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Burkina Faso Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2017 - Research and Markets - Business Wire
Burkina Faso Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2017 - Research and Markets Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Burkina Faso - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to Research and Markets' ...
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Africa - Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators - PR Newswire
Africa - Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Africa - Mobile Voice ...
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Maroc Telecom Considers Expansion into Chad - Morocco World News
Maroc Telecom Considers Expansion into Chad Morocco World News
Rabat – Chadian President Idriss Deby received Maroc Telecom Group Chairman Abdeslam Ahizoune earlier this week. Ahizoune went to talk to Deby on ...
Sat, 23 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange completes acquisition of Airtel Burkina Faso - TeleGeography
Orange completes acquisition of Airtel Burkina Faso TeleGeography
Burkina Faso. France's Orange Group has announced that, following regulatory approval, it has completed the acquisition of 100% shares in mobile operator ...
Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Orange rebrands Airtel unit in Burkina Faso - TeleGeography
Orange rebrands Airtel unit in Burkina Faso TeleGeography
Burkina Faso. Orange Group has further strengthened its operations in West Africa with the announcement that it has officially launched its brand in Burkina ...
Fri, 17 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Orange announces 100% takeover of Airtel in Burkina Faso - Africanews
Orange announces 100% takeover of Airtel in Burkina Faso Africanews
French telecom giant, Orange together with Orange Côte d'Ivoire, have announced a 100% acquisition of the mobile operator Airtel in Burkina Faso. This follows ...
Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Maroc Telecom now holds 61% stake in Burkina Faso's Onatel - ITWeb Africa
Maroc Telecom now holds 61% stake in Burkina Faso's Onatel ITWeb Africa
Maroc Telecom Group has acquired an additional 10% stake in Burkina Faso's major telecoms operator Onatel SA and increased its shareholding to 61%.
Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange to buy Airtel arms in Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone - Hindu Business Line
Orange to buy Airtel arms in Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone Hindu Business Line
Orange and Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV (Airtel) on Wednesday have signed an agreement to seal Orange's acquisition of Airtel's operations in ...
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:00:00 GMT
12 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso - Independent
12 civilians killed in jihadist attack in Burkina Faso Independent
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | AFP | Twelve civilians were killed on Thursday during a jihadist attack in the north of Burkina Faso, which has been battling a ...
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange acquires Airtel's units in Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone - TeleGeography
Orange acquires Airtel's units in Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone TeleGeography
TeleGeography's free daily email summary of the world's top telecom news stories.
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel may raise Rs 15,000 crore through issue of fresh shares - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel may raise Rs 15,000 crore through issue of fresh shares Economic Times
Bharti Airtel plans to raise Rs 12,000-15,000 crore through issue of *fresh* shares in the current fiscal year as part of its strategy to create a war chest of about Rs ...
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Plans Paring $4.6 Billion of Debt in Three Years - Bloomberg
Airtel Plans Paring $4.6 Billion of Debt in Three Years Bloomberg
Bharti Airtel Ltd. is looking to pare $4.6 billion from its net borrowings over the next three years by listing its African unit and potentially selling some stake in its ...
Tue, 08 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange completes Burkina Faso rebrand - Mobile World Live
Orange completes Burkina Faso rebrand Mobile World Live
Orange Group today launched its brand in Burkina Faso, achieving the feat less than one year after acquiring Airtel's mobile business in the country.
Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso: demonstrations in honor of murdered journalist - africanews
Burkina Faso: demonstrations in honor of murdered journalist africanews
Thousands of people demonstrated Thursday in Ouagadougou to pay tribute to Norbert Zongo, a Burkinabe investigative journalist murdered twenty years ago, ...
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso forces say they killed 146 jihadists after 14 civilians died in shooting attack on village - Firstpost
Burkina Faso forces say they killed 146 jihadists after 14 civilians died in shooting attack on village Firstpost
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso's commander general says armed forces have killed 146 jihadists in three counterattack operations in the northwest ...
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Tanzanian government acquires more shares in Airtel Tanzania - African Daily Voice
Tanzanian government acquires more shares in Airtel Tanzania African Daily Voice
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) -Tanzania's government has raised its holding stake in telecommunications company Airtel from 40 to 49 percent, the ...
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Ravi Pujari was living with new identity,Burkina Faso - Business Standard
Ravi Pujari was living with new identity,Burkina Faso Business Standard
Underworld don Ravi Pujari,arrested in Senegal on a red alert by Indian intelligence agencies, was living with a new identity,had got a Burkina Faso passport for ...
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel sells 700 towers in Burkina Faso to Eaton Towers - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel sells 700 towers in Burkina Faso to Eaton Towers Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Sunil Mittal-promoted Bharti Airtel has sold its 700 towers in Burkina Faso to Eaton Towers, making it the most recent deal the Indian telecom major ...
Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso: Orange increases investment despite mixed results across Africa - African Business Magazine
Burkina Faso: Orange increases investment despite mixed results across Africa African Business Magazine
Orange has rebranded its mobile services in Burkina Faso as Orange Burkina Faso, as it steps up its investment in the country. Orange bought the *service* from ...
Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Orange expands network in Burkina Faso - ITWeb Africa
Orange expands network in Burkina Faso ITWeb Africa
French telecommunications firm Orange is expanding its network in Burkina Faso and has started with the deployment of 580km of optical fibre between the ...
Wed, 24 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Podcast | Telecom wars: a new hope for Airtel in Africa - Moneycontrol.com
Podcast | Telecom wars: a new hope for Airtel in Africa Moneycontrol.com
The tariff wars are showing no signs of a ceasefire with reports of Jio planning to further slash prices. Africa operations, projected to be healthy in the near future, ...
Sun, 06 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso president calls for closer cooperation with Uganda - Independent
Burkina Faso president calls for closer cooperation with Uganda Independent
Ouagadougou, BURKINA FASO | THE INDEPENDENT | The President of Burkina Faso Rock Marc Christian Kabore has called for closer bilateral cooperation ...
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel closes sale of its unit in Sierra Leone to France's Orange - Economic Times
Airtel closes sale of its unit in Sierra Leone to France's Orange Economic Times
In January, Bharti Airtel had said it will sell its operations in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone to France-based Orange to Orange SA for around $900 million.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2017 - Research and Markets - Business Wire
Burkina Faso Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2017 - Research and Markets Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Burkina Faso - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to Research and Markets' ...
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel looking to pare $4.6 billion of debt with Africa unit IPO, to sell stake in tower biz - Hindustan Times
Bharti Airtel looking to pare $4.6 billion of debt with Africa unit IPO, to sell stake in tower biz Hindustan Times
Bharti Airtel Ltd. is looking to pare $4.6 billion from its net borrowings over the next three years by listing its African unit and potentially selling some stake in its ...
Wed, 09 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
GSMA mobile economy report: West Africa mobile money, mobile adoption - Quartz Africa
GSMA mobile economy report: West Africa mobile money, mobile adoption Quartz Africa
Rapid mobile adoption in West Africa since the turn of the decade has been a boon for the local mobile money industry. As the West Africa mobile economy ...
Thu, 12 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
West Africa CFA franc zone members aim to issue $4.82 bln in debt in 2019 - The North Africa Post
West Africa CFA franc zone members aim to issue $4.82 bln in debt in 2019 The North Africa Post
The eight countries of the West African CFA franc zone plan to issue 2.723 trillion CFA francs ($4.82 billion) in debt in 2019, Reuters reported. Member countries ...
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kenya | Airtel vs. Safaricom | East & Horn Africa - The Africa Report
Kenya | Airtel vs. Safaricom | East & Horn Africa The Africa Report
Airtel Kenya is cutting prices to eat into Safaricom's market share, but it may not have a big enough war chest and sufficient patience to succeed in knocking the ...
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:15:02 GMT
Airtel could be leaving Ghana but Bharti Airtel denies leaving Africa - Quartz
Airtel could be leaving Ghana but Bharti Airtel denies leaving Africa Quartz
Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel plans to rationalize subsidiary Airtel's African operations, according to chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal. Those comments ...
Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel in talks to buy Telkom Kenya - african-markets.com
Airtel in talks to buy Telkom Kenya african-markets.com
India's Bharti Airtel is in talks to buy Telkom Kenya, the country's smallest telecoms operator, to create a stronger challenger to market leader Safaricom, three ...
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange announces 100% takeover of Airtel in Sierra Leone - Africanews
Orange announces 100% takeover of Airtel in Sierra Leone Africanews
French telecom giants, Orange, have announced a 100% takeover of mobile operator Airtel in Sierra Leone. Orange's latest acquisition was together with its ...
Thu, 21 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Sold Out Burkina Faso Subsidiary to Orange - News18
Airtel Sold Out Burkina Faso Subsidiary to Orange News18
The deal would help Orange in boosting its presence in Africa along with two additional countries.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel shows profit in Africa, as data consumption grows, currency fluctuation stabalises - Economic Times
Airtel shows profit in Africa, as data consumption grows, currency fluctuation stabalises Economic Times
Bharti Airtel reported a profit of $6 million from African operations for the fourth quarter from a loss of $57 million a year ago, on the back of growth in the data ...
Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel explores options to list Africa arm on global exchange - Business Standard
Bharti Airtel explores options to list Africa arm on global exchange Business Standard
The Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Bharti Airtel is considering listing its subsidiary Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV (BAIN), which controls the group's African ...
Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Orange to acquire Airtel's ops in Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone - Economic Times
Orange to acquire Airtel's ops in Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone Economic Times
Orange and Bharti Airtel International inked a deal that will allow Orange's acquisition of Airtel's operations in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone. Orange will ...
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Orange Group seeking further acquisitions in Africa - TeleGeography
Orange Group seeking further acquisitions in Africa TeleGeography
France. French telecoms giant Orange Group is seeking acquisition deals in Africa, as the company is looking into ways of expanding its revenue growth, ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Best Prepaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Mumbai) - Beebom
Best Prepaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Mumbai) Beebom
Telecom *service* providers in India offer a ton of international roaming recharge plans for their prepaid customers. Due to the sheer number of plans offers, ...
Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
30 terrorists killed in Mali under Operation Barkhane - Business Standard
30 terrorists killed in Mali under Operation Barkhane Business Standard
The French Armed Forces Ministry on Saturday informed that the French troops active under Operation Barkhane in Africa's Sahel region have managed to kill ...
Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
How Africa has turned into a profitable market for Bharti Airtel - Business Standard
How Africa has turned into a profitable market for Bharti Airtel Business Standard
A strategic shift in its African operations is bearing results for Bharti Airtel. The company has reported profits in the continent for the past three quarters.
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
France's EDF acquires 49% stake in Conergies Group - african-markets.com
France's EDF acquires 49% stake in Conergies Group african-markets.com
On 23 January 2019, EDF and CONERGIES-GROUP announced the partnership to jointly develop and deploy groundbreaking energy efficiency solutions in ...
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange completes acquisition of Congo mobile operator Tigo DRC - Reuters
Orange completes acquisition of Congo mobile operator Tigo DRC Reuters
Orange has completed the $160 million acquisition of Democratic of Congo mobile operator subsidiary Tigo DRC from Millicom, the French company said on ...
Thu, 21 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso coup trial suspended after defence walkout - Independent
Burkina Faso coup trial suspended after defence walkout Independent
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | AFP | The landmark trial over a failed 2015 coup in Burkina Faso came to a dramatic halt on Tuesday just hours after it opened ...
Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
ONYANGO: We are ready to do it against Lesotho - Independent
ONYANGO: We are ready to do it against Lesotho Independent
Total AFCON Qualifiers 2019 ? Uganda ?? vs Lesotho ?? ? Saturday 13th October 2018 ? Time: 4pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole ? Charges: ...
Sat, 13 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
How Mobile Money is helping financial inclusion in Africa - Irish Tech News
How Mobile Money is helping financial inclusion in Africa Irish Tech News
by Srinivas Nidugond. When examining the global uptake of mobile money, Sub-Saharan Africa readily springs to mind as a noteworthy case. Here's why-the ...
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Millions invested but gold mining 'under-exploited' in W.Africa: experts - Independent
Millions invested but gold mining 'under-exploited' in W.Africa: experts Independent
Abidjan, Ivory Coast | AFP | Mining companies have invested at least $5 billion towards gold exploration in West Africa in the last decade but significant reserves ...
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Gates Foundation invests $45 million to boost nutrition in Burkina Faso - Independent
Gates Foundation invests $45 million to boost nutrition in Burkina Faso Independent
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | AFP | The Gates Foundation will invest $45 million in nutrition and family planning programs in Burkina Faso, Melinda Gates said ...
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Orange to take over Tigo Ghana | Business News 2017-02-01 - GhanaWeb
Orange to take over Tigo Ghana | Business News 2017-02-01 GhanaWeb
Starr Business has gathered that France telecom giant, Orange, might soon be the new owner of Tigo Ghana. According to sources close to the company, talks ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Mali president visits village massacre site as UN calls for action - Independent
Mali president visits village massacre site as UN calls for action Independent
Bamako, Mali | AFP | Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Friday visited the graves of 37 villagers killed during a New Year's Day massacre blamed on ...
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Societe Generale and Absa agree to roll out a unique pan-african wholesale banking offering - african-markets.com
Societe Generale and Absa agree to roll out a unique pan-african wholesale banking offering african-markets.com
Societe Generale (BRVM:SGBC, GSE:SOGEGH) and Absa Group Limited (JSE:ABSP), two leading banks on the African continent, announce the signing of a ...
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange and Airtel Join Forces to Enable International Money Transfers Between Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso - Africa Outlook Magazine
Orange and Airtel Join Forces to Enable International Money Transfers Between Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso Africa Outlook Magazine
With “Orange Money International Transfer”, Orange Money customers can easily use their mobile phones to transfer electronic money in real-time.
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso launches Sahel region's largest solar power plant - Independent
Burkina Faso launches Sahel region's largest solar power plant Independent
Zagtouli, Burkina Faso | AFP | West Africa's biggest solar power plant goes onstream on Wednesday as Burkina Faso, one of the world's poorest countries, ...
Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda grapples with renewed Cholera outbreak - African Daily Voice
Uganda grapples with renewed Cholera outbreak African Daily Voice
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADV) A cholera outbreak is rocking Uganda following the confirmation of 10 cases on 10 January, sources confirmed on Saturday.
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel International begins cash purchase of its USD 1.5 billion bonds to reduce debt - ETTelecom.com
Bharti Airtel International begins cash purchase of its USD 1.5 billion bonds to reduce debt ETTelecom.com
Bharti Airtel on Saturday said it will pre-pay USD 1.5 billion debt with its subsidiary Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands), using the proceeds it got from six ...
Sat, 10 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Malawi's soccer season to resume next month - African Daily Voice
Malawi's soccer season to resume next month African Daily Voice
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) recently told Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) that it will resume ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Win today will secure Uganda Cranes Nations Cup place - Independent
Win today will secure Uganda Cranes Nations Cup place Independent
TODAY. 5pm: Tanzania ?? vs Cape Verde ?? 7pm: Uganda ?? vs Lesotho ?? Standings Group L. Uganda 3 2 1 0 4 0 7. C. Verde 3 1 1 1 4 2 4. Lesotho 3 0 2 1 2 ...
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel launches pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone for $53 - Livemint
Airtel launches pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone for $53 Livemint
New Delhi: In a move aimed at increasing its data revenue, telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd on Tuesday launched its first pan-Africa customised 3G smartphone ...
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Macron takes champagne and foie gras to French soldiers in Chad - Independent
Macron takes champagne and foie gras to French soldiers in Chad Independent
N'Djamena, Chad | AFP | French President Emmanuel Macron paid a pre-Christmas visit to French soldiers in Chad on Saturday, bringing enough champagne, ...
Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel considering exits, stake sales at some Africa operations - Livemint
Airtel considering exits, stake sales at some Africa operations Livemint
Airtel Bharti's African unit lost $91 million in the quarter ended September, compared with a $170 million loss in the previous year.
Fri, 20 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Two UN peacekeepers killed in dual Mali attacks: UN - Independent
Two UN peacekeepers killed in dual Mali attacks: UN Independent
Bamako, Mali | AFP | Two UN peacekeepers were killed and “several others” wounded in two attacks in central and northern Mali on Saturday, the United ...
Sun, 28 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Six banks pitch for Airtel Africa IPO - Guardian Nigeria
Six banks pitch for Airtel Africa IPO Guardian Nigeria
About five to six banks are believed to be pitching Indian telco Bharti Airtel on a potential listing of its Africa operations. The unit could be worth around $6.6 ...
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
TE Connectivity to sell SubCom business for $325 mn - Telecom Lead
TE Connectivity to sell SubCom business for $325 mn Telecom Lead
TE Connectivity has decided to sell its subsea communications business (SubCom) to Cerberus Capital Management, for $325 million in cash. TE Connectivity ...
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
India's Bharti Airtel to acquire Millicom's Rwanda operations - Nikkei Asian Review
India's Bharti Airtel to acquire Millicom's Rwanda operations Nikkei Asian Review
NEW DELHI - Bharti Airtel announced on Tuesday the signing of an agreement with Millicom International Cellular to take over all its Rwanda operations.
Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel in talks to sell four Africa businesses to Orange - MediaNama.com
Airtel in talks to sell four Africa businesses to Orange MediaNama.com
Bharti Airtel has entered into exclusive talks with Orange to sell its businesses in four African countries: Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo Brazzaville and Sierra ...
Mon, 20 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Ecobank, the Pan African Bank, appoints MFS Africa Ltd as Digital payment partner - africanews
Ecobank, the Pan African Bank, appoints MFS Africa Ltd as Digital payment partner africanews
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) The Pan-African bank announced today the appointment of MFS Africa (www.MFSAfrica.com) as Digital payment partner enabling ...
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Several dozen killed near Mali's border with Niger - Independent
Several dozen killed near Mali's border with Niger Independent
Bamako, Mali | AFP | Several dozen civilians have been shot dead by gunmen who raided an area in northeastern Mali near the border with Niger, local officials ...
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Chad president says rebel convoy 'destroyed' - Independent
Chad president says rebel convoy 'destroyed' Independent
N'Djamena, Chad | AFP | Chadian President Idriss Deby on Thursday said a column of rebels which had sought to cross into the country from Libya had been ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vipers SC sack Mexican coach Espinoza - Independent
Vipers SC sack Mexican coach Espinoza Independent
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda side Vipers SC has this evening terminated the services of its head coach Javier Martinez Espinoza.
Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Mali to send reinforcements to Timbuktu - Independent
Mali to send reinforcements to Timbuktu Independent
Bamako, Mali | AFP | Mali on Sunday announced it will be sending reinforcements to the northern city of Timbuktu amid growing concerns about security in the ...
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel eyeing on consolidation to sail in African markets - Economic Times
Airtel eyeing on consolidation to sail in African markets Economic Times
KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel is believed to have identified six non-profitable African markets for consolidation to reduce losses and clear headroom for the Sunil ...
Mon, 01 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Eswatini plans to create environment for business - African Daily Voice
Eswatini plans to create environment for business African Daily Voice
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (ADV) – The Kingdom of Eswatini is planning to create an environment set to be good for business. Prime Minister Ambrose ...
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel to exit Ghana this year - Myjoyonline.com
Airtel to exit Ghana this year Myjoyonline.com
Bharti Airtel, the mother company of Airtel Ghana has announced that it will be closing shop 15 African countries by the end of 2017.
Sat, 28 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Zamalek and Ahly received fines due to fans misconduct - African Daily Voice
Zamalek and Ahly received fines due to fans misconduct African Daily Voice
NEWSROOM (ADV) – The Egyptian FA competitions committee released a series of punishment on several Egyptian Premier League sides including giants ...
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel may turn around Africa operations in FY18 on cost optimisation - Economic Times
Airtel may turn around Africa operations in FY18 on cost optimisation Economic Times
KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel could turn around its loss-making Africa operations in FY18 if it is able to sustain the strong customer base growth and accelerated data ...
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Lyon reach Champions League last 16, Bayern top group - Independent
Lyon reach Champions League last 16, Bayern top group Independent
Paris, France | AFP | Lyon clinched the final Champions League last-16 place as Nabil Fekir's second-half strike grabbed a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk ...
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel bets on Nigeria broadband to chase down MTN - Mint
Airtel bets on Nigeria broadband to chase down MTN Mint
Bharti Airtel has partnered with China's ZTE Corp to provide 4G high-speed broadband in Nigeria with an aim to narrow the gap with market leader MTN Group.
Fri, 26 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Obopay seeks $25 million in strategic investment - Economic Times
Obopay seeks $25 million in strategic investment Economic Times
Obopay just bagged a $15 million order from Banque Atlantique in Africa, after proving deployment of Airtel Money in Uganda and Kenya.
Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel, Millicom ink pact to merge in Ghana - Economic Times
Airtel, Millicom ink pact to merge in Ghana Economic Times
KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel and Millicom International Cellular have entered into an agreement to merge their respective units in Ghana to create the second-largest ...
Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Insurance And Microensure Unveils Industry First Maternity Insurance Cover - BusinessGhana
Airtel Insurance And Microensure Unveils Industry First Maternity Insurance Cover BusinessGhana
Airtel Ghana in partnership with MicroEnsure and Enterprise Life have launched an enhanced micro insurance policy to...
Tue, 04 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa IPO Options Excite Banks - Leadership Newspapers
Airtel Africa IPO Options Excite Banks Leadership Newspapers
Airtel Africa IPO Options Excite Banks Bharti Airtel's potential IPO of its Africa operations is reportedly attracting the attention of a number of banks, which are all ...
Fri, 16 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Senegal replace Tunisia as top-ranked African team, Uganda Cranes 16th - Independent
Senegal replace Tunisia as top-ranked African team, Uganda Cranes 16th Independent
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Senegal replaced Tunisia as the highest ranked African national team when the monthly statistics were released by FIFA ...
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel enters agreement to sell towers to ATC in Tanzania - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel enters agreement to sell towers to ATC in Tanzania Economic Times
KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel has signed a deal with American Tower Corporation (ATC) for selling some 1,350 of its towers in Tanzania for roughly $180 million (Rs ...
Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Africa's Helios ditches London IPO plans, Congo turmoil weighs - Reuters UK
Africa's Helios ditches London IPO plans, Congo turmoil weighs Reuters UK
LONDON (Reuters) - African mobile phone mast firm Helios Towers on Thursday pulled its plans to list in London, with one banker saying the expected IPO price ...
Thu, 15 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orlando Pirates disappoint at home in CAF Champions League - Independent
Orlando Pirates disappoint at home in CAF Champions League Independent
Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | Former winners Orlando Pirates of South Africa were left fighting for CAF Champions League survival after being held to a ...
Sun, 16 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MCC's board nods second development compact to Malawi, Indonesia and Kosovo - The Maravi Post
MCC's board nods second development compact to Malawi, Indonesia and Kosovo The Maravi Post
Workers-at-Nkhoma-substation-in-Malawi. WASHINGTON, D.C.-(MaraviPost)-At its quarterly meeting, the U.S. Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation ...
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel considering exits, stake sales at some Africa operations - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel considering exits, stake sales at some Africa operations Economic Times
By Siddharth Philip Bharti Airtel Ltd., India's largest mobile-phone operator, is considering mergers or stake sales at some of its Africa operations as it looks to cut ...
Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel to divest 950 towers in Congo to reduce debt - Livemint
Airtel to divest 950 towers in Congo to reduce debt Livemint
Bharti Airtel aims to reduce capital expenditure and debt through the deal and will continue to have access to these towers under a long-term lease.
Fri, 06 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
WHO worried as malaria cases rise in Uganda - Independent
WHO worried as malaria cases rise in Uganda Independent
Global fight against malaria has stalled, WHO warns. Maputo, Mozambique | AFP | The World Health Organisation on Monday said global efforts to fight malaria ...
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
In need of realignment: Indian investments should match development cooperation initiatives in Africa - Observer Research Foundation
In need of realignment: Indian investments should match development cooperation initiatives in Africa Observer Research Foundation
After a long period of stagnation, African countries experienced strong growth from mid-1990s. Countries emerged as some of the fastest growing countries.
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:45:15 GMT
International Film Festival of Shimla 2018 concludes - Business Standard
International Film Festival of Shimla 2018 concludes Business Standard
The International Film Festival of Shimla 2018 concluded here Sunday, with "The Fog" by Ali Shoorvarzi and Hoseyn Mahroughi bagging the 'best short film' ...
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange Strikes $160M Deal for Tigo DRC - Light Reading
Orange Strikes $160M Deal for Tigo DRC Light Reading
Orange is set to continue its acquisition spree in Africa with a $160 million takeover of Millicom's Tigo-branded mobile phone business in the Democratic ...
Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces the appointment of Yves Mayilamene as Group Executive, Human Resources - Global Banking And Finance Review
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces the appointment of Yves Mayilamene as Group Executive, Human Resources Global Banking And Finance Review
Prior to this appointment, Yves Mayilamene was the Deputy Group Head of Human Resources and Head of Human Resources for Ecobank Nigeria. Ecobank ...
Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria's internet users hit 111.6m - Naija247news
Nigeria's internet users hit 111.6m Naija247news
Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to more than 111.6 million in December 2018, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC's) Monthly ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Mane, Balde to lead Senegal against Burkina Faso - Kawowo Sports
Mane, Balde to lead Senegal against Burkina Faso Kawowo Sports
Liverpool and Lazio forwards Sadio Mane and Keita Balde lead the cast of the Senegal squad summoned by Aliou Cisse ahead of the back to back FIFA 2018 ...
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel sells African towers for $1.3B - RCR Wireless News
Bharti Airtel sells African towers for $1.3B RCR Wireless News
Indian telecommunications group Bharti Airtel has obtained nearly $1.3 billion from the sale of its telecommunication towers in five African markets.
Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT
We are not exiting Africa-Airtel - Lusaka Times
We are not exiting Africa-Airtel Lusaka Times
Lusaka - Zambia: Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel which operates in 15 countries across Africa has refuted speculations that it is exiting from Africa. The firm ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel in talks with Millicom International Cellular for possible merger in Ghana - Economic Times
Airtel in talks with Millicom International Cellular for possible merger in Ghana Economic Times
While Airtel declined to comment on the talks in Ghana, Millicom, which operates under the brand of Tigo in 5 African markets including Ghana, didnt respond to ...
Mon, 23 Jan 2017 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel mulls selling operations in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka — report - Mobile World Live
Airtel mulls selling operations in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka — report Mobile World Live
India's Bharti Airtel reportedly is considering selling its Bangladesh and Sri Lanka operations, which are both minor players in the low-ARPU markets. Airtel has ...
Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Africa's 8 largest mobile networks - IT News Africa
Africa's 8 largest mobile networks IT News Africa
While MTN is Africa's largest mobile phone network provider, how does it stack up to the competition? While MTN is a native to Africa, most of the continent's big ...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Tough times as Airtel sends home 100 staff - Nairobi News
Tough times as Airtel sends home 100 staff Nairobi News
Airtel Kenya has sent home 100 employees marking the company's second such layoff in a year and pointing to the firm's increased efforts to reduce its ...
Thu, 06 Sep 2018 09:59:01 GMT
French Soldier Faces Prison Over Burkina Faso 'Child Sex Abuse' - Africa Independent Television
French Soldier Faces Prison Over Burkina Faso 'Child Sex Abuse' Africa Independent Television
0 Comments. 1 year ago / International News Security. French Soldier Faces Prison Over Burkina Faso 'Child Sex Abuse'. Prosecutors in France have requested ...
Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:16:47 GMT
Burkina Faso bans export of donkey meat to Asia - India.com
Burkina Faso bans export of donkey meat to Asia India.com
The legislation is designed to keep the donkey population at a sustainable level following the boom in international sales. - Burkina Faso bans export of donkey ...
Wed, 10 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa restructures organisation design, Christian Defaria elevated to executive chairman - Economic Times
Airtel Africa restructures organisation design, Christian Defaria elevated to executive chairman Economic Times
Airtel Africas new organisation design “is aimed at enhanced empowerment at the operating level as well as speed to market”.
Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT
Burkina Faso Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2017 - Research and Markets - Business Wire
Burkina Faso Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2017 - Research and Markets Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Burkina Faso - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to Research and Markets' ...
Fri, 13 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Zimbabwe Needs A Benevolent Dictator To Make It Functional Again – Daily News Columnist - pindula.co.zw
Zimbabwe Needs A Benevolent Dictator To Make It Functional Again – Daily News Columnist pindula.co.zw
Use EcoCash to buy NetOne & Telecel airtime online. Tap here. A Daily News columnist seemingly yearns for a benevolent autocratic leader to emerge, who ...
Sun, 06 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Counting raindrops using mobile-phone towers - The Economist
Counting raindrops using mobile-phone towers The Economist
NO ONE knows exactly how many people died in a series of mudslides that happened in and near Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, on August 14th.
Sat, 30 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Africa’s mobile operators - BusinessTech
Africa’s mobile operators BusinessTech
South Africa is far down the list of countries in Africa when it comes to the number of mobile operators within a country.
Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT
2G, 3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership, Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 - PR Newswire
2G, 3G & 4G Mobile Network Subscriptions, Spectrum Licensing, Ownership, Infrastructure Contracts & Handset Shipments Database: 2013 - 2020 PR Newswire
DUBLIN, April 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/qqnzn7/2g_3g_and_4g) has announced the ...
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Africa's 8 largest mobile networks - IT News Africa
Africa's 8 largest mobile networks IT News Africa
While MTN is Africa's largest mobile phone network provider, how does it stack up to the competition? While MTN is a native to Africa, most of the continent's big ...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT
This Search Engine Plants Trees For Searches You Perform While Browsing - Technology Zimbabwe
This Search Engine Plants Trees For Searches You Perform While Browsing Technology Zimbabwe
Ecosia is a great search engine if you're interested in fighting deforestation, as the search engine plants trees based on your searches.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Vodacom keen on acquisitions, but where? - BusinessTech
Vodacom keen on acquisitions, but where? BusinessTech
Mobile operator Vodacom says it is keen to expand its foot print in three new countries by the end of 2014, but analysts are asking the question, where?
Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Disrupt Or Be Disrupted: It’s Do-Or-Die For African Telcos In 2018 - Technology Zimbabwe
Disrupt Or Be Disrupted: It’s Do-Or-Die For African Telcos In 2018 Technology Zimbabwe
This is a Guest Post and does not necessarily reflect the thoughts and opinions of Techzim. We have a strong filtering process of what makes it to our blog and ...
Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
A coup is already taking place in Zimbabwe - Bulawayo24 News
A coup is already taking place in Zimbabwe Bulawayo24 News
ZANU-PF politicians continue to occupy the physical state offices but the military has taken over the reins, People Democratic Party (PDP) President Tendai Biti...
Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Africa - Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators - PR Newswire
Africa - Mobile Voice Market and Major Network Operators PR Newswire
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Africa - Mobile Voice ...
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT
'I did not have a fling with Mugabe' - Mail & Guardian Online
'I did not have a fling with Mugabe' Mail & Guardian Online
Makamba, a close ally of the once prominent, now deceased Zanu-PF member Solomon Mujuru, insists that they were just business partners. Makamba, a ...
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Zimbabwe among most dynamic countries in ICTs growth says ITU report - Technology Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe among most dynamic countries in ICTs growth says ITU report Technology Zimbabwe
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Zimbabwe the second most dynamic country globally in one of three categories that measure the ...
Fri, 12 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT
IVORY COAST : The new cocoa barons - West Africa Newsletter - Africa Intelligence
IVORY COAST : The new cocoa barons - West Africa Newsletter Africa Intelligence
The Ivorian cocoa industry has had to be completely reorganised after the profiteering which went on during the Gbagbo regime. Twenty two senior industry ...
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
