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5 Jun

MTN Zambia gets authorisation to sell Starlink

MTN Zambia says it will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across rural, peri-urban, and underserved regions.
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DRC becomes latest African nation to embrace Starlink

The Congolese regulator granted Starlink the license, having previously opposed the introduction of the satellite internet service in March 2024.
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10 Apr 2025

AXIAN Telecom gets $100m to boost connectivity

The investment will be used to expand 4G coverage in Madagascar and Tanzania, as well as to support the rollout of 5G sites.
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EFT Corp names Mike Smits as group MD

Smits' new role will focus on driving strategy and digital transformation collaboration in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia.
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8 Apr 2025

DRC pioneers transformative digital identity system

The government says  this initiative will transform all sectors of the DRC's economy by reducing identity fraud and cyber-crime to protect the country's digital future.
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Digital IDs can pave way for fintech innovations in Africa

According to a senior Visa executive, digital identities are one way to minimise regulatory red tape for fintech start-up innovation.
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15 Nov 2024

IBM, SEforALL launch AI solutions for urban development

The solutions allow decision-makers and legislators to map urbanisation and identify energy and infrastructure needs for developing towns.
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21 Jun 2024

Orange Energies opens digital platform for energy companies

Orange Smart Energies says the platform is now open to energy producers in Africa and the Middle East and it guarantees payment via mobile money.
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5 Apr 2024

AXIAN Telecom appoints Badrinath to its board

Vivek Badrinath joins the company board of directors from Vantage Towers where he served as CEO and board chair.
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1 Feb 2024

Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
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15 Jan 2024

Togocom secures €55 million loan from IFC

The AXIAN Telecom subsidiary will use the funds to increase access to quality mobile connectivity and assist the country’s digital transformation.