Ethiopia's international voice ecosystem.

According to the deal, 9mobile subscribers will have access to MTN's infrastructure for calls, texts, and data in places where 9mobile's coverage is limited or unavailable.

MTN MoMo said its relationship with Onafriq gives convenience to customers who wish to send money back home from the diaspora.

The telco says the investment will also go into developing data centres, edge computing capabilities, and digital skills programs that will empower local developers and enterprises to build AI solutions.

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.

The Hall of Fame honour, introduced this year by Brand Africa, recognises companies that have exhibited consistent excellence and influence on the continent over the last decade.

IHS Towers and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps plan to develop and implement measures to protect telecoms infrastructure.

The newly introduced credit products, which are available through the M-PESA Business App and USSD, aim to give accessible and flexible loan solutions.