Airtel Zambia has officially launched its 5G network with a grand event, showcasing the impressive capabilities of their 5G services. The launch allowed guests to experience high-speed network connectivity on smartphones, enjoy virtual reality (VR) experiences, hyper-realistic VR gaming, VR Golf gaming, 8K streaming and much more.
Telecom Operators
William Mzimba Retires From Vodacom Business
Vodacom South Africa's Chief Officer of Vodacom Business, William Mzimba, has elected to retire from Vodacom after a five-year tenure and will leave the company at the end of September 2023.
MTN Rwanda to Deploy 4G LTE Network Across Country
MTN Rwanda PLC has achieved a significant milestone in Rwanda's telecommunications sector by launching its 4G LTE network. This launch aims to transform Rwanda's digital landscape by offering faster, more affordable and more reliable connectivity to individuals, communities and businesses nationwide.
MTN Group Commits to Five-Year Investment in Nigeria
MTN Group's Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, emphasized MTN's commitment to expanding its presence and operations in Nigeria during a meeting with Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Executives from MTN Group expressed their dedication to investing US$3.5 billion in their Nigerian operations over the next five years. This substantial investment underscores MTN's determination to contribute to Nigeria's growth and development.
Sonatel Secures 5G License in Senegal
Senegal’s Regulation Authority for Telecommunications and Posts (ARTP) announced that it had “provisionally” awarded Sonatel (Orange Senegal) a 5G license, following the conclusion of a call for tenders to extend the scope of existing operating concessions.
M-PESA Super Forum Highlights Collaborations and Milestones
The M-PESA Super App Partners' Forum was recently hosted, creating an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm under the theme “Collaborating to build a tech ecosystem.”
Safaricom M-PESA to Expand Its Money Transfer Services
Safaricom M-PESA has partnered with TerraPay, a global payments infrastructure company, to promote financial inclusion through instant borderless payments. The collaboration, facilitated by TerraPay's subsidiary Mobex (Kenya), a licensed Money Remittance Provider, will allow over 30 million M-PESA mobile wallet-holders in Kenya to make real-time payments across all wallets in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with plans for India and Nepal in the near future.
Safaricom Plans to Boost Investment in Kenyan Tech Startups
Safaricom intends to establish two venture capital firms to expand its presence in Kenya's tech start-up sector and support its future growth. These new entities will be responsible for identifying and nurturing start-ups, as well as investing in scale-ups.
Safaricom Prepares to Launch Satellite-Based Data Services
Kenya’s telecommunications giant, Safaricom, is gearing up to venture into the satellite Internet arena to compete with SpaceX's Starlink, which has plans to launch its services in the country. In collaboration with AST SpaceMobile, a direct rival to Starlink, Safaricom aims to enhance its broadband services, including Wi-Fi, cellular networks and fiber optic cables, by leveraging AST SpaceMobile's satellite Internet technology.
inwi to Expand AI-Based Fraud Management Partnership on Hypersense
inwi has selected Subex, a leading telecom analytics solutions provider, for a five-year contract to upgrade its current Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management (RAFM) system to the advanced HyperSense Business Assurance and Fraud Management platform. The contract also includes Managed Services support to ensure smooth implementation and ongoing operational support.