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Ghana's regulator declares Starlink operations illegal

The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has announced that the operation of SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, is illegal in the country.

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Ooredoo, Zain combine tower assets in MENA

Telecoms operators Ooredoo and Zain are joining forces with independent tower company TASC Towers to create what they claim will be the largest tower company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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Airtel launches data center business Nxtra in Africa

Pan-African operator Airtel Africa has launched a data center business, Nxtra by Airtel, on the continent.

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Onafriq aims to create digital pathways for Africa

African fintech platform Onafriq believes its on a journey to become an omnichannel, multichannel digital platform for African consumers to connect to the rest of the world.

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MTN appoints new Ghana CEO, group CCO

Pan-African operator MTN has announced some changes to its executives with MTN Ghana CEO Selorm Adadevoh becoming Group Chief Commercial Officer (GCCO) and Stephen Blewett taking over the top job at MTN Ghana.

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Liquid appoints ex-Cell C exec Lerato Pule as its CFO

Pan-African digital infrastructure provider Liquid Intelligent Technologies has appointed former Cell C exec Lerato Pule as its new chief financial officer.

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Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 67% smartphone users by 2029

Sub-Saharan Africa's mobile subscriptions are expected to top 1.1 billion by 2029, according to the November 2023 edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, with 67% of those being smartphone users.

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Intelsat, AMN expand rural coverage across Africa

Satellite operator Intelsat and off-grid tower provider Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) have now deployed more than 3,000 rural base satellite antennas across Africa, with plans for more deployments in 2024.

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Airtel Zambia, Zanaco Bank enable mobile money for school fees

Airtel Zambia has partnered with Zanaco Bank to provide bill muster services on the Airtel Money platform.

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Smart Africa, Bayobab, Africa50 join forces for Project East2West

The Smart Africa Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with digital connectivity solutions company Bayobab and infrastructure investment platform Africa50 to support fiber optic cable initiative Project East2West.

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SA regulator warns against 'illegal' Starlink equipment sales

South Africa's communications regulator ICASA has warned companies that are illegally importing and selling Starlink satellite Internet terminals in South Africa, saying the service is not licensed to operate in the country.

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Kenya startup bill expected to pass, Burkina Faso drafts cybersecurity law

Kenya expects its Startup Bill 2022 to become law in 2024, while Burkina Faso has given the green light to a report outlining a draft law addressing cybersecurity.

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Ghana's regulator declares Starlink operations illegal

The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has announced that the operation of SpaceX's satellite Internet service, Starlink, is illegal in the country.

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Liquid appoints ex-Cell C exec Lerato Pule as its CFO

Pan-African digital infrastructure provider Liquid Intelligent Technologies has appointed former Cell C exec Lerato Pule as its new chief financial officer.

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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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Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem

New survey reveals a lack of access to investors, reliance on international VCs and global recession trends as the biggest barriers for East African tech startups to access funds.

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Omdia View: September 2023

By Omdia Analysts

Highlights in September 2023 in the Middle East and Africa included more 5G spectrum licenses, vendor and operator strategies, and partnerships – that and more in this month's Omdia View.

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Omdia View: August 2023

By Omdia Analysts

Highlights in August 2023 in the Middle East and Africa included a commercial 5G launch from Ethio Telecom and the signing of a virtual wheeling agreement between Vodacom South Africa and Eskom – that and more in this month's Omdia View.

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