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5G will grow but 3G will dominate SSA in 2026 – Ericsson

Hot startup of the month: SA's FlexClub

Vodacom's focus on 'bite size' products

Women in Tech Interview: IFS Africa MD Emma Murray

Nearly half the world has never used the Internet

Pandemic propels mobile money growth

SA telcos must start paying for COVID temporary spectrum

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5G will grow but 3G will dominate SSA in 2026 – Ericsson

The newest Ericsson Mobility Report predicts that 5G will make up about 5% of sub-Saharan Africa's mobile subscriptions by 2026, but the region's dominant mobile technology will still be 3G at over 40%.

Nokia announced 5G deals in Kenya, Togo

Nokia has announced two separate 5G deals with African operators in Kenya and Togo.

SA telcos must start paying for COVID temporary spectrum

The Independent Communications Authority says local operators will have to start paying for temporary spectrum given to them for free during the pandemic.

COVID-19 spurs e-commerce uptick in MEA – Mastercard

According to a new Mastercard study, over 70% of consumers in the Middle East and Africa were shopping more online than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Liquid Telecom accelerates fiber access in Botswana

Liquid Telecom is expanding fiber access in Botswana by activating 82km of fiber in a cross-border network into the Southern African country.

Pandemic propels mobile money growth

Pan-African telcos MTN, Vodacom, Orange and Airtel have all seen a boost in mobile money users during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vodafone UK builds up IoT offering with SA's IoT.nxt

The UK-based operator signals progress with ambition to take South African startup's IoT solutions global.

Amazon CEO backs African fintech Chipper Cash

Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos is investing in Africa's fintech startup scene, backing mobile money company Chipper Cash.

Women in Tech Interview: IFS Africa MD Emma Murray

IFS Africa MD Emma Murray spoke to Connecting Africa about her more than 20 year career and shared advice for young women joining the IT industry.

Hot startup of the month: SA's FlexClub

South African startup FlexClub has launched a managed marketplace that helps independent drivers on digital platforms become vehicle owners.

Major investments in African carrier-neutral data centers

About 25% of sub-Saharan states have or are planning carrier-neutral data centers, with significant investment across Africa, says PCCW Global's Console Connect.