At Huawei UBBF 2021, Dubai, Ricardo Varzielas, CFO of MTN GlobalConnect, shares how to enhance connectivity among data centers, to ensure networks are ready to deliver the customer experience that 5G promises and promote the digital economy in Africa.
MTN Group is set to acquire 5,709 new towers from IHS Towers in South Africa for $412 million, as the operator seeks a shift in its focus into strategic initiatives including around securing spectrum.
The governance of Orange Business Services will change as of January 17, 2022 with the departure of CEO Helmut Reisinger. At this time, Aliette Mousnier-Lompré, EVP of operations and customer service, will take over on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed.
Vodacom has announced plans to inject billions to boost its South African network in the current financial year. During the release of the group's financial results for the six months ended September, chief executive Shameel Joosub said the capex injection was on top of the R47 bn the company had spent over the past five years in the domestic market.
MTN and Mafab Communications Limited won the bid for the 5G spectrum auctioned by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) which was conducted at the Transcorp Hotel in Abuja for the available two slots for the 3.5 GHz spectrum.
Telecom Egypt (TE) shared its Q3 2021 results with the nine-month consolidated revenue reaching EGP 26.4bn, climbing 18% YoY. The growth was mainly driven by higher data revenue, which made up 66% of top-line growth.
MTN Group announced the appointment of Hermann Tischendorf as their chief technology and information Officer for Digital and Fintech.
Vodafone Group has agreed to transfer its 55% shareholding in Vodafone Egypt to Vodacom, its sub-Saharan African subsidiary. This transfer simplifies the management of Vodafone’s African holdings and further strengthens the delivery of connectivity and financial services in Africa.
Sofrecom and Camusat will combine their skills to support TowerCos to create and update their processes and procedures, design, build and operate their portfolio of cell towers and to manage their different sites.
During the 25th Cairo ICT 2021, held under the slogan "The Digital Challenge" at Egypt International Exhibition Center, Orange’s participation has been felt thanks to its wide presentation of its latest advanced technologies and smart and digital solutions to meet service providers’ various needs across different sectors while supporting the state’s digital transformation strategy towards Egypt’s Vision for 2030.
