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At CNN’s Global Perspectives event in London, MTN Group said collaboration across governments, investors, and industries will be critical to driving digital inclusion and sustainable growth across Africa.

Vodacom has finally reached a confidential settlement with Kenneth Makate, the creator of the iconic “Please Call Me” service. The landmark case highlights the value of ideas, innovation, and fair compensation in South Africa’s corporate landscape.

For the first time, Openserve, South Africa's leading connectivity provider and a Telkom Group company, is joining the rest of the world in commemorating World Fibre Day in South Africa. The event coincides with a momentous milestone—ten years since Openserve was launched in 2015.

MTN CEO Ralph Mupita has hailed the GSMA’s new affordable smartphone initiative as a “game changer” for Africa, urging governments and OEMs to make 4G devices accessible to all. The digital leap could bring tens of millions of Africans online and accelerate the continent’s digital economy. By Nhlanhla Muthe , Senior Writer MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita (right) has called for Africa’s $30 smartphone revolution to be a catalyst in closing the continent’s digital divi

By Dumisani Sigogo The initiative, which is part of the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition, aims to advance digital inclusion across the continent by lowering the cost of smartphone ownership. A new industry-wide initiative has been unveiled today in Rwanda aiming to boost digital inclusion by lowering barriers to smartphone ownership in Africa The industry body of telcos, the GSMA, in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators – Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethi

Vivek Badrinath, Director General of the GSMA, in his opening speech at GSMA MWC25 Kigali today.

On Wednesday, the pan-African telecom service provider invited leaders from Africa's diplomatic and governmental sectors for its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner, when the milestone was announced.

MTN Group’s Ralph Mupita has called on African governments, academia, and industry to accelerate investment in homegrown AI systems and infrastructure. With nearly 300 million subscribers, MTN is backing initiatives like Nigeria’s N-ATLAS and AI-driven platforms Ayoba and Chenosis to ensure Africa shapes, not just consumes, the AI revolution.

Orange’s extensive CDN footprint in Africa and Synamedia’s Quortex Switch platform promise faster, more reliable streaming for millions...

Airtel Uganda’s first-half results for 2025 show a 14.7% rise in its customer base to 17.9 million and a 30.4% jump in data revenues.

Vodacom Group appoints Ayman Essam, a 20-year telecom veteran, as Chief Officer: External Affairs. Essam will lead external affairs strategy across eight African markets, strengthening stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and Vodacom’s commitment to digital innovation and sustainable growth.

The Masiyiwa family reflects on the home where Econet Wireless and the Higherlife Foundation were born, celebrating decades of...

In this debut episode, MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, sits down with Business Day and Financial Mail’s Mudiwa Gavaza, to unpack MTN’s 2025 Interim Results and dive into some of the biggest themes shaping the future of telecoms and technology in Africa.

A week ahead of its H1 results, Africa’s largest telco signals a return to profitability, powered by data and fintech growth across its key markets. MTN Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda are leading the charge, offering shareholders renewed optimism.

Two of Africa’s biggest telecom operators join forces to expand high-speed connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC in a move...

Vodacom has completed the country’s first native 5G voice call, marking a major leap in mobile technology with faster call setup times and crystal-clear audio.

By Nhlanhla Muthe Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has welcomed the key milestone in the Maziv merger. Vodacom Group has received a...

The ICT Minister cut short his overseas visit and returned to Cairo to closely monitor the situation and assess the damage caused by fire.

MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe reaffirmed the telco’s commitment to digital inclusion and rural connectivity. MTN South Sudan has...

Vodacom Group has been named Africa's number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious...