General News

The Ghanaian government is planning to construct and implement 1,006 telecom sites this year to enhance mobile service coverage in the country, particularly in rural areas.

The Nigerian state of Nasarawa has abolished the Right of Way (RoW) costs associated with the construction, placement, laying, and maintenance of telecoms network equipment within the state. This move was executed through the implementation of the State Right of Way Regulation 2023, which came into immediate effect.

The federal government of Nigeria has partnered with the World Bank to raise $3 billion to achieve nationwide fiber optic coverage. Bosun Tijani, the minister of communications, innovations and digital economy, disclosed during a stakeholders’ engagement themed “broadband for all,” organized by his ministry in collaboration with the World Bank.

Papua New Guinea's telecommunications regulatory authority has granted Starlink a five-year license to operate in the country. Simultaneously, the authority, known as NICTA (National Information and Communications Technology Authority), has committed to cracking down on unauthorized operation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite terminals.

TELUS International Africa celebrated the official inauguration of its newly constructed, cutting-edge facility in Casablanca, Morocco.

Nape Nnauye, the Minister of Information, Communication, and Information Technology, announced that Tanzania has successfully secured a crucial orbital position at 16 degrees west, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward launching its first satellite.

The Zambian government launched an operation to modernize communication towers across the country, adapting them to 3G and 4G networks.

The potential disconnection of unregistered SIM cards post-December 31 is anticipated to adversely affect telecom companies' earnings, according to Telecom Namibia and MTC.

Effective January 1st, 2024, Dorsaf Bejaoui takes on the role of CEO at Sofrecom Tunisia.

Blue Label Telecoms, holding a 49.5% stake in South African telecom operator Cell C, is making strides to take control of the company through its subsidiary, The Prepaid Company (TPC). Blue Label Telecoms specializes in providing innovative technology for mobile commerce in South Africa and other emerging markets.