Bayobab Group has appointed Mazen Mroué as the new CEO of MTN Digital Infrastructure. Mroué will oversee Bayobab’s Fixed Infrastructure and Communication Platforms business units and will execute the Data Centre Business Strategy, positioning the company favorably for growth and profitability in advancing AI development across Africa.
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MTN Cameroon Appoints Swithurn Mwenifumbo as New CTIO
MTN Cameroon has announced the appointment of Swithurn Mwenifumbo as its new Chief Technology and Information Systems Officer (CTIO), effective January 1, 2025.
Ethio Telecom and AfDB Unite for Africa's Digital Transformation
Ethio telecom and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have initiated a strategic discussion on financing Ethio telecom’s digital transformation initiatives. This collaboration will further enhance Ethiopia’s digital economy and expand Africa’s broader digital transformation.
Safaricom Ethiopia Launches Network in Metu
Safaricom Ethiopia has officially launched its network in Metu, marking a significant milestone in its Western Ethiopia expansion. This new connectivity will link communities from Gambella to Metu, driving regional economic growth and improving residents' quality of life.
Ethio Telecom, Amhara Supreme Court to Launch Smart Court Project
Ethio Telecom has signed an agreement with the Supreme Court of the Amhara National Regional State to implement a groundbreaking ‘Smart Court’ project to modernize the judicial system in the region.
Safaricom Ethiopia Launches 4G Network in Gambella
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC has successfully launched its 4G network in Gambella City and surrounding areas, marking a significant step in its mission to provide fast data connectivity across Ethiopia.
Orange, Vodacom Bolster DRC Rural Network Coverage
Orange and Vodacom have collaborated to form a first-of-its-kind, rural towerco partnership. Through this partnership, the companies will build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
MTN Group Reshapes Leadership to Drive Ambition 2025
MTN Group is pleased to announce key leadership changes to address succession, operational execution, and advancing the Ambition 2025 strategy.
MTN Nigeria Keen to Double Tariffs Amid Economic Volatility
MTN Nigeria is intensifying its lobbying efforts to double service tariffs in the wake of severe economic challenges and inflation, which has reached a nearly three-decade high of 34.6% (as of November, 2024).
Telkom Secures ICASA Approval for Swiftnet Towers Sale to Actis-Led Consortium
Telkom SA SOC Limited has obtained approval from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) for the disposal of its masts and towers business housed in Swiftnet SOC Limited.