Latest
MTN sees Q3 boost, steady subscriber growth
Pan-African telco sees growth in subscriber numbers, with performance lifted by key markets South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana.
Cell C's financial struggles continue
South African operator Cell C recorded a net loss after tax of almost R7.6B (US$460M) in the six months to June 2020 and lost 4.5M customers in a year.
API marketplace Chenosis is gaining traction
MTN Group CTIO, Charles Molapisi, shared his ambitious plans for API marketplace Chenosis which has already signed up over 250 developers in just two months.
Safaricom contributed 6% of Kenya's GDP
Safaricom's 2020 Sustainable Business Report places its overall social impact over the past year at 6% of Kenya's GDP.
Telkom SA wants Vodacom, Rain spectrum deal scrutinized
Telkom has approached South Africa's Competition Tribunal to get it to look into spectrum deals between fellow local operators Vodacom and Rain.
MTN Ghana pulls back on dominance court case
MTN has withdrawn a court case in Ghana related to its market dominance, and is trying to find an amicable resolution with the National Communications Authority.
Telkom SA launching streaming service
Telkom South Africa is launching a new streaming service called TelkomONE and is looking for original local content.
Vodacom gets a lifeline in Lesotho
The High Court of Lesotho has granted an interim interdict stopping the Lesotho Communications Authority from revoking Vodacom's unified license in the country.
New MTN Liberia CEO announced
MTN has announced that Rahul De will take over as CEO of MTN Liberia in November.
Vodacom Lesotho's license revoked
Vodacom's license in Lesotho has been revoked by the Lesotho Communications Authority for failing to pay a hefty fine, but the telco will fight the decision in court.
Orange commits to keep intra-African data traffic in Africa
Orange has announced it is creating two new international voice points of presence in Nigeria and plans to open a data clearing house in Africa next year.
Airtel, Samsung in smartphone financing deal
Airtel Africa is partnering with Mastercard, Samsung and Asante Financial Services to launch a smartphone financing project as a way to entice users to upgrade from feature phones to smartphones.
Innovation hub
Four agritech startups to watch in 2024
Connecting Africa has compiled a list of four agritech startups that are making a difference in the communities they serve.
Paymentology looks to strengthen its African roots
Global issuer-processor Paymentology's CEO Jeff Parker spoke to Connecting Africa about the company's African roots and aspirations to work with more banks, fintechs and enterprises both on the continent and globally.
Latest video
Partner perspectives
Empowering Africa through enhanced global connectivity
By China Mobile InternationalFuture proof your business with integrated customer experience
By Digital Solutions GroupSponsored video
Twitter Feed
Industry announcements
- New Africa eGovernance Conference comes to Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - Africa Tech Festival announces finalists for Startup World Cup
Johannesburg, Friday, October 27, 2023 - AfricaIgnite Hosts the African leg of the Startup World Cup at ATF
Johannesburg, Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Upcoming events
Africa Tech Festival 2024
November 11-14, 2024Cape Town, South Africa
Africa Tech Perspectives
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.
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.
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.
Guest Perspectives
Omdia View: February 2024
By Omdia AnalystsHighlights in February 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included 5G launches in Senegal and 5G trials in Egypt as well as Kenya's first 5G MVNO. Airtel also launched a new wholesale connectivity business while MTN and Huawei are planning a joint Innovation Technology Lab in South Africa – that and more in this month's Omdia View.
Omdia View: January 2024
By Omdia AnalystsHighlights in January 2024 in the Middle East and Africa included a $200 million fintech deal between MTN and Mastercard as well as 5G network trials by Telecom Egypt – that and more in this month's Omdia View.