Ovum

Africa's mobile data revenue to double by 2024

However, poor infrastructure and digital divide factors will continue to hold back digital development in Africa, says Ovum.
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2:20
Jan 15, 2019

Connectivity to underpin intra-African economic integration

 Market research predicts digitally reinforced economic growth in Africa.
2:00
Jan 14, 2019

FinTech, 5G key to continued FDI in Africa

These markets are expected to generate more investment in an otherwise slower year expected for the continent, say analysts.
2:30
May 15, 2018

East Africa to rev up mobile broadband users to 186 million

Ovum predicts that the total number of mobile subscribers across the region will peak at 186 million by 2022.
3:10
Mar 1, 2017

OTT services a headache for Nigeria's tech regulator

NCC's policy division releases management report amid calls by telcos to block services.
2:20
Nov 15, 2016

African mobile subscriptions set to pass 1 billion

Research suggests data and digital service revenue will drive the next phase of growth in Africa's telecoms market.
4:20
Jun 14, 2016

MTN stock bounces back

MTN's share price rose 13% on the back of the news it is paying less than half of a hefty fine in Nigeria.
2:00
Mar 17, 2016

Zambia considers social media ban in govt

Country follows recent development in Tanzania where officials are reportedly on the verge of banning the use of social media during work hours.
2:10
Feb 3, 2016

E-commerce as a catalyst for job creation in Kenya

Analysts and operators agree on the need for the country's youth to explore online business opportunities.
3:30
May 20, 2015

SA union presses ahead with MTN strike

No firm response from union on time frame for industrial action.
1:20
Feb 3, 2015

'Tariff cut to hit Zim telecom investment'

Enforced tariff reduction could slow intensive capital investment into industry say experts.
10:50
Dec 3, 2014

Africa's top game-changing tech trends in 2015

An overview of what ICT professionals view as the most significant trends to expect next year.