The telecom vendor space has gone through a flurry of M&A activity in recent years, driven by activist shareholders and private equity funds focusing on balance sheet re-capitalization, OPEX optimization and portfolio/customer synergies
East African operator Tigo Tanzania has accumulated a million followers on Facebook, the highest such figure in Tanzania, effectively reinforcing Tigo’s position as a leading digital lifestyle enterprise in the country
Multinational Corporations, particularly in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, as well as informal merchants, can benefit from reduced costs, increased security and greater efficiencies around payments
Communications company Ooredoo Group has selected mobile payments and marketing solutions provider GoSwiff as its partner for the implementation of its international mobile point of sale (mPOS) platform
Nigeria is expected to invest around US$5.3bn in 2016, revealed a survey by the International Data Corporation (IDC)
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the most active region for mobile money, with East and West Africa seeing the highest growth in registered accounts and monthly usage. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
GSMA's 2024 report reveals the transformative impact of mobile technology in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting key challenges and growth opportunities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
PalmPay launches USSD code in Nigeria, enabling millions to access financial services without internet, enhancing financial inclusion. (Image source: Palmpay)
Vodacom acquires 20% stake in Safaricom, gaining controlling interest in Kenya’s leading telecom and fintech business
Totogi’s multi-tenant platform introduces a new operating model for the MVNE
OneWeb LEO brings connectivity to Gabon trains
Medusa Africa set to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity
NuRAN has fully restored all seven sites, bringing them back on air. (Image credit: Nuran Wireless)
Vodacom acquires 20% stake in Safaricom, gaining controlling interest in Kenya’s leading telecom and fintech business
Totogi’s multi-tenant platform introduces a new operating model for the MVNE
OneWeb LEO brings connectivity to Gabon trains
Medusa Africa set to boost Cameroon’s digital connectivity
NuRAN has fully restored all seven sites, bringing them back on air. (Image credit: Nuran Wireless)
Arrel launches modular remittance APIs
Starlink’s satellite-powered broadband network will be made commercially available across CAR. (Image credit: U.S. MISSION CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC)
Mastercard expects artificial intelligence and agentic commerce to shape the next phase of Africa’s digital transformation.(Image credit: Mastercard)
Airtel Africa and SpaceX are positioning satellite-enabled mobile connectivity as a critical pillar of Africa’s digital transformation. (Image credit: Tech Africa)
National digital platform transforms Liberia’s payments. (Image source: The Central Bank of Liberia)
Partner programme unlocks growth for niche ISPs. (Image source: Vox)
WIOCC secures US$65mn financing expansion Africa. (Image source: WIOCC)
