Exclusive Interviews

As Africa’s digital landscape evolves, cloud services are spurring growth and innovation. Shalini Boodhooa, Alliance & Partnerships Manager at MTN, provides insight into cloud adoption, essential cybersecurity measures, and the effects of regulatory frameworks. She also addresses challenges women face in the ICT industry, such as gender bias and mentorship gaps, and assesses initiatives to support women in tech. Boodhooa highlights the crucial role of community and networking in enhancing support for women in the field.

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.

In an exclusive interview, Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer at Safaricom shares insights on navigating market challenges, future advancements in M-PESA, expansion plans beyond Kenya, support for local tech startups, and the company’s commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).