Reports and Coverage

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Nokia will establish an IP Excellence Centre in Egypt, strategically positioning the country as a hub for communications and information technology (IT) services. The agreement was signed during the Egypt-EU Investment Conference in Cairo, witnessed by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. The MoU involves the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Telecom Egypt, and Nokia, aiming to expand Nokia’s operations in Egypt and enhance its innovation and export capabilities. The signing ceremony was also attended by Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology.

Telecom Review is thrilled to announce that nominations for the prestigious Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2024 are now officially open. This annual recognition, a notorious segment of the well-known Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit event, recognizes and honors the outstanding achievements and innovations within the ICT industry.

At the 2024 Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24), diverse stakeholders in the telecommunications and ICT community worldwide were deeply engaged. Insightful discussions were benefited from with members of the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector, National Regulatory Authorities & Associations, United Nations Funds and Programs, ITU-affiliated academic and research institutes, and numerous Regional and International Organizations.

VML South Africa and Vodacom are parting ways as their contract nears completion. This announcement follows a scheduled pitch process.

Africa stands poised to harness AI's transformative capabilities to foster inclusive economic growth, drive innovation, and improve the quality of life for its citizens. By strategically addressing infrastructure gaps, investing in human capital, and embracing ethical practices, Africa can chart a path towards a prosperous AI-powered future.

According to a new research report from the leading IoT analyst firm, Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2.3 million in Q4, 2023.

In a groundbreaking initiative, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) have announced a joint declaration aimed at bolstering collaboration on ICT infrastructure mapping across West Africa.

In a significant move to address the evolving landscape of ICT and telecommunications, both the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) are concentrating their efforts on effectively responding to changes in the industry. Key policy issues in today's digital world were at the forefront of discussions between ATU Secretary General John Omo and Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the ITU Development Sector (BDT).

Zimbabwe and Namibia are making significant strides in satellite communications, highlighting the growth of this sector in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat has met with the Founder and Director of HMD Global—maker of Nokia phones—Jean-Francois Baril. They discussed the company’s plans for expanding in Egypt, increasing manufacturing operations, and exporting Nokia regular cell phones and smartphones from the Egyptian Silicon Industries Corporation (E-SICO) plant in New Assiut Technology Park.