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Exclusive: Vodacom launches first MVNO, in-house MVNE service
Vodacom has officially activated its first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in South Africa – Mr Price Mobile – and has created its own mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) platform. Shenge Buthelezi, managing executive of wholesale at Vodacom South Africa, shared the news exclusively with Connecting Africa.
Liquid upgrades Kenya-Uganda fiber route
Pan-African digital infrastructure provider, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, has upgraded its 1,300km fiber route that connects Kenya's east coast city of Mombasa to Busia on the Ugandan border.
Airtel Africa unveils $500K fellowship program in Tanzania
Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has launched its 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program' for undergraduate students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Omdia View: August 2024
August 2024's telecom highlights in the Middle East and Africa included a satellite deal between Eutelsat Group and Bayobab, the sale of MTN Guinea-Bissau to Telecel, and the sale of a 60% stake in Uganda's Utel to Rowad Capital Commercial.
Cell C plans to claw back market share in South Africa
Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes sat down with Connecting Africa to talk about the company's turnaround strategy and his plans to grow the embattled mobile operator's market share in South Africa through new pricing and product strategies and by changing perceptions about poor network quality.
SA financial services execs look to AI for real-time insights
A new research report from ActiveOps suggests that South African financial services companies are behind the curve when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and the majority are using old data to drive business insights which is inhibiting their potential.
GSMA appoints Vivek Badrinath as new director general
The GSM Association (GSMA) has announced the appointment of Vivek Badrinath as its new director general, replacing Mats Granryd who plans to step down from the role next year.
Starlink beams into Zimbabwean market
SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, has launched in Zimbabwe.
Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
Tech giant Google is partnering with Zambia's government to set up an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at the University of Zambia. At the same time, Malawi's government has announced plans to launch a Smart Village Initiative in partnership with Huawei.
MTN board backs CEO Ralph Mupita amid favoritism allegations
Pan-African operator MTN Group has come out in support of Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita after favoritism allegations surfaced in the media. MTN said that an independent investigation into an anonymous complaint found no evidence of improper conduct.
Sierra Leone signs $50M SMART Project deal with China
To help fund the SMART Sierra Leone Project, Sierra Leone's government has signed a US$50 million agreement with China National Technical Import & Export Corporation.
SA Tribunal gives Telkom go-ahead for Swiftnet sale
South Africa's Competition Tribunal has accepted a recommendation by the Competition Commission that Telkom be allowed to sell its masts and towers business, Swiftnet.
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Airtel Africa unveils $500K fellowship program in Tanzania
Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has launched its 'Airtel Africa Fellowship Program' for undergraduate students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
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Google to open AI hub in Zambia, Malawi plans Smart Village Initiative
Tech giant Google is partnering with Zambia's government to set up an Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence at the University of Zambia. At the same time, Malawi's government has announced plans to launch a Smart Village Initiative in partnership with Huawei.
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Women in Tech: Spotlight on digital skills with Kreative Campus' Keitesi Aisha
Kreative Campus' operations and finance lead, Keitesi Aisha, talks to Connecting Africa as part of our Women in Tech series about how skills development can make Africa's tech ecosystem more inclusive.
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Uber's Marjorie Saint-Lot on inclusion and sustainability in Africa
Uber's Country Manager for Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Marjorie Saint-Lot, shares how the ride-hailing company is approaching public-private partnerships, environmentally friendly initiatives and gender inclusion in Africa.
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The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
A new report from Africa Tech Festival and Connecting Africa puts a spotlight on the top 100 African leaders in the telecoms and technology sector in 2023.
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Omdia View: August 2024
By Omdia AnalystsAugust 2024's telecom highlights in the Middle East and Africa included a satellite deal between Eutelsat Group and Bayobab, the sale of MTN Guinea-Bissau to Telecel, and the sale of a 60% stake in Uganda's Utel to Rowad Capital Commercial.
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Understanding African fintech startup failures
By Chiti Mbizule MutatiConnecting Africa correspondent Chiti Mbizule Mutati investigates the reasons behind the high failure rate of African fintech startups, citing the importance of funding, policy and regulation in the sector.
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