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4 Jun

Telecom Namibia only deploying 5G base stations

The telco says the move marks a significant milestone in the journey to build a robust and secure digital future for Namibia.
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Vodacom names new CEO of international markets, Vodafone Egypt

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.
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3 Jun

Jumia welcomes AXIAN Telecom as a new investor post-MTN era

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.
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Ethio Telecom partners Bankai for international voice termination

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

9mobile secures approval for roaming on MTN network

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.
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29 May

MTN MoMo, Onafriq partner on remittances in South Sudan

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

Safaricom pledges $500m to develop AI infrastructure in East Africa

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.
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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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26 May

MTN gets inducted into inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame

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.
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IHS Nigeria, NSCDC partner to safeguard infrastructure

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

M-PESA boosts MSME lending with new credit options

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