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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 8/6/2020
MTN has announced it is planning an "orderly exit" out of the Middle East over the medium term with the MTN Syria business first on the chopping block.
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The Staff, 8/5/2020
Telecoms giant MTN is launching a pan-African API marketplace for developers, called Chenosis, which it plans to make the largest library of open APIs published on the continent.
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 8/5/2020
Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has rolled out the first 4G KaiOS-enabled smart feature phone in the country, promising customers "the most affordable 4G device in the history of mobile Internet in Malawi."
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 8/4/2020
South African operator Telkom is dipping its toe into the financial services space, offering insurance and lending products. The telco has big plans to grow this new revenue stream into a significant contributor to the group.
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 8/3/2020
Ethiopia's only telecoms operator, Ethio Telecom, has reported a big annual revenue bump, this as the state-owned operator prepares to sell a major stake in its business to a private company.
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 7/31/2020
The Nigerian subsidiary of pan-African powerhouse MTN added 6.8 million new customers in the country during the first half of 2020, with more people using mobile technologies during the COVID-19 health crisis.
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 7/31/2020
Outgoing MTN Group CEO, Rob Shuter, will take over as CEO of BT Enterprise when he leaves the Johannesburg-based pan-African operator next year.
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 7/30/2020
Former Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph is taking over as chairman of the Kenyan operator's board after the company on Thursday announced that long-serving chairman Nicholas Nganga would be retiring at the end of the month.
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Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa, 7/30/2020
French operator Orange is making strides in its 4G rollout in Africa and the Middle East, with 4G customers growing 40% in the region over the past year.
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Damion Rose, product manager for Mobile Signaling and Roaming Solutions at BICS, 8/5/2020
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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
11:00 A.M. South Africa Standard Time

Session One

African Telecoms Outlook 2020
Date: 08/18/20 @ 11:00 A.M. SAST

Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa

This year did not begin the way most people expected it to, so what does the future of the telecoms sector look like in Africa in 2020? In this Connecting Africa online event, local analysts and industry stakeholders will discuss what African operators’ priorities for the year should be and the most significant market trends expected to dominate in 2020.

  • Will MNOs focus on sweating their current assets rather than investing in new technologies like 5G?
  • What impact will COVID-19 have on the continent’s networks?
  • What are the hot market trends in Africa when it comes to voice, data and mobile financial services?
  • Diversification strategies: entering adjacent markets; MVNO sub-brands; cost consolidation
  • How are companies unlocking rural connectivity as a growth driver?

12:15 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. BREAK

Session Two

Exploring the Value of 5G in Africa
Date 08/18/20 @ 12:30 P.M. SAST

Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa

The majority of 5G in Africa is still in the testing stage. However, as operators prepare their networks for the technology jump, what strategies are they deploying to ensure they gain the full value that 5G can offer Africa? This digital symposium will give you an insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Africa’s 5G rollout, with some country specific case studies unpacked.

  • How 5G-ready is African enterprise?
  • Is 5G a priority for in Africa, should it be? Or can operators and businesses focus on growing their 3G and 4G networks for enterprise instead?
  • What are the most significant enterprise business applications for 5G deployment on the continent, and where can 5G facilitate IoT applications?
  • Africa’s 5G readiness: infrastructure lag, transition from 2, 3 & 4G
  • Which development strategies are being implemented to bring 5G to the African enterprise markets?

Thursday, August 20, 2020
11:00 A.M. South Africa Standard Time

Session One

Mobile Money 2.0: the Bright Future of Mobile Financial Service Innovation
Date: 08/20/20 @ 11:00 A.M. SAST

Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa

Africa was the birthplace of Mobile Money and while it continues to rise in popularity, the industry is quickly evolving and launching more mobile-based financial services every day. In this Connecting Africa online event, local analysts and industry stakeholders will discuss how telcos are disrupting the financial services space and what the rise of Mobile Money 2.0 will look like for Africa.

  • From cash to mobile: heading towards a cashless society
  • Expanding MFS offerings beyond mobile money transfers
  • MNOs vs banks vs fintechs: an evolving competitive landscape
  • Unconnected and unbanked: fintech to improve financial inclusion
  • The rise of micro-loans and insurance through mobile platforms

12:15 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. BREAK

Session Two

Connecting the Next Billion: Strategies for Getting Africa On-Grid
Date 08/20/20 @ 12:30 P.M. SAST

Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa

Africa has the fastest growing population in the world and also the youngest, with 60% of Africans under the age of 25. It is clear that the next billion connected are going to be the mobile-only generation. This digital symposium will bring industry experts together to discuss Africa’s digital divide and how to get devices into the hands of young Africans and empower them to join the digital revolution.

  • Who’s Driving? The role of government & regulator, private tech companies, and public-private partnerships
  • Device affordability: are we reaching a tipping point?
  • Status check: Satellite vs Fiber and the enduring infrastructure gap
  • Exploring the wider societal and economic benefits of a connected, digitally literate continent

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