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26 May

New tower enhances connectivity in rural Zambia

According to the Zambian government, the new tower is part of a 51-communication tower project aimed at improving connectivity.
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12 Nov 2024

South Africa leads Africa on download speeds

The country's download speed is 50% faster than second-placed Zimbabwe and more than four times faster than last-placed Angola.
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12 Dec 2023

Zambia adopts 4G as the new standard, phases out 2G and 3G networks

"We're getting rid of 2G. We want all towers to have internet access," the minister stated. "Every tower from now on will only be 4G and upwards internet enabled."
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10 Nov 2023

US-based Parallel wins East Africa 2G, 4G deployment deal

The company has been awarded multiple projects to establish sites in rural East Africa that will support 2G and 4G connections.
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1 Aug 2023

MTN Ghana blocks 4.9m SIMs on regulator’s directive

The SIM disconnection exercise ordered by the NCA saw the telco’s subscriber base decrease by 1.6% year-on-year, to 27.3 million.
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Africa’s Talking leans on tech in fighting FGM on the continent

The tech company believes tapping into technologies can play a meaningful role in eradicating female genital mutilation by improving access to information and education.
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9 May 2019

Vodacom Congo denies licence renewal allegations

Network operator responds to claims it underpaid authorities when it secured its 2G license in 2015.
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16 May 2012

Movitel Mozambique upgrades networks

Operator injects $117 million into its infrastructure.