South Africa’s government is set to change the rules for foreign communications companies, potentially allowing firms like Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate more freely in the country. The new draft …
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How IoT and 5G are Remaking Tech for Innovators
Look around. The tech world isn’t just changing; it’s being fundamentally remade by two powerful forces coming together: the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G connectivity. This isn’t just a …
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MTN Takes $4.2 Billion Iran Licence Case to South Africa’s Top Court
Telecoms giant, MTN Group, has gone to the Constitutional Court of South Africa to challenge a ruling that allows Turkish telecoms company, Turkcell, to pursue a $4.2 billion lawsuit against …
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Starlink Faces Internet Speed Challenges in Kenya as Competition Grows
Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, is currently facing serious challenges in Kenya, just less than two years after launching operations in the country. Starlink, which uses satellites to deliver internet, …
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Telecom Leaders to Discuss Future of Connectivity as MVNO Nigeria 2025 Summit Holds in Lagos
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is preparing for a major summit as Africa Hyperscalers hosts the MVNO Nigeria 2025: Unlocking Growth, Competition & Connectivity forum on May 21 in Lagos. The event …
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Nigeria’s Digital Economy Attracts $191m in Q1 2024, Rolls Out $2bn Fibre Project – Minister Bosun Tijani
The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria’s Communications and Digital Economy sector attracted $191 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of 2024, a major jump from …
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Nigeria’s Termii Tops Media/Telecoms Ranking in FT’s Fastest-Growing African Companies List
Nigerian technology company, Termii, has been ranked number one in the media and telecommunications category and 10th overall on the 2025 Financial Times list of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies. The report, …
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MTN Nigeria Signs Major Digital Partnership with Abia State Government
MTN Nigeria has entered into a landmark partnership with the Abia State Government aimed at speeding up digital transformation and expanding broadband access across the state. The agreement was officially …
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Nigeria’s 5G Growth Led by Banks, Hospitals, But Ordinary Users Still Left Behind
Nigeria’s adoption of 5G technology is gradually increasing but remains largely confined to sectors like banking, healthcare, and high-tech industries, while most ordinary Nigerians are still unable to afford or …
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Airtel Africa Targets Fintech Leadership with 2026 Airtel Money IPO
Airtel Africa is gearing up to challenge the dominance of African fintech giants with a planned initial public offering (IPO) for its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, set for the …