Towerco of Africa and WeLight, a “luminous” partnership for rural electrification in Madagascar

It is essential to highlight that Madagascar has one of the lowest rates of access to electricity, reaching only 33.7%, and to digital connectivity, which stands at 22%. And this partnership aims to promote socio-economic inclusion through the energy and digital transition. This collaboration, under the supervision of the AXIAN group, has already powered more...

Airtel Zambia names new MD

Airtel Networks Zambia has made the internal appointment of Hussam Baday as its new country managing director. “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Hussam Baday as the new managing director of Airtel Networks Zambia Plc,” said Monica Musonda, Airtel Networks Zambia board chairperson. Baday was appointed interim MD in September, having previously...

MTN Ghana Reports Strong Growth and Compliance Achievements in 2023

MTN Ghana, operating under Scancom PLC, has released its condensed consolidated financial information for the year ended December 31, 2022, showcasing robust growth and adherence to regulatory directives. Financial Highlights: Mobile subscribers surged by 12.8% to 28.6 million, while active data subscribers and Mobile Money (MoMo) users grew by 8.3% and 15.0%, respectively. Service revenue...

Row as Uganda Moves to Cancel Internet Highway Contract with Kenyan Company, Soliton

The Auditor General’s office is assessing the financial implications of transferring the management of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) from National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) to Uganda Telecommunications Ltd (UTCL). This was after Soliton Telme, a Kenyan company contracted by the government to manage the National Backbone Infrastructure and e-government infrastructure, protested the...

MTN and Huawei Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Joint Innovation Tech Lab to Boost Digital Transformation in Africa

MTN Group and Huawei signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, aiming to deepen cooperation in technological innovation. The signing ceremony, which held at MWC Barcelona, Spain was attended by senior delegations from MTN and Huawei. This strategic partnership will see the creation of an Innovation Technology Lab at MTN...

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