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.
Exclusive Interviews
Transforming Africa's Fintech: Beyond ONE's Digital Journey
Amid Africa's digital evolution, Beyond ONE emerges as a pioneer, driving transformative technologies. In an exclusive interview, Hani El Kukhun, CEO for the Middle East and Africa at Beyond ONE, discusses Beyond ONE's pioneering initiatives, its steadfast commitment to financial inclusion, and its strategic blueprint for maintaining market leadership in Africa.
Highlights from NEC Headquarters: What's Ahead for Telecom and Advanced Technology?
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.
du and Huawei Collaborate to Advance 5.5G Journey
During Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), Toni Eid, Founder of Telecom Review Group and CEO of Trace Media International, engaged in an exclusive discourse with Saleem Alblooshi, CTO of du, and Eric Zhao, Vice President and CMO of Huawei Wireless Solution to share their perspectives on the progress of the 5G industry, particularly the commercial launch of 5G-Advanced (5G-A or 5.5G).
Strengthening Cybersecurity in The Gambia: An Interview with Sanusi Drammeh
In an exclusive interview with Sanusi Drammeh, Director of Cybersecurity at the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in The Gambia, we delve into the pressing cybersecurity challenges facing the nation and the strategic initiatives being implemented to address them. Drammeh shares his insights on enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure, the role of international collaborations, and the Ministry's forward-looking priorities for the next five years.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison's Techco Transformation
In an exclusive interview at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, Tony Eid, CEO of Telecom Review Group conversed with Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH), gathering insights into Indosat's journey towards techco status.
Navigating Africa's Digital Landscape: Insights from Yoftahe Yohannes, Digital Strategy Consultant
In an era where digital connectivity is reshaping global landscapes, Africa finds itself on the brink of profound transformation. To navigate this dynamic terrain, Telecom Review conducted an exclusive interview with Yoftahe Yohannes, a seasoned Digital Strategy consultant. With his expertise, Yohannes delves into the intricate interplay between digital connectivity and Africa's future, uncovering the myriad ways it unlocks economic potential and addresses socio-cultural dynamics.
Personalized Learning with Digital Tools: Beyond Traditional Instruction
Iris De Brito, Senior Researcher with the West African Digital Governance Forum, UNU EGOV, gave an exclusive interview with Telecom Review Africa, with a focus on exploring the key challenges that developing countries face in making ICTs accessible in remote rural areas. She detailed the role of ICT in empowering disadvantaged individuals and communities and contributing to their social and economic inclusion. Also, she gave her perspective on the impact of digital technologies on socioeconomic development, particularly for women and girls in remote rural areas of developing countries.
Insights on Mobile Trends and Innovations from Mustapha Salah at Nokia
In an exclusive interview, Mustapha Salah, the Head of Mobile Networks for Central, West, and East Africa at Nokia, discusses the evolving mobile landscape in the region. With mobile technology driving economic and social development, Mr. Salah explores key trends, Nokia's innovative solutions for regional challenges, and strategies to boost connectivity and narrow the digital divide. He also emphasizes Nokia's commitment to integrating ESG initiatives for sustainability across Central, West, and East Africa.
Christine Thembo: ‘Cybersecurity Should Be a Top Priority for Many Countries This Year’
Christine Thembo, a cybersecurity consultant at Traverse Security, granted Telecom Review Africa an exclusive interview. The discussion revolved around the evolving threat landscape, emphasizing that cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for African governments and the private sector in 2024. Thembo explored the significance of implementing a National Cyber Strategy for countries and highlighted the valuable contributions of women in cybersecurity based on her experience in the field.