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Dimension Data Heading for Regional MBO – Reports

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 3/18/2019

The Africa and Middle East operations of IT services and consulting giant Dimension Data could be subject to a management buyout (MBO), with senior members of the management team believed to be in talks with potential financial backers for such a move, according to local media reports.

The Battle for the African Cloud

Guy Zibi, Managing Director, Xalam Analytics, 3/15/2019

Africa is emerging as a lively battleground for global cloud providers.

Maroc Telecom Expands into Chad with Tigo Acquisition

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 3/15/2019

Maroc Telecom has furthered its international ambitions with an agreement to acquire Millicom's mobile operations in Chad, a move that also helps Millicom to further shrink its African portfolio.

South African Businesses Ready to Embrace Cloud Service

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 3/14/2019

About 90% of South African businesses are ready to embrace cloud services, according to the findings of a new report that suggests significant enthusiasm among enterprise users and public offices.

Ericsson Begins Search for New MEA Chief

Ray Le Maistre, International Group Editor, Light Reading, 3/13/2019

Mobile network equipment giant Ericsson is on the hunt for a new head of Market Area Middle East & Africa following the announcement that Rafiah Ibrahim is to step down from the position on August 31.

Safaricom, Ant Financial Enable Alibaba Trading Using M-PESA

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 3/13/2019

Safaricom has entered a partnership with Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial to make M-PESA an accepted payment method when Kenyans make purchases on Alibaba's global marketplace, which is used as a sales channel by many Chinese manufacturers.

Africa's Smartphone Market Back in Growth Mode: IDC

Ray Le Maistre, International Group Editor, Light Reading, 3/12/2019

Africa's smartphone market grew in 2018 for the first time in three years, according to IDC.

Vodacom Launches OneNumber

Connecting Africa, 3/12/2019

PRESS RELEASE -- Vodacom customers will soon have the freedom to connect and link a number of devices to their primary account using the same phone number following today's launch of Vodacom OneNumber. As the service evolves, customers with multiple devices that have SIM or eSIM capability such as smartwatches, tablets, additional phones and laptops or ...

MTN Raises Targets After a Tough Year

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 3/7/2019

Despite a headline-making tough year, particularly in a couple of key markets, MTN managed to hit its financial targets for 2018 and has subsequently raised its mid-term targets, the operator reported this week.

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South Africa Leads the World in Demand for Constant Connectivity

Steve McCaffery, President, International Sales & Managing Director IBO, Arris, 1/3/2019

South Africans have the world's highest expectations for connectivity.

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Well deserved move for Charles - Big Yellow has huge bench strength to draw from. Impressive.

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For now before year 2020 resources should be focused on 2G, 3G, and 4G, work that should be done before entering higher broadband like 5G Because Customers mobile phone is at stake, not every Customer can afford 5G smartphone, some 2G Customers...

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