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
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
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
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
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
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
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.