Blogs

Latest Most Commented Content

<<
<
Page 2 / 2

Making MTN Great Again

Guy Zibi
3/10/2017

The new team running MTN has some tough decisions to take but there are a number of key steps that can help get the pan-African operator back on track, notes Xalam Analytics Principal Guy Zibi.

Public and Private Collaboration Spearheading ICT Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

Amy Turner
3/14/2017

There's plenty of cause for optimism in Africa's Tech and telecom sectors.

Boardroom Boost for Fintech Specialist MFS Africa

Ray Le Maistre
4/12/2017

Influential mobile and m-commerce executive joins board of fintech specialist company MFS Africa.

Kenya's Mobile Numbers Dip as Telkom Hits the Revise Button

Ray Le Maistre
1/20/2017

Total number of mobile users in Kenya dips to 38.5 million as Telkom Kenya revises its 'active' subscriber stats.

MTN Ignites Digital Transformation With Executive Appointments

Tim Skinner
2/3/2017

Continent-wide executive recruitment to drive MTN's group transformation initiative.

MTN Puts Its Faith in NB-IoT, Vodacom to Follow

Ray Le Maistre
11/15/2016

Pan-African operator MTN has high hopes for Internet of Things services in Africa, starting with smart metering, while Vodacom is also planning an NB-IoT launch.

Africa Nears 1B Mobile Subs Landmark, Says Ovum

Ray Le Maistre
12/1/2016

The number of mobile subscriptions in Africa is set to cross the 1 billion mark before the end of 2016, according to research house Ovum.

New Telecoms Licensing Regime in Uganda

Paula Gilbert
1/27/2020

Ugandan telecoms operators only have until a January 30 to meet the Uganda Communications Commission's deadline for a new licensing regime in the country.

How the digital healthcare revolution will be realized

Africa Tech Perspectives
2/12/2020

Frank Hester, founder and CEO of healthcare technology company TPP, believes the healthcare industry is not embracing technology as it should, but that the digital revolution is coming.

East Africa Com Interview: Anne Wangalachi on how tech is transforming agriculture

Africa Tech Perspectives
2/25/2020

Anne Wangalachi, an agribusiness specialist at the World Bank Group, spoke to Connecting Africa about technology can transform agriculture in East Africa.

MTN to give SA users 20MB free data every day

Paula Gilbert
3/20/2020

MTN SA has promised to reduce its smaller data bundle prices by between 25% and 50% and is offering 20MB daily free data to users.

Cell C planning to give customers free 'lifeline' data

Paula Gilbert
3/24/2020

Cell C's CEO says the telco is planning to give its customers a 'lifeline package' of free data, in response to the South African Competition Commissions call for operators to do so.

Telkom SA to cut IP Connect pricing

Paula Gilbert
3/26/2020

Telkom has come to an agreement with the SA Competition Commission to address concerns over IP Connect pricing and reducing the digital divide.

SA releases emergency spectrum for COVID-19 broadband demand

Paula Gilbert
4/7/2020

South Africa's telecoms regulator is releasing emergency spectrum to meet the spike in broadband services demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Embracing the Sharing Economy: Connecting Africa Interviews Uber's Mipe Okunseinde

Rachael McKie
9/26/2017

Mipe Okunseinde, Partner Engagement Lead (Sub-Saharan Africa) at Uber explains why the company's future is as much in logistics as in basic transportation.

South African Operator Eyes Radical Approach to Network Management

Ray Le Maistre
10/12/2017

IBM is engaging with a major telecoms operator in South Africa on a potential leap to next-generation network management capabilities.

Hurricane Electric PoPs Into Nairobi

Ray Le Maistre
10/17/2017

International IP network operator opens its third African point of presence (PoP), setting up in Nairobi's East Africa Data Centre, and plans further expansion across the continent.

Bidders Line Up for Nigeria's 9Mobile: Reports

Ray Le Maistre
11/20/2017

Nigerian mobile operator has attracted multiple bidders keen to play a role in one of Africa's biggest markets, according to local media reports.

Liquid Telecom Revamps Data Centers in Major Cloud Expansion

Iain Morris
11/22/2017

The pan-African operator has already made a name for itself in the continent's fiber markets. Its new focus is the cloud.

Tunisie Telecom to Test Cryptocurrency for Mobile Finance

Ray Le Maistre
12/12/2017

Tunisian operator is engaging with cryptocurrency startup Telcoin to check out a new way to offer mobile remittance services.

Airtel Downplays Africa Exit Talk – Report

Iain Morris
12/12/2017

Indian operator denies it has talked about quitting African markets but says it remains open to merger possibilities.

Kenyan Authorities Drop Plans to Break Up Safaricom – Report

Iain Morris
1/3/2018

A proposal to curb the dominance of Safaricom by breaking it up has been jettisoned in a new regulatory report.

Vodacom Reports Revenues Hike of 6.7%

Ray Le Maistre
2/1/2018

For the quarter ended December 31, 2017, Vodacom reported group revenues up by 6.7% to R22.6 billion.

Sale of Nigeria's 9mobile in Turmoil

Ray Le Maistre
3/20/2018

Media reports of a lack of due process in the sale of 9mobile spell bad news for the Nigerian mobile operator.

Is Safaricom's Dominance in Kenya Under Threat?

Ray Le Maistre
4/19/2018

There's talk of a complex merger in Kenya between Safaricom's two main rivals but warning bells should sound for the regulator.

Africa the Bright Spot for Bharti Airtel

Ray Le Maistre
4/25/2018

While Indian operator faces major challenges in its domestic market, its operations in Africa continued to grow and thrive during the first three months of this year, underpinned by investments in mobile broadband.

Ex-Vivendi Chairman Held By French Police Investigating Bribery Allegations

Iain Morris
4/25/2018

Vincent Bolloré is detained by police in France over allegations that one of his companies bribed African officials.

MTN Takes Its 5G Tests Outdoors

Ray Le Maistre
5/9/2018

Latest 5G tests with Huawei take MTN out of the lab and into the field.

Digital Payments Specialist Cellulant Raises $47.5M

Ray Le Maistre
5/15/2018

The digital payment specialist's C round of investment was led by The Rise Fund.

Huawei Helps Telecom Egypt Secure a $200M Loan to Fund 4G Rollout

Ray Le Maistre
5/30/2018

Chinese vendor Huawei has facilitated a US$200 million loan deal from Chinese financial institutions to help fund Telecom Egypt's 4G network rollout, including core and transport network technology deployments.

Google to Open AI Lab in Ghana

Ray Le Maistre
6/15/2018

Google says it will open a facility dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research and its applications in Accra, Ghana, later this year.

Amazon Brings Its CDN to Africa

Ray Le Maistre
6/15/2018

CloudFront, Amazon's content delivery network (CDN), now has a point of presence in Johannesburg.

Another Tower Operator Shelves IPO

Ray Le Maistre
6/27/2018

Now three planned mobile tower operator IPOs have been abandoned this year as IHS Towers mothballs its plan, according to reports.

Smart Cities, 5G & IoT Take Center Stage at AfricaCom 2018

Amy Turner
7/20/2018

Africa's digerati are set to converge on the annual AfricaCom event in Cape Town once again to figure out the continent's connected future, analyse the potential of 5G, identify how IoT and smart cities could play a role in Africa's digital development… and much more.

Enterprise Digital Transformation in Sharp Focus at AfricaCom 2018

Amy Turner
8/8/2018

The addition of the AI Summit, IoT World Africa and an Enterprise Digital Transformation track at this year's AfricaCom event will highlight the opportunities that new technologies can bring to corporates.

Most African Countries Have Some 4G Service: Report

Ray Le Maistre
8/16/2018

More than three quarters of Africa's nations will have some 4G mobile services by the end of this year, according to research house GlobalData.

Bharti Airtel's Africa IPO Plan Gathers Pace

Wei Shi
9/18/2018

Major Indian telco is believed to have appointed banks to coordinate the IPO of its African business.

Senegal's Fintech Startup Sudpay Is Playing the Taxman

Wei Shi
9/25/2018

Sudpay will help the local tax authorities track and collect taxes to finance local public services, in exchange for a commission.

Orange Eyes 5G Launches in Africa, Middle East

Ray Le Maistre
11/26/2018

There are still many challenges to overcome to make 5G network deployments efficient but Orange is confident that 5G will be coming to Africa and the Middle East from 2020.

MTN Set to Cover 90% of South African Population With 4G

Wei Shi
11/29/2018

More than 50 million South Africans will be covered by 4G by the end of 2018, according to MTN, making it the first operator in the country to hit that mark.

5G Will Roll Out in Nigeria by 2020, Says Regulator

Wei Shi
12/4/2018

The Nigerian Communications Commission says the country will be ready to launch next-generation cellular networks in 2020, despite low current 4G penetration.

Zimbabweans Blocked From Social Media, Public Internet

Wei Shi
1/16/2019

Amidst anti-government protests and riots, the country's telecom operators and ISPs followed directives to shut down social media and went even further, blocking Internet access for 24 hours.

WorldRemit Sets Up Shop in South Africa, Eyes IPO

Ray Le Maistre
1/17/2019

Digital money transfer specialist now has license to make money transfers from South Africa and has opened an office in Johannesburg as it seeks further funding and aims for an IPO.

Ghana Lands Africa's First Google AI Lab

Wei Shi
4/17/2019

Google’s first AI lab was officially opened in Accra.

Why I'm Excited for a Connected Africa

Paula Gilbert
6/5/2019

My new role as editor of the Connecting Africa community offers great opportunities to track the development of the continent's comms and IT sectors, highlight gender equality progress and share coffee/wine tips.

Orange in Talks to Enter Ethiopia

Iain Morris
6/24/2019

French telecom incumbent may expand its African footprint by acquiring a stake in Ethio Telecom or snapping up a new license, says company's CFO.

Huawei & SA Government Pledge to Train Thousands in 5G & 4IR

Paula Gilbert
8/22/2019

Huawei and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies have announced plans to train 6,000 South African youth in 5G and fourth industrial revolution technologies.

MTN Closes Stores in Nigeria & SA Following Xenophobic Attacks

Paula Gilbert
9/4/2019

The MTN Group says it stands against xenophobia and damage to property as it closes stores across Nigeria and some in Johannesburg as a precaution.

Safaricom Finds Success With Affordable Smartphone

Paula Gilbert
9/25/2019

Kenya's Safaricom has sold more than 600,000 of its low-cost Neon smartphones in 2019.

Five innovative startups looking to transform africa

Africa Tech Perspectives
10/10/2019

The shortlist of the startups in the running for AfricaCom's AHUB Pitch & Win competition.

<<
<
Page 2 / 2

View Content by Month

[close this box]

Latest resources

More Information resources

Innovation hub

Story

Four agritech startups to watch in 2024

Connecting Africa has compiled a list of four agritech startups that are making a difference in the communities they serve.

Story

Paymentology looks to strengthen its African roots

Global issuer-processor Paymentology's CEO Jeff Parker spoke to Connecting Africa about the company's African roots and aspirations to work with more banks, fintechs and enterprises both on the continent and globally.

More Innovation hub

Latest video

Partner perspectives

Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity

By China Mobile International

Accelerating Africa's business opportunities with an adaptable 5G

By Red Hat

Future proof your business with integrated customer experience

By Digital Solutions Group

Boosting digital inclusion for socio-economic improvement

By Amdocs

How innovative device financing can help Africa's mobile evolution

By Trustonic

All Partner Perspectives

Tweets by connect__africa

Industry announcements

New Africa eGovernance Conference comes to Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Africa Tech Festival announces finalists for Startup World Cup
Johannesburg, Friday, October 27, 2023
AfricaIgnite Hosts the African leg of the Startup World Cup at ATF
Johannesburg, Wednesday, October 11, 2023

More Industry announcements

Upcoming events

Africa Tech Festival 2024

November 11-14, 2024
Cape Town, South Africa

More Upcoming events

Africa Tech Perspectives

Story

Uber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa

Uber's Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Marjorie Saint-Lot, shares how the ride-hailing company is approaching public-private partnerships, environmentally friendly initiatives and gender inclusion in Africa.

Story

The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023

A new report from Africa Tech Festival and Connecting Africa puts a spotlight on the top 100 African leaders in the telecoms and technology sector in 2023.

Story

Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem

New survey reveals a lack of access to investors, reliance on international VCs and global recession trends as the biggest barriers for East African tech startups to access funds.

More Africa Tech perspectives

Guest Perspectives

Story

Omdia View: February 2024

By Omdia Analysts

Highlights in February 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included 5G launches in Senegal and 5G trials in Egypt as well as Kenya's first 5G MVNO. Airtel also launched a new wholesale connectivity business while MTN and Huawei are planning a joint Innovation Technology Lab in South Africa – that and more in this month's Omdia View.

Story

Omdia View: January 2024

By Omdia Analysts

Highlights in January 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included a $200 million fintech deal between MTN and Mastercard as well as 5G network trials by Telecom Egypt – that and more in this month's Omdia View.

More Guest Perspectives

Blogs

Latest resources

Innovation hub

Latest video

Partner perspectives

Sponsored video

Twitter Feed

Industry announcements

Upcoming events

Africa Tech Perspectives

Guest Perspectives

Like us on Facebook

Newsletter Sign Up