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Kenya opens smartphone assembly factory
Digital Inclusion
Kenya opens smartphone assembly factoryKenya opens smartphone assembly factory

Kenya has officially opened a local device assembly factory with capacity to produce up to 3 million smartphones per year at a price point of around $50.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Nov 1, 2023
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Airtel Uganda closes IPO
Investment
Airtel Uganda closes IPOAirtel Uganda closes IPO
byPaula Gilbert
Oct 27, 2023
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MTN Nigeria slapped with $72.6M tax fine
Regulation
MTN Nigeria slapped with $72.6M tax fineMTN Nigeria slapped with $72.6M tax fine
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 26, 2023
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Vodacom makes A2X listing, Safaricom acquires M-Pesa Holding
Investment
Vodacom makes A2X listing, Safaricom acquires M-Pesa HoldingVodacom makes A2X listing, Safaricom acquires M-Pesa Holding
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 19, 2023
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Axian Telecom completes majority acquisition of Free Senegal
Investment
Axian Telecom completes majority acquisition of Free SenegalAxian Telecom completes majority acquisition of Free Senegal
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 13, 2023
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Sparkle, Kush Investments sign virtual fiber deal for EquianoSparkle, Kush Investments sign virtual fiber deal for Equiano
byThe Staff
Oct 11, 2023
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Interview: Willie Oosthuysen on Liquid Intelligent Technologies' African strategy
5G Networks
Interview: Willie Oosthuysen on Liquid Intelligent Technologies' African strategy
Interview: Willie Oosthuysen on Liquid Intelligent Technologies' African strategy
Oct 5, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
Emerging Technology
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
MultiChoice cans Showmax Pro, prepares for revamp
Oct 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: Pedro Rabacal on building Safaricom's network in Ethiopia
4G Networks
Interview: Pedro Rabacal on building Safaricom's network in Ethiopia
Interview: Pedro Rabacal on building Safaricom's network in Ethiopia
Sep 29, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodacom KZN to invest $53M into network improvement, rural sites
Investment
Vodacom KZN to invest $53M into network improvement, rural sites
Vodacom KZN to invest $53M into network improvement, rural sites
Sep 22, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Emerging Technology
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
InDrive enters Zimbabwe's Bulawayo
Sep 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Kenyan President pitches Silicon Savannah investment to Silicon Valley
Investment
Kenyan President pitches Silicon Savannah investment to Silicon Valley
Kenyan President pitches Silicon Savannah investment to Silicon Valley
Sep 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Egyptian government to sell more of Telecom Egypt
Investment
Egyptian government to sell more of Telecom Egypt
Egyptian government to sell more of Telecom Egypt
Sep 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Telkom Kenya's towers shut down by ATC due to non-payment of fees
Connectivity
Telkom Kenya's towers shut down by ATC due to non-payment of fees
Telkom Kenya's towers shut down by ATC due to non-payment of fees
Sep 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Safaricom inks deal with Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda
Investment
Safaricom inks deal with Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda
Safaricom inks deal with Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda
Sep 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Vodacom, Eskom sign 'virtual wheeling' power deal in SA
Investment
Vodacom, Eskom sign 'virtual wheeling' power deal in SA
Vodacom, Eskom sign 'virtual wheeling' power deal in SA
Aug 31, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Source: Blue Label Telecoms
Investment
Power cuts, Cell C impact SA's Blue Label Telecoms earnings
Power cuts, Cell C impact SA's Blue Label Telecoms earnings
Aug 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
African fintechs raised $2.7B since 2021 – Disrupt Africa
Fintech
African fintechs raised $2.7B since 2021 - Disrupt Africa
African fintechs raised $2.7B since 2021 - Disrupt Africa
Aug 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
South Africa's comms bill could impact investment – MTN CEO
Investment
South Africa's comms bill could impact investment – MTN CEO
South Africa's comms bill could impact investment – MTN CEO
Aug 22, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN not pursuing Telkom SA buyout
Investment
MTN not pursuing Telkom SA buyout
MTN not pursuing Telkom SA buyout
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Fiber Networking
MAZIV embarks on $21M SA fiber expansion project
MAZIV embarks on $21M SA fiber expansion project
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Safaricom Ethiopia closes $257M IFC deal
Investment
Safaricom Ethiopia closes $257M IFC deal
Safaricom Ethiopia closes $257M IFC deal
Aug 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Uber Eats pledges $10.7M investment in SA, after competition watchdog report
Investment
Uber Eats pledges $10.7M investment in SA, after competition watchdog report
Uber Eats pledges $10.7M investment in SA, after competition watchdog report
Aug 4, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Axian to buy controlling stake in Free Senegal
Investment
Axian to buy controlling stake in Free Senegal
Axian to buy controlling stake in Free Senegal
Jul 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Vodacom Q1 revenue jumps 37% on back of Egypt deal, weak rand logo in a gray background | Vodacom Q1 revenue jumps 37% on back of Egypt deal, weak rand
Investment
Vodacom Q1 revenue jumps 37% on back of Egypt deal, weak rand
Vodacom Q1 revenue jumps 37% on back of Egypt deal, weak rand
Jul 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Telkom SA says 'no thanks' to another acquisition offer
Investment
Telkom SA says 'no thanks' to another acquisition offer
Telkom SA says 'no thanks' to another acquisition offer
Jul 10, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ericsson eyes mobile financial services growth in Africa
Fintech
Ericsson eyes mobile financial services growth in Africa
Ericsson eyes mobile financial services growth in Africa
Jul 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA's Cell C network 100% migrated to partner towers
Connectivity
SA's Cell C network 100% migrated to partner towers
SA's Cell C network 100% migrated to partner towers
Jun 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Startups
25 African startups receive $4M from Google
25 African startups receive $4M from Google
Jun 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN faces headache in Cameroon over bizarre bank account seizure
Regulation
MTN faces headache in Cameroon over bizarre bank account seizure
MTN faces headache in Cameroon over bizarre bank account seizure
Jun 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Telkom SA reports flat revenue
Investment
Telkom SA reports flat revenue
Telkom SA reports flat revenue
Jun 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
IFC invests $157M in Safaricom consortium in Ethiopia
Investment
IFC invests $157M in Safaricom consortium in Ethiopia
IFC invests $157M in Safaricom consortium in Ethiopia
Jun 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN tackles SA power woes with wind & solar hybrid project
Emerging Technology
MTN tackles SA power woes with wind & solar hybrid project
MTN tackles SA power woes with wind & solar hybrid project
Jun 8, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Afretec awards $3.3M in grants to African research teams
Investment
Afretec awards $3.3M in grants to African research teams
Afretec awards $3.3M in grants to African research teams
May 25, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Zimbabwe places Telecel under corporate rescue
Regulation
Zimbabwe places Telecel under corporate rescue
Zimbabwe places Telecel under corporate rescue
May 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

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