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Content posted in April 2019

Orange Boasts Strong Q1 in Africa, Middle East

Ray Le Maistre
4/30/2019

While customer numbers remain flat, revenues are up and 4G uptake is significant.

Safaricom Set for New CEO – Report

Ray Le Maistre
4/30/2019

Operator reacts to Reuters story about CEO Bob Collymore's impending departure but fails to confirm any plans.

Tunisia Eyes 5G in 2021

Wei Shi
4/29/2019

Feasibility study is already underway and the country's telecoms minister has Suggested licenses could be awarded as soon as 2021.

Safaricom & Equity Group Strike Agreement

Connecting Africa News
4/29/2019

The partnership will see both organizations work towards creating more opportunities to empower Kenyans using a mix of technology and financial solutions.

New Effort to Separate M-Pesa from Safaricom

Wei Shi
4/26/2019

Kenya's dominant operator might once again find itself fighting to hang on to its popular mobile finance operation.

It's Official — South Africa Data Prices Are Too High

Wei Shi
4/25/2019

Competition Commission concludes what everyone already knew.

'Orange Digital Center' Launches in Tunisia

Connecting Africa News
4/25/2019

Orange has launched its first 'Orange Digital Centre' in Tunisia.

Telstar's License Revoked by Angolan President

Wei Shi
4/24/2019

The head of the republic intervened when the new licensee had been judged to be failing to meet the requirements of the bidding process.

Kenya's Telecom Regulator Forced to Clarify Its SIM Disconnection Policy

Wei Shi
4/23/2019

Contrary to some media reports, Kenya's Communication Authority will not disconnect improperly registered SIMs on May 18.

Mobile Ecosystem Boosts GDP, Jobs in West Africa – GSMA

Wei Shi
4/18/2019

The mobile sector is responsible for 8.7% of West Africa's GDP, according to industry body the GSMA.

Ghana Lands Africa's First Google AI Lab

Wei Shi
4/17/2019

Google’s first AI lab was officially opened in Accra.

Telstar Is the New Kid on Angola's Comms Services Block

Wei Shi
4/15/2019

The local company beat off plenty of competition to land the country's fourth multiservice license.

More Than 600,000 SIMs Deactivated in Kenya

Wei Shi
4/12/2019

An initiative to gain more accurate insights into the mobile market in Kenya has led to the deactivation of hundreds of thousands of SIM cards, mainly by Airtel.

DSA Stresses Need for Alternative Spectrum Access

Connecting Africa News
4/12/2019

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance has emphasized the need for dynamic spectrum access in order to connect millions of people in Africa to the Internet.

Facebook Creates Detailed Population Density Map of Africa

Connecting Africa News
4/11/2019

New AI-powered, high-res maps to help humanitarian aid and relief agencies better assist people in need.

MTN Tests 5G at Sports Arena

Wei Shi
4/10/2019

The South Africa mobile operator has trialed 5G technology in a motorbike racing circuit.

Cisco Opens Incubators in Kenya, SA

Wei Shi
4/9/2019

Networking giant confirms its commitment to Africa's tech sector by opening incubators in Kenya and South Africa.

Vodafone Egypt Deploys Red Hat Tech to Boost Customer Experience

Connecting Africa News
4/9/2019

For enhanced customer experience, Vodafone Egypt has rebuilt its website with microservices architecture to help bring new products and services more swiftly to market and improve internal productivity.

Facebook to Build Subsea Cable Around Africa – Report

Wei Shi
4/8/2019

The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook is planning to build a subsea network that would wrap around Africa with multiple landing points.

Nigeria's 9mobile Still Mired in Scandal

Ray Le Maistre
4/5/2019

Uncertainty abounds as Nigerian operator appeals against a court ruling that some believe nullifies its sale to Teleology.

Jamii Telecom Lands Full 4G Licence in Kenya

Wei Shi
4/5/2019

Kenya has a new, official licensed 4G mobile player in the form of Jamii Telecom.

South Africa Close to Spectrum Clarity

Wei Shi
4/4/2019

South Africa could publish its final policy on spectrum allocation by end of April.

Liquid Telecom Banks $180M Investment

Connecting Africa News
4/3/2019

Liquid Telecom has received the planned investment of US$180 million from CDC Group.

Mobile Still Growing in Kenya, But So Is Fraud

Wei Shi
4/2/2019

Kenya is starting to display many characteristics of a mature market.

South Africa's 4G Coverage Hits Near 86%: ICASA

Connecting Africa News
4/1/2019

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)'s annual State of ICT report finds 4G coverage growing, but finds the cost of access to any broadband service is still too high.

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