Mobile

IHS Towers in purchase and lease deal for US$400 million with Etisalat in Nigeria

IHS Towers, Africa’s mobile telecommunications infrastructure provider, has signed a deal with Etisalat Nigeria to purchase 2,136 of its towers, worth US$400mn

Airtel rolls out data bundles for Android devices

Telecommunications services company Airtel has created data bundles for Android users in Nigeria, becoming the first telecoms company in Nigeria to offer the service

Google to launch US$100 smartphone in Africa

Google has announced it will roll out its latest smartphone in Africa, the Android One, which will use stock version of Android

GSMA to launch mobile health app

The Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA) is to launch its Mobile for Development mHealth programme for pregnant women and children in Zambia in September this year which will focus on nutrition

Mozambican mobile operator bags innovation award

Mozambiques mobile operator Movitel has won the Best Mobile Innovation Award at the Mobile Innovations Awards 2014 that was recently held in London

Qualcomm supports African tech

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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)

Africa leads mobile money growth – GSMA report

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Paratus Group partners with Green Telecom to launch Paratus Tanzania, boosting East African connectivity for tourism, mining, and enterprise sectors. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Paratus expands to power Tanzania’s connectivity

By MTN South Sudan and NCA, launching eSIM technology for improved connectivity and customer experience in South Sudan’s telecom industry. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

MTN pioneers eSIM technology in South Sudan

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Kaspersky and Smart Africa collaborate to enhance cybersecurity skills, policies, and infrastructure, strengthening Africa’s digital security landscape. (Image source: Kaspersky)