T2, formerly known as 9Mobile, has taken a bold step in redefining its market position through a landmark multi-million-dollar partnership with Huawei. The Nigerian telco, which recently recorded its first subscriber growth in nearly two years, aims to transform its core network infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies that enhance capacity, resilience, and security. This move signifies…
Malawi has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its national identity and travel systems with the official launch of electronic passports (e-passports). The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services confirmed that the new travel documents are embedded with encrypted chips and advanced security features, aligning with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. This initiative…
MTN South Sudan has officially launched its new MoMo campaign, “Mata fekir,” a mobile money initiative designed to transform financial access and inclusion in one of Africa’s least-banked nations. The launch event, held at the Pyramid Continental Hotel in Juba, brought together government regulators, financial institutions, and private sector leaders, marking a critical milestone in…
Djibouti Telecom has unveiled plans to extend its Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) subsea cable system further south along Africa’s east coast, a move that is set to transform regional connectivity. The extension will significantly strengthen Africa’s digital infrastructure and support the continent’s surging demand for high-capacity, low-latency services driven by cloud providers, enterprises,…
Egyptian fintech startup Munify has successfully raised US\$3 million in a seed funding round led by Y Combinator, with additional backing from BYLD and Digital Currency Group. The funding marks a major milestone for the startup, positioning it to accelerate engineering, compliance, and market expansion, while also strengthening its role in transforming financial services for…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Joe Pace as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Global Data Centers division. Based in Sacramento, California, Pace will report directly to Doug Adams, President and CEO of NTT Global Data Centers, and succeeds Florian Winkler, who recently departed the company. His appointment comes at a…
Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) has launched a nationwide campaign designed to revitalize fixed line services and extend fiber connectivity to households and businesses across the country. Unveiled during the Camtel Actu radio program on August 30, 2025, this initiative seeks to reaffirm the importance of fixed line phones in a market largely dominated by mobile technology….
