Telecoms

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Nigeria’s telecom regulator greenlights MTN and 9Mobile’s three-year roaming deal

NCC criminalise telecom vandalism

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MTN launches West Africa’s largest Tier III data centre with cloud services to rival Amazon, Google, others

MTN Nigeria executives

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Starlink subscriptions drop in Kenya as ISP reopens signups

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Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani elected vice-chair of International Telecommunication Union

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, Bosun Tijani

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Access Bank fails in first attempt to freeze MTN Nigeria’s accounts over ₦180bn debt claim

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Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy

5G

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Starlink disconnects South African users as regulators clamp down on grey market access

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How to set up a data centre in Nigeria

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South Africa seizes Starlink kits in crackdown on local resellers

A Starlink kit facing the sky

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MTN Nigeria’s CTO: Major network upgrades expected by Q4 2025

MTN's office

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Kenya to sell part of 35% stake in Safaricom to raise part of $1.16bn

Safaricom office

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South Africa may bend telecom rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink

Elon Musk

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Vodacom bets R20bn on 5G and rural coverage to power South Africa’s digital economy

Vodacom

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Cell C may go public as Blue Label eyes JSE listing

Cell C building

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Airtel Africa to buy back $55M in shares after postponing IPO

Airtel Africa

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MTN Nigeria and Ghana drive MTN Group’s 33% profit surge in Q1 2025

MTN signpost

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Safaricom defies regional headwinds with 11% profit surge amid Ethiopia expansion

Safaricom office

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Safaricom explores satellite partnerships as competition with Starlink intensifies

Safaricom office

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Airtel Africa reports $145 billion in mobile money transactions

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MTN and CSCS launch *7270# USSD code to make stock trading accessible

MTN's office

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a national roaming agreement that allows 9Mobile’s 2.8 million subscribers to connect to MTN towers when their own signal is weak.


MTN has launched West Africa’s largest tier III data centre. Valued at over $253 million, the telco declared that Nigerian startups will no longer need AWS, Google, and others.


Starlink’s Kenyan growth has slowed with active subscriptions at just over 17,000. However, it has reopened sign-ups amid affordability challenges and licensing roadblocks across Africa.


Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the ITU Council for 2025–2026. This is Nigeria’s first such leadership role in nearly 50 years and strengthens Africa’s role in global tech policymaking.


A Federal High Court in Lagos has rejected Access Bank’s bid to freeze MTN Nigeria’s bank accounts over an alleged ₦180.95bn debt, pending a full hearing on June 23, 2025.


Sierra Leone is set to launch its first 5G network powered solely by renewable energy. It will be spearheaded by Zoodlabs and CrossBoundary Energy.


Starlink has disconnected South African users accessing its service through international roaming, following enforcement action by the country’s telecoms regulator, ICASA.



South Africa is seizing Starlink kits from local resellers, highlighting the country’s struggle to balance telecom regulation with rural connectivity needs.


Despite a recent tariff increase, many Nigerians still face poor service, but MTN Nigeria’s CTO, Yahaya Ibrahim, notes that major network improvements are expected by Q4 2025.


Kenya is set to reduce its stake in Safaricom to raise funds through privatisation. The move targets over $1 billion in revenue for the 2025/26 financial year.


South Africa is considering bending its telecom equity rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink, potentially trading regulatory consistency for diplomatic and tech investment gains.


Blue Label is planning a JSE listing for Cell C as part of a sweeping financial overhaul that aims to stabilise Cell C’s long-troubled finances.


Airtel Africa is initiating a $55 million share buyback, part of a broader $100 million programme, following a $328 million profit rebound.


MTN Group reported a 33% profit surge in Q1 2025, fuelled by strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana, where booming data and fintech revenues led to major earnings growth.


Safaricom recorded an 11% rise in net profit to $540 million for FY2024, driven by solid Kenyan performance and a sharp decline in Ethiopian losses. Group revenue hit $3 billion, bolstered by M-Pesa and mobile data.


Airtel Africa processed $145 billion in mobile money transactions in FY25, with user growth and expanding financial services driving a 29.9% revenue increase in that segment.


CSCS, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched a USSD code (*7270#) to enable investors without Internet access to monitor and manage their investments.


Nigeria’s telecom regulator greenlights MTN and 9Mobile’s three-year roaming deal

MTN’s nationwide roaming deal lets 9Mobile users piggy-back on Nigeria’s widest network, promising stronger signals, fewer dropped calls, and a lifeline for the struggling operator.

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MTN launches West Africa’s largest Tier III data centre with cloud services to rival Amazon, Google, others

MTN has launched West Africa’s largest tier III data centre. Valued at over $253 million, the telco declared Nigerian startups will not need AWS, Google, others anymore.

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Starlink subscriptions drop in Kenya as ISP reopens signups

Starlink subscriptions in Kenya have dropped, but the company has reopened sign-ups as it battles pricing and regulatory hurdles across Africa.

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Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani elected vice-chair of International Telecommunication Union

Bosun Tijani becomes vice-chair of the ITU Council 2025, marking a historic leadership role for Nigeria and boosting Africa’s influence in global digital governance.

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Access Bank fails in first attempt to freeze MTN Nigeria’s accounts over ₦180bn debt claim

Access Bank’s move to freeze MTN Nigeria’s accounts over a ₦180.95bn debt has been dismissed by a Lagos court. The judge ruled there was no urgent risk to the funds.

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Sierra Leone to launch first 5G network powered by renewable energy

Sierra Leone is set to launch its first 5G network, powered entirely by renewable energy. The move could transform digital access and sustainability efforts.

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Starlink disconnects South African users as regulators clamp down on grey market access

Starlink has shut down internet access for South African users on roaming plans after ICASA warned the service is unlicensed. The move affects thousands relying on the satellite provider.

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How to set up a data centre in Nigeria

Ever wondered where the internet lives? This podcast summary breaks down how data centres power everything from Google searches to Netflix streams—and what it takes to build one in Nigeria.

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South Africa seizes Starlink kits in crackdown on local resellers

South Africa is cracking down on Starlink use, seizing equipment and exposing tensions between enforcing telecom rules and expanding rural internet access.

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MTN Nigeria’s CTO: Major network upgrades expected by Q4 2025

MTN Nigeria’s CTO, Yahaya Ibrahim, says users can expect significant network upgrades by Q4 2025 as the telco addresses infrastructure gaps, vandalism, and growing demand.

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Kenya to sell part of 35% stake in Safaricom to raise part of $1.16bn

After selling 25% of its stake in Safaricom in 2008, Kenya wants to sell more of what’s left of its 35% as part of efforts to raise over $1 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, continuing its privatisation agenda.

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South Africa may bend telecom rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink

South Africa considers easing telecom rules for Starlink, raising concerns over policy integrity as it courts US favour and faces pressure to modernise rural Internet access.

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Vodacom bets R20bn on 5G and rural coverage to power South Africa’s digital economy

Vodacom is investing R20bn to expand 5G and rural coverage in South Africa, aiming to boost digital inclusion and power the continent’s digital economy under its Vision 2030 strategy.

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Cell C may go public as Blue Label eyes JSE listing

Blue Label wants to list Cell C on the JSE in a push to revive the troubled telco. A debt-to-equity swap, asset transfers, and new ownership structures are at the heart of this financial reset.

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Airtel Africa to buy back $55M in shares after postponing IPO

Airtel Africa is launching a $55m share buyback after a major profit recovery, signalling investor confidence despite IPO delays.

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MTN Nigeria and Ghana drive MTN Group’s 33% profit surge in Q1 2025

Strong growth in Nigeria and Ghana helped MTN Group post a 33% profit surge in Q1 2025, with rising data and fintech revenues powering performance in both key markets.

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Safaricom defies regional headwinds with 11% profit surge amid Ethiopia expansion

Safaricom posts an 11% profit jump to $540 million, with reduced Ethiopia losses and strong Kenyan growth.

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Safaricom explores satellite partnerships as competition with Starlink intensifies

Safaricom is exploring satellite partnerships as competition with Starlink grows, signalling a shift in Kenya’s internet market and pushing for regulatory reforms.

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Airtel Africa reports $145 billion in mobile money transactions

Airtel Africa processed $145 billion in mobile money transactions in FY 2025. Despite currency challenges, the company posted strong gains, boosting its full-year profit to $328 million.

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MTN and CSCS launch *7270# USSD code to make stock trading accessible

CSCS and MTN have partnered to launch *7270#, a USSD code that lets users check and manage investments without internet access, boosting financial inclusion nationwide.

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a national roaming agreement that allows 9Mobile’s 2.8 million subscribers to connect to MTN towers when their own signal is weak.


MTN has launched West Africa’s largest tier III data centre. Valued at over $253 million, the telco declared that Nigerian startups will no longer need AWS, Google, and others.


Starlink’s Kenyan growth has slowed with active subscriptions at just over 17,000. However, it has reopened sign-ups amid affordability challenges and licensing roadblocks across Africa.


Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, has been elected vice-chair of the ITU Council for 2025–2026. This is Nigeria’s first such leadership role in nearly 50 years and strengthens Africa’s role in global tech policymaking.


A Federal High Court in Lagos has rejected Access Bank’s bid to freeze MTN Nigeria’s bank accounts over an alleged ₦180.95bn debt, pending a full hearing on June 23, 2025.


Sierra Leone is set to launch its first 5G network powered solely by renewable energy. It will be spearheaded by Zoodlabs and CrossBoundary Energy.


Starlink has disconnected South African users accessing its service through international roaming, following enforcement action by the country’s telecoms regulator, ICASA.



South Africa is seizing Starlink kits from local resellers, highlighting the country’s struggle to balance telecom regulation with rural connectivity needs.


Despite a recent tariff increase, many Nigerians still face poor service, but MTN Nigeria’s CTO, Yahaya Ibrahim, notes that major network improvements are expected by Q4 2025.


Kenya is set to reduce its stake in Safaricom to raise funds through privatisation. The move targets over $1 billion in revenue for the 2025/26 financial year.


South Africa is considering bending its telecom equity rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink, potentially trading regulatory consistency for diplomatic and tech investment gains.


Blue Label is planning a JSE listing for Cell C as part of a sweeping financial overhaul that aims to stabilise Cell C’s long-troubled finances.


Airtel Africa is initiating a $55 million share buyback, part of a broader $100 million programme, following a $328 million profit rebound.


MTN Group reported a 33% profit surge in Q1 2025, fuelled by strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana, where booming data and fintech revenues led to major earnings growth.


Safaricom recorded an 11% rise in net profit to $540 million for FY2024, driven by solid Kenyan performance and a sharp decline in Ethiopian losses. Group revenue hit $3 billion, bolstered by M-Pesa and mobile data.


Airtel Africa processed $145 billion in mobile money transactions in FY25, with user growth and expanding financial services driving a 29.9% revenue increase in that segment.


CSCS, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched a USSD code (*7270#) to enable investors without Internet access to monitor and manage their investments.