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Content posted in February 2023
Vodafone sells out of Ghana
  • Paula Gilbert
Vodafone has completed the sale of its 70% shareholding in Vodafone Ghana to Telecel Group.
SA networks given deadline for 4G/5G completion
  • Paula Gilbert
South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says that telecoms operators have five years to complete the rollout of 4G and 5G networks in the country – including to all rural areas.
2Africa reaches the shores of Madagascar
  • Paula Gilbert
The 2Africa subsea cable system has made another step forward, this time landing in the island nation of Madagascar as it works its way up Africa's East Coast.
Telkom SA shedding 15% of workforce
  • Paula Gilbert
South African telecoms operator Telkom is joining the global layoff trend, announcing plans to shed up to 15% of its workforce as part of a group restructuring.
Bigger stake in Ethio Telecom now up for grabs
  • Paula Gilbert
Ethiopia will sell up to 45% of state-owned Ethio Telecom, an increase on the 40% stake it previously publicized, as the country moves forward with further liberalization of its telecoms sector.
How AI can accelerate sustainability in 2023
  • Paula Gilbert
IBM South Africa's GM Ria Pinto speaks to Connecting Africa about how artificial intelligence can help African companies accelerate their sustainability efforts.
2Africa subsea cable makes final SA landing
  • Paula Gilbert
The 2Africa subsea cable system has made its fourth and final landing in South Africa, this time in Amanzimtoti near Durban in KwaZulu-Natal and installed by WIOCC.
African tech startup funding hits $3.3B in 2022
  • Paula Gilbert
Investment in Africa's tech startup ecosystem passed $3 billion for the first time in 2022, with Nigeria taking the biggest piece of pie and fintech dominating other sectors, according to a report from Disrupt Africa.
MTN Nigeria profit soars in 2022
  • Paula Gilbert
MTN Nigeria has reported a strong set of results for 2022, with profit up over 20% and users growing 10% despite SIM registration challenges, high inflation rates and macroeconomic pressure.
SA regulator appoints a new CEO
  • Paula Gilbert
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has appointed Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo as its new CEO.


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