MTN Group All-Set to Launch OpenRAN in Africa
MTN Group in its bid to increase their footprint throughout Africa are all set to test and launch OpenRAN. This will enable faster and cost-effective services.
Banking
June 17, 2021
Microsoft and Standard Bank to Drive Growth in Africa Together
Microsoft and Standard Bank have come into a partnership to improve their consumer’s experience and drive growth in the continent.
Mobile
June 17, 2021
Ooredoo Offers 5G Super Data Plans to its Users
Ooredoo is now offering an uninterrupted 5G internet access through their new 5G Super Data Plans.
Mobile
June 16, 2021
5G Subscriptions to Exceed 580M by the End of 2021 – Africa and Middle East On the Rise
Ericsson released its mobility report projection of mobile subscriptions and the growing number of service providers offering fixed wireless access.
Telecoms
June 16, 2021
Tigo Tanzania Offers Free Data to its Customers
Tigo Tanzania has unveiled a new 90day campaign named Cha Asubuhi. This campaign will give bonus free minutes and free data for their active consumers.
Telecoms
June 16, 2021
NCC Reviews Telecom License Structure
The the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) began the process for the review of the existing licensing structure, dating back to the early 2000s.
Business
June 16, 2021
Ooredoo Offers New Plans Without the Need of a Contract
Ooredoo’s Business Shahry Endless is now offering more data and minutes to its users without any commitment of a contract.
Technology
June 16, 2021
ONT and Arabsat to Launch their First Educational Channel Over Satellite
Arabsat and ONT have come into an agreement into launching their first educational channel over the satellite Arabsat Badr-4.
Broadcast
June 16, 2021
beIN SPORTS to broadcast W Series in 24 Countries for the 2021 season
beIN Media Group has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to first and only women’s motor racing championship in the world.
Business
June 16, 2021
Safaricom Announces Safari Rally Sponsorship
Safaricom has announced a KES 17.5 Million Safari Rally Sponsorship. This will mark its return to the World Rally Championship (WRC).
Broadcast
June 16, 2021
SES HD PLUS Ghana to Offer the First UHD TV Broadcast in Africa
SES HD PLUS Ghana in a collaboration with NAGRA and Samsung to deliver My HD PLUS on selected Samsung 4K ready TVs.
Satellite
June 15, 2021
4iG to Acquire Majority Stake in Spacecom
The Hungarian 4iG Group announced that it plans to acquire a majority stake in Space Communications Ltd., owner of the AMOS satellites
Streaming
June 15, 2021
Showmax Offers a Variety of Discounts for Users
Showmax is offering a variety of discounts on their streaming services until the end of August of this year.
Streaming
June 15, 2021
Netflix Kicks off two Skill Development Initiatives in Africa
Netflix has kicked off its 2-month creative industry skill development initiatives in Africa. This is in partnership with Realness Institute and APost Lab.
