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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat, and Military Academy Director Lieutenant-General Ashraf Zahir to discuss the “Digilians” initiative.
As a key player in Africa's digital transformation, ZTE recognizes the region's immense market opportunities, driven by rapid urbanization, increasing mobile penetration, and the growing demand for reliable connectivity. However, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, affordability, and digital inclusion remain critical, necessitating futuristic technological advancements.
Over six weeks, Huawei's TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative trained 290 youth—143 women and 147 men—providing them with essential digital skills in computer literacy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cybersecurity. This training empowers them to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
Safaricom M-Pesa has announced a strategic partnership with Ethiopian fintech startup LakiPay Financial Technologies to improve digital payment services in Ethiopia.
Starlink, SpaceX’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator, has officially launched services in Niger and obtained an operating license for Chad. According to Niger’s Ministry of Communications, Starlink is now available for purchase, with kits for residential and corporate use. However, sharing kits is prohibited, and purchasers are held responsible for any misuse.
UNESCO and Ghana have launched a groundbreaking collaboration to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming key sectors such as digital education, healthcare, agribusiness, and culture while advancing efforts to establish a centralized data system.
In a bold move to strengthen the digital landscape, the "WE INNOVATE" initiative stands as a testament to the critical role of cybersecurity and innovation in shaping the future. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, safeguarding digital environments is more crucial than ever to unlock the full potential of emerging innovations.
MTN Rwanda's recent financial performance demonstrates resilience amid economic and regulatory challenges. While the telecom operator recorded a full-year loss of Rwf 5.5 billion after tax, it achieved a remarkable turnaround in the final quarter, posting a profit after tax of Rwf 5.3 billion—a 328.9% increase compared to Q4 2023. This late recovery signals promising prospects ahead, with growth in the fintech sector and strategic operational adjustments playing a key role.
Morocco is gearing up to launch a tender for 5G bandwidth, attracting interest from China's Huawei and leading Western firms.
In a significant legislative move, Uganda's Parliament is advocating for the implementation of a single-SIM policy that could revolutionize the way Ugandans connect and conduct transactions. The proposed initiative will allow users to seamlessly make calls and carry out financial transactions across multiple mobile networks, thereby reducing the existing need for multiple SIM cards.
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As a key player in Africa's digital transformation, ZTE recognizes the region's immense market opportunities, driven by rapid urbanization, increasing mobile penetration, and the growing demand for reliable connectivity. However, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, affordability, and digital inclusion remain critical, necessitating futuristic technological advancements.
The telecommunications industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and with Amphenol’s recent acquisition of CommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and DAS businesses, the ANDREW brand has been re-introduced to the market and entered an exciting new phase.
During MWC Barcelona 2025, Peeyush Singh, CEO of Telcovas, and Samer Mehaidly, Vice President of Business Development, outlined the company's ambitious plans and recent achievements to Telecom Review.
