State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has revealed that it invested a total of US$13 million in 2024 to finance major capital projects aimed at expanding and modernising its network coverage, …
Telecommunications
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Business InsightsDigital TransformationTechnologyTelecommunications
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BusinessMergers & AcquisitionsSingapore EconomyTechnologyTelecommunications
StarHub Buys MyRepublic Broadband for S$105.2m
Singapore’s telecoms market is seeing another round of consolidation as StarHub has announced the full acquisition of MyRepublic’s broadband business. The deal, revealed on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, sees StarHub …
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BusinessEastern AfricaEconomyFinanceTelecommunications
MTN Uganda Records Strong Revenue Growth in H1 2025 Despite Profit Dip from Tax Settlement
MTN Uganda has announced a strong financial performance in the first half of 2025, showing double-digit growth in revenue despite a dip in profit due to a significant one-off tax …
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Business and EconomyCommoditiesFinanceGhanaINVESTMENTStock MarketTelecommunications
Ghana Stock Exchange Soars Past GH¢150bn Mark
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has recorded a historic breakthrough, surpassing GH¢150 billion in total market capitalization for the first time in 2025. The milestone came after a strong five-day …
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BusinessEnergyInfrastructureLabourTelecommunications
Telecom Sites in Nigeria Face Shutdown Risk as Diesel Blockade Disrupts Operations
Thousands of telecom towers across Nigeria may soon shut down due to a diesel supply crisis caused by a blockade at major fuel depots. The standoff, involving petroleum workers and …
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BusinessGovernanceINVESTMENTRegulationTelecommunications
NCC Introduces New Governance Rules as Foreign Investment in Telecoms Falls by 58%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new set of governance rules for telecom operators across the country, as the sector battles a sharp drop in foreign direct investment …
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AfricaAirtelBusinessTechnologyTelecommunications
Airtel Subsidiary Xtelify Launches AI-Powered Software for Telecom Operators
Xtelify, a new digital subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software platform that aims to change how telecommunications companies (telcos) operate and relate with their customers. …
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GOVERNMENTLegal AffairsPoliciesTelecommunications
FG Plans Legal Action on Vandalism to Accelerate Digital Development
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the rising destruction of telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, especially in conflict-prone areas. This was made known by the Attorney-General of the Federation and …
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BusinessEconomyInfrastructureMobile Telecommunications Network (MTN)SecurityTechnologyTelecommunications
Fibre Cuts, Vandalism Cost MTN N17.6bn in Network Losses
Between January and June 2024, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria faced over 13,700 fibre cuts across the country, severely affecting network quality and leading to massive financial losses. The company’s Chief …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEconomyTechnologyTelecommunications
Airtel Money, TCDC Partner to Boost Digital Financial Access for Farmers in Tanzania
Airtel Money Tanzania has announced a new partnership with the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) aimed at expanding access to digital financial services for thousands of farmers across the country. …