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Malawi, ITU launch mobile network quality project
  • Matshepo Sehloho
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) and International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have launched a project to deal with concerns about the declining quality of service (QoS) in mobile services in the country.
MTN invests in Cameroon, signs 5G enterprise deal in Nigeria
  • Matshepo Sehloho
MTN Group has committed to invest US$225 million over three years in Cameroon in a bid to rectify a legal dispute, while MTN Nigeria is set to deploy 5G services to facilitate business optimization to Seplat Energy.
Senegal's national roaming live
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Senegal's Regulation Authority for Telecommunications and Posts (ARTP) has welcomed the implementation of roaming arrangements between the country's mobile network operators.
Safaricom Ethiopia closes $257M IFC deal
  • Paula Gilbert
Safaricom Ethiopia has closed a deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which includes an equity investment of $157.4 million and a $100 million loan.
Emtel launches 5G in Mauritius
  • Paula Gilbert
Telecoms operator Emtel has become the second operator to launch 5G services in the island nation of Mauritius.
5G launches in Uganda, Zambia
  • Paula Gilbert
MTN and Airtel have both launched 5G services in the Ugandan capital of Kampala, and Airtel has begun rolling out 5G in Zambian capital Lusaka.
Axian to buy controlling stake in Free Senegal
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Axian Telecom has signed a deal to acquire a further 40% stake in Senegalese operator Free, taking its total ownership up to 80% shareholding in the operator.
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Telecommunications operators MTN and Airtel have launched 4G networks in Rwanda after both telcos' operating licenses were amended to allow them to roll out 4G technology in the country.
Sonatel gets 5G license in Senegal
  • Paula Gilbert
Senegal's telecoms regulator has granted a 'provisional' 5G license to Sonatel (Orange Senegal) as it outbid the competition.
Airtel launches 5G in Kenya
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Airtel Kenya has become the second telecom operator to launch a fifth-generation (5G) network in the East African country.
Ethiopia launches tender for telco license
  • Matshepo Sehloho
The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) has launched a second international telecom license tender. Interested parties have until September 15, 2023, to submit their bids.
Uganda to give refugees free Internet
  • Matshepo Sehloho
The Ugandan government has partnered with the World Bank to launch the Universal Digital Acceleration Program that will provide Internet connection to refugee camps.
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO to step down
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that its first-ever CEO, Anwar Soussa, will be leaving the company once his secondment comes to an end on July 31, 2023.
Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 1B mobile subs by 2028
  • Paula Gilbert
Sub-Saharan Africa's mobile subscriptions are expected to reach over 1 billion by 2028, according to the June 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, which also showed great potential for 5G growth in Africa over the next few years.
Telkom SA reports flat revenue
  • Paula Gilbert
Telkom South Africa recorded revenue growth of less than 1% as unprecedented levels of load shedding, constrained consumer spending and a sluggish economy bit into earnings.
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Senegal's Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy said mobile Internet was cut off because of what it calls 'deadly rioting'.
Ghana disconnects unregistered SIMs
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Ghana has disconnected all services to unregistered SIM cards and only given users access to numbers linked to SIM registration.
Senegal calls for 5G license applications
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Senegal's telecommunications regulator, ARTP, has issued a call for applications for 5G licenses and interested applicants have until July 14, 2023.
Namibia to auction 5G spectrum
  • Matshepo Sehloho
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has announced it will auction 5G spectrum in October 2023.
Telekom Networks Malawi pilots 5G
  • Matshepo Sehloho
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) is the first mobile operator in the country to make 5G services available on a pilot basis.
MTN's Bayobab inks $320M African fiber deal
  • Matshepo Sehloho
MTN Group's Bayobab has partnered with infrastructure investment agency Africa50 to build R6 billion (US$320 million) terrestrial fiber cable in Africa.
Vodacom reports revenue growth despite headwinds
  • Paula Gilbert
Vodacom Group reported strong financial growth for the year, despite facing headwinds from power supply issues in South Africa, startup costs in Ethiopia, supply chain challenges and higher interest and inflation rates.
Senegal to allocate 5G licenses to telcos
  • Paula Gilbert
Senegal's telecommunications regulator, ARTP, has announced that it will allocate 5G licenses to telecom operators by the end of July 2023.


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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.

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