Tag: telecoms
Italian government approves Vodafone Italia acquisition by Swisscom
The Italian government has unconditionally approved Swisscom's acquisition of Vodafone Italia, the Swiss telecoms company said in a statement on Tuesday.
To preserve Italy's essential public...
Vodacom profit hit by Ethiopia start-up costs
Vodacom Group on Monday reported a 10.8% fall in full-year earnings, impacted by start-up losses in Ethiopia, higher finance and energy costs, and inflationary pressures.
The...
Telecoms sector deemed critical to AI efficiency drive
A study commissioned by Liberty Global found that 50 per cent of jobs in the US, European Union, UK and Switzerland could be complemented...
How K-NET Revolutionizes Broadcasting in Africa, Bridging the Digital...
Richard Hlomador, K-NET’s Founder & Chief Network Architect, and Akim Benamara, Founder of TechAfrica News discussed the role of K-NET in shaping the future...
Nigeria grants 25 MNVO licences
The Nigerian Communications Authority (NCC) has granted Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) licenses to some 25 companies, setting the tone for MVNO operations in...
Safaricom goes live in Ethiopia
Safaricom has begun providing 2G, 3G, and 4G network services in Ethiopia—four months later than it was expected to.
In May 2021, it led a...
2G, 3G to be shut down in South Africa
South African Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the government wants South Africa to start working on an official timeline to shut...
MTN South Africa is Number 1 again
MTN South Africa has once again been ranked as the country’s best network, this time in the second quarter of 2022.
According to the tech...
Safaricom Ethiopia set for launch next month
Newcomer Safaricom Ethiopia has committed to switch on its first commercial services in a limited area next month, when it will become the country’s...
Vodafone is the Telecoms Company of the Year
Vodafone Ghana has been declared ‘Telecom Company of the Year’ for the second consecutive year at the Ghana Business Awards (GBA) held at the...