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Content posted in August 2018

MTN Ghana Boasts IPO Success

Ray Le Maistre
8/31/2018

But MTN didn't raise as much as hoped.

MTN Hits Back at Repatriation Funds Claims

Ray Le Maistre
8/31/2018

MTN says it has done nothing wrong as the Central Bank of Nigeria demands that US$8.1 billion be 'refunded.'

Communications Authority of Kenya Tackles QoS Measurement

Connecting Africa News
8/31/2018

The Communications Authority of Kenya has unveiled a new framework for the assessment of mobile quality of service.

Will Vodacom Strike Roaming Deal With Telkom?

Ray Le Maistre
8/29/2018

With Cell C now roaming buddies with MTN, will Vodacom strike a deal with Telkom?

Vodacom boasts Africa's first 5G service

Ray Le Maistre
8/28/2018

Don't get too excited… the operator has connected just two customers in Lesotho.

Cash for Data: Fintech Startup Playing a Long Game

Wei Shi
8/27/2018

Nigeria's Thank U Cash has a different approach for its loyalty program.

Ethio Telecom Deploys Argela's OSS, BSS

Connecting Africa News
8/27/2018

Ethio Telecom has selected Argela's Network Performance Monitoring and Customer Experience Management systems.

Telkom Slams ICASA's Termination Rate Ruling

Connecting Africa News
8/27/2018

Telkom condemns the Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA)'s termination rate decision as a move that will "entrench the duopoly of the largest mobile operators and reduce competition."

Telkom, Airtel Boost Their 4G Networks in Kenya

Connecting Africa News
8/24/2018

Safaricom's rivals are investing in their 4G networks in an effort to bolster market share and improve customer experience.

Safaricom Recognized For Social Impact

Connecting Africa News
8/24/2018

Safaricom is recognized in Fortune Magazine's 2018 Change the World list of companies.

Cell C boosts subs & sales but not everyone's happy

Ray Le Maistre
8/22/2018

South African mobile operator is growing its revenues and subscriber numbers but investors of its main shareholder, Blue Label Telecoms, are not happy.

Mobile Number Portability Is Finally Coming to Côte d'Ivoire – Hopefully

Wei Shi
8/21/2018

Ivorian mobile users will be able to switch operators without losing their numbers from September.

Developing the Sustainable Enterprise in an Era of Technology Disruption

Connecting Africa News
8/21/2018

As technologies such as AI and IoT impact operations and processes, companies and organizations need a fundamental rethink of how they build sustainability into their business models, says Mehmood Khan, Chief Operating Officer at SAP Africa.

Liquid Telecom Plans Expansive IoT Coverage in Kenya With Sigfox

Ray Le Maistre
8/20/2018

Liquid Telecom will add about 800 Sigfox IoT base stations to its existing data network in Kenya to achieve speedy coverage of 85% of Kenya's population and create a foundation for many potential services.

AirtelTigo Revamps Its Management Team

Connecting Africa News
8/17/2018

Ghanaian operator shakes up its management team by appointing three new senior executives.

Most African Countries Have Some 4G Service: Report

Ray Le Maistre
8/16/2018

More than three quarters of Africa's nations will have some 4G mobile services by the end of this year, according to research house GlobalData.

Cameroon’s Nexttel Taps Gilat Telecom for Fiber Capacity

Connecting Africa News
8/15/2018

Gilat Telecom is providing fiber capacity in Cameroon and beyond that will support the 4G services rollout of network operator Nexttel.

Alibaba Founder Launches $10M African Entrepreneur Fund

Ray Le Maistre
8/14/2018

Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, has launched the Netpreneur Prize, which will allocate US$10 million to African entrepreneurs in the coming years.

Is South Africa Close to a 4G Spectrum Breakthrough?

Ray Le Maistre
8/14/2018

The uncertainty is crushing the market…

Temenos, AUC Venture Lab Collaborate on Fintech Innovation in Egypt

Connecting Africa News
8/13/2018

Banking software specialist Temenos is to support participants of Egypt's AUC Venture Lab FinTech Accelerator.

AFDB President Calls for Tech Revolution in African Agriculture

Connecting Africa News
8/9/2018

AFDB President Akinwumi Adesina wants African farmers to have greater access to game-changing technologies such as drones, artificial intelligence, robotics and blockchain.

Enterprise Digital Transformation in Sharp Focus at AfricaCom 2018

Amy Turner
8/8/2018

The addition of the AI Summit, IoT World Africa and an Enterprise Digital Transformation track at this year's AfricaCom event will highlight the opportunities that new technologies can bring to corporates.

Mixed Bag for MTN in H1

Ray Le Maistre
8/8/2018

The operator added subscribers and improved margins but its debts and challenges in Iran and other markets are making investors nervous.

Safaricom CEO Slams Kenya Market Study

Connecting Africa News
8/7/2018

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore has criticized a report into Kenya's telecoms market, saying that its recommendations would punish its customers and stifle innovation.

Bharti Airtel, Telecom Egypt Team Up on Subsea Networks

Connecting Africa News
8/6/2018

Bharti Airtel and Telecom Egypt have announced a strategic partnership for global submarine cable systems.

Millicom May Be Smaller, but It's Growing

Ray Le Maistre
8/3/2018

Millicom is now only active in two markets in Africa, but that approach is paying off.

Congolese Minister Eyes 5G Opportunity

Wei Shi
8/3/2018

A partnership between Spanish technology company Applus+ and the Congolese telecom incumbent could provide a spur to 5G in the central African country.

Google & Partners Are Connecting Nigeria to Free WiFi Hotspots

Wei Shi
8/2/2018

Google is to offer free Internet connectivity in Nigeria, and not as part of its Project Loon service.

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