Blow to Ethiopia govt’s plan to privatise telecommunications
Reports have surfaced which suggest not all key players are on board.
Paul Adepoju
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Orange reaffirms interest in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia gets ball rolling on new telecommunications licenses
Industry regulator confirms consultation with stakeholders over newly drafted directives.
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Ethiopia initiates process to privatise Ethio Telecom
State Minister of Finance says ministry has invited applicants to serve as transaction advisor.
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Ethiopia losing US$4.5 million daily due to internet shut down
Nationwide shutdown following coup attempt.
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Ethio Telecom responds to pressure on network
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Ethiopia edges closer to privatise Ethio Telecom
Prime Minister establishes advisory council to oversee process.
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Ethio Telecom introduces new CEO
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Ethiopia moves to launch 4G
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‘Sudan, South Sudan have a bigger broadband market than Ethiopia’
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