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MTN Appoints New South Sudan CEO, Cameroon CEO Resigns
Connectivity
MTN Appoints New South Sudan CEO, Cameroon CEO ResignsMTN Appoints New South Sudan CEO, Cameroon CEO Resigns

MTN has appointed industry veteran Gordian Kyomukama as CEO in South Sudan but says Cameroon CEO Hendrik Kasteel has handed in his notice.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jan 17, 2020
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1 Min Read
Internet Shutdowns Cost Africa $2B in 2019 - Report
Connectivity
Internet Shutdowns Cost Africa $2B in 2019 - ReportInternet Shutdowns Cost Africa $2B in 2019 - Report
byPaula Gilbert
Jan 14, 2020
1 Min Read
Unitel's Zambia Plans in Disarray
Connectivity
Unitel's Zambia Plans in DisarrayUnitel's Zambia Plans in Disarray
byThe Staff
Jan 7, 2020
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American Tower buys Eaton, acquires JV stakes from MTN
Partnerships
American Tower buys Eaton, acquires JV stakes from MTNAmerican Tower buys Eaton, acquires JV stakes from MTN
byThe Staff
Jan 3, 2020
1 Min Read
Hot Startup of the Month: SA's #Datafree Platform biNu
Startups
Hot Startup of the Month: SA's #Datafree Platform biNuHot Startup of the Month: SA's #Datafree Platform biNu
byTom Jackson
Dec 23, 2019
1 Min Read
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Connectivity
Sparkle Adds New Point of Presence in NigeriaSparkle Adds New Point of Presence in Nigeria
byThe Staff
Dec 19, 2019
1 Min Read
The Most Expensive Data Prices in Africa
Digital Inclusion
The Most Expensive Data Prices in Africa
The Most Expensive Data Prices in Africa
Dec 18, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
The Top Things Africans Googled in 2019
Social Technology
The Top Things Africans Googled in 2019
The Top Things Africans Googled in 2019
Dec 12, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN & Vodacom Hit Back at Data Pricing Report
Regulation
MTN & Vodacom Hit Back at Data Pricing Report
MTN & Vodacom Hit Back at Data Pricing Report
Dec 4, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
West & Central Africa Get on 5G Train
5G Networks
West & Central Africa Get on 5G Train
West & Central Africa Get on 5G Train
Nov 27, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ericsson, 5G & Africa
Sponsored Content
Ericsson, 5G & Africa: The AfricaCom Interview
Ericsson, 5G & Africa: The AfricaCom Interview
Nov 26, 2019
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8 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
4G to Dominate MEA in 2025
4G Networks
4G to Dominate MEA in 2025
4G to Dominate MEA in 2025
Nov 26, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA Companies Back Away From Public Cloud
Cloud Networking
SA Companies Back Away From Public Cloud
SA Companies Back Away From Public Cloud
Nov 25, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodacom Is 5G-Ready but Still Focusing on 4G
5G Networks
Vodacom Is 5G-Ready but Still Focusing on 4G
Vodacom Is 5G-Ready but Still Focusing on 4G
Nov 19, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
AfricaCom 2019 Day 2: Key Takeaways
5G Networks
AfricaCom 2019 Day 2: Key Takeaways
AfricaCom 2019 Day 2: Key Takeaways
Nov 14, 2019
AfricaCom: Liquid Telecom Connects East to West Africa via DRC
Fiber Networking
AfricaCom: Liquid Telecom Connects East to West Africa via DRC
AfricaCom: Liquid Telecom Connects East to West Africa via DRC
Nov 14, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
AfricaCom 2019 Day 1: Key Takeaways
Connectivity
AfricaCom 2019 Day 1: Key Takeaways
AfricaCom 2019 Day 1: Key Takeaways
Nov 13, 2019
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10 Min View
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
African Mobile Broadband Connections to Boom by 2024 – Ovum
4G Networks
African Mobile Broadband Connections to Boom by 2024 – Ovum
African Mobile Broadband Connections to Boom by 2024 – Ovum
Nov 11, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA's Cape Flats Get Free WiFi Through Google
Connectivity
SA's Cape Flats Get Free WiFi Through Google
SA's Cape Flats Get Free WiFi Through Google
Nov 8, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
SA Spectrum Licensing: What You Need to Know
5G Networks
SA Spectrum Licensing: What You Need to Know
SA Spectrum Licensing: What You Need to Know
Nov 7, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Hot Startup of the Month: SA Data-Only Network Rain
Startups
Hot Startup of the Month: SA Data-Only Network Rain
Hot Startup of the Month: SA Data-Only Network Rain
Nov 4, 2019
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1 Min Read
byTom Jackson, Co-founder
Liquid Telecom SA's Massive Network Upgrade
Connectivity
Liquid Telecom SA's Massive Network Upgrade
Liquid Telecom SA's Massive Network Upgrade
Oct 30, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Orange Opens Digital Center in Senegal
Digital Inclusion
Orange Opens Digital Center in Senegal
Orange Opens Digital Center in Senegal
Oct 28, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Vodacom Launches 4G Smart Feature Phone
4G Networks
Vodacom Launches 4G Smart Feature Phone
Vodacom Launches 4G Smart Feature Phone
Oct 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Connecting Africa Country Profile: Nigeria
Connectivity
Connecting Africa Country Profile: Nigeria
Connecting Africa Country Profile: Nigeria
Oct 22, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Voice still key for FNB Connect users
Connectivity
Voice still key for FNB Connect users
Voice still key for FNB Connect users
Oct 18, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jury Still Out on Viability of Rural Fiber
Fiber Networking
Jury Still Out on Viability of Rural Fiber
Jury Still Out on Viability of Rural Fiber
Oct 9, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodafone Brings open RAN to DRC & Mozambique
4G Networks
Vodafone Brings open RAN to DRC & Mozambique
Vodafone Brings open RAN to DRC & Mozambique
Oct 7, 2019
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Women in Tech Interview: Microsoft SA's Lillian Barnard
Women in Tech
Women in Tech Interview: Microsoft SA's Lillian Barnard
Women in Tech Interview: Microsoft SA's Lillian Barnard
Oct 4, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Safaricom Is Losing Market Share to Airtel
4G Networks
Safaricom Is Losing Market Share to Airtel
Safaricom Is Losing Market Share to Airtel
Oct 1, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Safaricom Finds Success With Affordable Smartphone
Connectivity
Safaricom Finds Success With Affordable Smartphone
Safaricom Finds Success With Affordable Smartphone
Sep 25, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Rain Brings 5G FWA to South Africa
5G Networks
Rain Brings 5G FWA to South Africa
Rain Brings 5G FWA to South Africa
Sep 23, 2019
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1 Min Read
byRay Le Maistre, Special Contributor
SA Minister Calls for Universal Broadband
Broadband
SA Minister Calls for Universal Broadband
SA Minister Calls for Universal Broadband
Sep 9, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN Closes Stores in Nigeria & SA Following Xenophobic Attacks
Connectivity
MTN Closes Stores in Nigeria & SA Following Xenophobic Attacks
MTN Closes Stores in Nigeria & SA Following Xenophobic Attacks
Sep 4, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Airtel & Telkom Kenya Merger Suspended by Anti-Corruption Body
4G Networks
Airtel & Telkom Kenya Merger Suspended by Anti-Corruption Body
Airtel & Telkom Kenya Merger Suspended by Anti-Corruption Body
Aug 30, 2019
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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