MTN Plans to Invest $12B in Digital Infrastructure
MTN Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, highlights Africa’s digital infrastructure investment plan, projecting over $12 billion by 2030.
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Zimbabwe Grants Starlink License
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe announced a significant development on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, revealing that Starlink has been granted a licence to operate in the Southern African country.
MTN Group Unveils Share Offer in MTN Uganda
MTN Group has announced a significant development today: MTN International (Mauritius) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of MTN, will sell a portion of its stake in MTN Uganda. This move aligns with Uganda’s regulatory requirements and MTN’s strategic goal of increasing local shareholding in the Ugandan operating company.
Malawi Comms Regulator Plans to Build 100+ ICT Labs
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), through the innovative Connect-A-School (CAS) project, is set to build over 100 ICT laboratories in schools nationwide. Sponsored by the Universal Service Fund (USF), this initiative aims to revolutionize education with cutting-edge technology.
French, Russian, Chinese Firms Compete for Ghana’s First Nuclear Plant
Ghana is set to choose a company by December to build its first nuclear power plant, a significant step toward closing electricity supply gaps in Africa, where over 600 million lack access to electricity. Contenders include France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power, China National Nuclear Corporation, and others.
Joe Levy Appointed New CEO of Sophos
Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, is proud to announce Joe Levy as the new CEO. Joe, who has been with Sophos for nine years, has been acting CEO since February 15th. Under his leadership, Sophos has transformed from a product-only vendor into a global cybersecurity giant, including the development of an incident response team and managed detection and response (MDR) service that protects over 21,000 organizations worldwide.
Vodacom and Orange in Talks to Enhance Rural Connectivity
odacom Group Ltd and French telco Orange SA are in discussions to form a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing infrastructure and connectivity across Africa.
EV Company Spiro Secures $50M Deal for African Expansion
Spiro, an electric vehicle company, has secured a $50 million debt financing agreement with Afreximbank to accelerate its expansion into Cameroon and Morocco this year. This funding will be utilized to enhance Spiro’s network of automated swap stations and introduce new electric bike models, making green mobility solutions more accessible and convenient.