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Ahead of MWC 2017, Ovum's Matthew Reed talks to Scott Bicheno about some of the economic and operational challenges and opportunities for mobile operators in Africa and the Middle East.

Kenyan Authorities Deny Phone-Tapping Claims

Tim Skinner
2/17/2017

The Communications Authority tells Connecting Africa the 'device management' procedure is purely to prevent fraudulent activity.

The OTTs Are Eating Our Lunch – Challenging the Traditional Telco Mindset

Connecting Africa News
2/15/2017

MTN's group head of digital services, Manny Teixeira, talks about the drive towards digital services and the advantages of forming partnerships with startups.

Government-Led Internet Blackout Hits Cameroon for Fifth Week

Tim Skinner
2/15/2017

Blackout allegedly comes in response to Anglophonic workforces protesting the government.

Glass Half Full for Liquid as Neotel Acquisition Completes

Tim Skinner
2/14/2017

Fiber player picks up South African ISP for a cool half a billion.

IBM Aims to Fill Digital Skills Gap With $70M Africa Investment

Tim Skinner
2/13/2017

Fund will help 25 million young Africans gain basic and advanced digital skills over the next five years.

African Telcos Open Up on AI, Digital Transformation

Tim Skinner
2/10/2017

AI-as-a-service touted as the next big thing for data analysis, but gaining cultural buy-in is key, according to two of Africa's biggest operators.

Millicom Africa Exit on the Cards After Positive 2016

Tim Skinner
2/9/2017

Tigo owner sees growth across the world in Q4, while selling off multiple African operations.

Optimism Grows Around African Startup Scene – Report

Tim Skinner
2/8/2017

Six African startups highlighted in new report illustrating the power of combining people, money and technology.

Broadband Infraco Boosts Fiber Diet With Transport Upgrade

Tim Skinner
2/8/2017

Deal with Coriant sees optical vendor provide SDN-ready hardware across vast portions of Broadband Infraco's fiber network.

Facebook Adds Friends in Africa to 'Unite for a Better Internet'

Tim Skinner
2/7/2017

Internet giant charms public and private companies across the continent with pledge to improve online safety for Africans.

London Calling for South African IoT Startup Expansion

Tim Skinner
2/6/2017

IoT.nxt says London is next after successful first year.

MTN Ignites Digital Transformation With Executive Appointments

Tim Skinner
2/3/2017

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

Data Uptake Drives Return to Growth for Airtel Africa

Tim Skinner
2/2/2017

Telco hits back with impressive quarter after questions over its future in the African market.

Zimbabwe's Regulatory U-turn – What a Mess

Tim Skinner
2/1/2017

Regulator imposes regulation, argues about it, insists on it, then pulls it. Congratulations all round.

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