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posted in July 2017
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Orange Trumpets Africa Boost in Q2
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French telco sees better growth at its Africa business in the second quarter but is still in danger of missing earlier targets.
Sub-Saharan Mobile Economy Worth $110B – GSMA
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Mobile technologies and services generated $110 billion of economic value in sub-Saharan Africa in 2016, according to a new report from the GSM Association.
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Kenya's Mobile Cash Market Hits Sh627B in Q1
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The value of payments made through mobile money platforms in Kenya reached 627.4 billion shillings during the first three months of 2017, according to data from the country's regulator.


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