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MTN, Microsoft trial 5G in cloud
MTN Group has conducted a proof-of-concept deployment for a 5G standalone core using cloud computing platform Microsoft Azure, while MTN GlobalConnect has renewed its partnership with BICS to accelerate mobile and digital services growth in Africa.
Omdia View: February 2023
In February 2023 key events in the Middle East and Africa included a major Internet project for Africa's underserved by Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Microsoft as well as a 5G launch in Tanzania – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
South Africa's Rain to move beyond data into mobile voice
Data-only network Rain is looking to launch a full mobile service this year, expanding its offering to include voice services.
Zambia's active mobile subscriptions drop by 2%
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has released a report that shows active mobile phone subscriptions have fallen by 2% to 19.8 million at the end of 2022 from 20.2 million in 2021.
Vodacom has the fastest 5G network in South Africa – Opensignal
Vodacom has the fastest 5G download speed in South Africa, topping the 200 Mbit/s mark, according to a new report from mobile analytics company Opensignal.
African telcos, vendors make deals at MWC 2023
The 2023 Mobile World Congress saw several deals made between Africa telecoms operators and global vendors like Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei for rollout of 4G and 5G across Africa.
MTN revenue growth continues in Uganda, Rwanda
MTN has once again seen double-digit service revenue growth in its operations in the East African countries of Uganda and Rwanda.
Algeria's best and worst operators – according to Opensignal
A new Mobile Network Experience Report from Opensignal ranks Algeria's three networks when it comes to mobile upload and download speeds, 4G coverage and quality of experience.
MTN Ghana grows subscribers despite SIM registration impact
MTN Ghana grew mobile subscribers by 12.8% in 2022, to 28.6 million, despite having to cut over 5 million users in December who did not re-register their SIM cards under national rules.
Ghana to deactivate unregistered SIMs from March 10
Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) will begin disconnecting SIM cards with incomplete registrations from March 10, 2023.
Sonatel Group profit rises by 10% in 2022
Orange subsidiary Sonatel Group recorded a consolidated net profit of 279 billion CFA francs (US$450 million) at the end of the 2022 financial year despite tough competition.
Airtel Uganda upgrades core network to be 5G ready
Airtel Uganda has completed an upgrade of its core network to pave the way for 5G services.
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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.
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Podcast: What's the Story? African tech startups score $3.3B in funding
Connecting Africa's Paula Gilbert joins this Light Reading podcast to explain why the fintech sector is bringing in the most funding, which countries are leading the way for most funding and what these trends mean for the continent as a whole.
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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.
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Challenges and opportunities for women's tech careers
A new survey reveals that COVID-19, the cost-of-living crisis, skills shortages and a lack of mentorship have negatively affected women's career development over the past two years.
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Survey: Opportunities for Women in Tech
Take our new survey for women across Asia, Europe and Africa looking at the biggest challenges and opportunities for women-led enterprises and trends in tech careers for women.
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Omdia View: July 2022
By Omdia AnalystsKenya and Zambia move towards 5G with new spectrum allocations while Tunisie Telecom plans to shut down its 3G network - that and more in this month's Omdia View.
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Omdia View: June 2022
By Omdia Analysts5G was the major news trend across Africa in June, as Orange became the first operator to launch 5G in Réunion and operators in Senegal accelerated their 5G plans despite spectrum delays.
Industry announcements
- Liquid, Nokia partner on Kenya-SA fiber route
Johannesburg, Thursday, February 2, 2023 - Telkom SA to add MVNOs to network this year
Johannesburg, Friday, January 20, 2023 - SmartCIC launches services across 32 African countries
Cannes, Tuesday, October 11, 2022
