North Africa dominates smartphone shipments
Africa's smartphone market began 2025 on a strong note, with regional shipments increasing for the eighth straight quarter, according to Canalys.
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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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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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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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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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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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Vodacom Congo denies licence renewal allegations
Network operator responds to claims it underpaid authorities when it secured its 2G license in 2015.