October 2022
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In The Spotlight
South Africa’s retail sector is experiencing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors. Innovations in cloud computing, data analytics, and mobile apps are revolutionizing retail operations, offering enhanced agility, precision, and scalability.
Nokia recently released its tenth Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a significant rise in cyberattacks directed towards telecommunication infrastructures.
In its commitment to digitalizing critical enterprise sectors, Vodacom Business is working with local governments to provide technology solutions to help make South African cities smarter. Announcing the partnership, which forms part of a five-year Transversal Contract with the National Treasury, Vodacom Business showcased the significant role digital solutions can play in enabling municipalities to deliver services efficiently and build an inclusive future.
Safaricom has been in the spotlight for two significant initiatives: a major healthcare project and a sustainability-linked loan. The company is leading a partnership with Apeiro and Konvergenz Network Solutions to roll out Kenya’s Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS).
With less than a month left until the Global NaaS Event (GNE 2024) kicks off, the excitement is building. Kevin Vachon, COO, MEF, spoke to Telecom Review and shared more details about the upcoming event.
Ethio Telecom has launched its Copper Switch-Off Strategic Initiative, aiming to migrate 100,000 copper-based customers to high-speed fiber optic connections this fiscal year. The plan includes migrating 60,000 customers in Addis Ababa and 40,000 in regional areas, with the first wave of 31,000 customers starting in early October.
Tunisia's leading mobile operators—Tunisie Telecom, Orange Tunisie, and Ooredoo Tunisia—have officially submitted their applications for 5G licenses, with approvals expected in the next three weeks.
e& Egypt has signed an agreement with the National Company for Telecommunication Services (NCTS), under the Ministry of Defense, to provide advanced telecom services via the "Tiba 1" satellite. The deal was signed by Hossam El-Meadawy, CEO of the institutional sector at e& Egypt, and Samy Shedied, chairman and managing director of NCTS.
Vodacom South Africa has officially launched a platform to support mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and has signed its first client, Mr Price Mobile. With this new partnership, Mr Price Mobile can now activate customers on Vodacom's network, marking the platform’s operational debut.
Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia's state-owned telecom provider, is aiming for a significant revenue increase this financial year, with CEO Frehiwot Tamru announcing a bold target of a 75% growth. The company is projecting sales of 163.7 billion birr ($1.44 billion) by July 2024 and aims to expand its customer base by 6%, reaching 83 million users.
Latest News
With less than a month left until the Global NaaS Event (GNE 2024) kicks off, the excitement is building. Kevin Vachon, COO, MEF, spoke to Telecom Review and shared more details about the upcoming event.
In an exclusive interview, Naveed Kashif, Mobile Networks Market Unit Head for Southern Africa at Nokia, discusses how the company is adapting to emerging technologies in 2024 and 2025. He shares insights on Nokia's strategies, recent partnerships, industry challenges, and forecasts for 5G rollout, highlighting plans to drive innovation and enhance service delivery into 2025.
Telecom Review Group's Founder and CEO, Toni Eid, engaged in a fireside chat with Masayuki Kayahara, General Manager of the Service Provider Solutions Department at NEC headquarters in Japan.
