Africell invests US$150m into network rollout in Angola
MNO Africell has officially launched commercial mobile phone and data services in Angola.
Michael Malakata
2:10
Africell confirms Afriphone assembly plans for DRC
Company will begin assembly of handsets in January 2022.
1:40
Africell pins hope of early expansion on Angola datacentre
Mobile phone operator believes the facility will serve as the cornerstone of network connectivity service delivery in the country.
2:00
Africell negotiates exit conditions with Uganda’s regulator
The Uganda Communications Commission grants conditional approval.
2:40
Africell confirms Uganda exit amid stiff competition from MTN and Airtel
Company will permanently end all mobile network services in the country by 7 October.
2:00
Africell secures tax exemptions in Angola
Exemptions will enable Africell to have sufficient capital to purchase telecommunications equipment to enable rapid expansion across the country.
3:10
Angola: Nokia pens telecoms deal with Africell
Nokia’s AirScale platform to be rolled out with 5G network support in mind.
1:30
Africell appoints Afghan Wireless MD as Angola CEO
US-owned tech firm looks to construct mobile network in the country over the next five years.
1:50
Africell and Aviat pen multi-million dollar 5G agreement
Companies plan 5G-ready end-to-end disaggregated transmission network across multiple African countries.
2:00
Africell, KaiOS focus on mobile internet adoption in Uganda
Companies announce release of the 4G Vida K242 smart feature phone.
3:10
Africell repositions AfriMoney as part of growth strategy
Africell looks to expand in the DRC, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Uganda, and eventually Angola.