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Airtel Congo finalises acquisition of Warid Congo - TeleGeography
Airtel Congo finalises acquisition of Warid Congo TeleGeography
Congo, Rep. Having struck a deal to acquire rival Warid Congo last year, fellow mobile network operator Airtel Congo is said to have completed the deal, ...
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel to acquire Warid’s Congo operations - Livemint
Bharti Airtel to acquire Warid’s Congo operations Livemint
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen its footprint in the African market, Bharti Airtel Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Warid ...
Tue, 05 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT
New mobile money product for Congo, as competition heats up across Africa - How we made it in Africa
New mobile money product for Congo, as competition heats up across Africa How we made it in Africa
Patrick Ngabonziza, CEO of mobile payments company MobiCash, has contact numbers in eight African countries listed on his email signature – evidence of the ...
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Trump's Syria withdrawal flies in the face of statements from top military and national security leaders - Military Times
Trump's Syria withdrawal flies in the face of statements from top military and national security leaders Military Times
President Donald Trump's reported call for a rapid withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria comes in stark contrast to statements by his own national security adviser, ...
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Lukoil to start production at Iraq's newest massive discovery in 2021 - S&P Global Platts
Lukoil to start production at Iraq's newest massive discovery in 2021 S&P Global Platts
Lukoil's massive new discovery in southern Iraq part of the Russian firm's sizable growth plans in the Middle Eastern country will start production in 2021, the ...
Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
The US military is putting new observation posts in northern Syria - Military Times
The US military is putting new observation posts in northern Syria Military Times
The U.S. military will begin putting observation posts in northern Syria to help Turkey secure its border from threats wondering through the war-torn country.
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
India Tops the List of ’10 Most Dangerous Countries for Women’, Pakistan Ranks Sixth - PhoneWorld Magazine
India Tops the List of ’10 Most Dangerous Countries for Women’, Pakistan Ranks Sixth PhoneWorld Magazine
Indian topped the list and got the title of "Most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labour.
Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UAE to deposit $3 billion in Pakistan's central bank - Al-Arabiya
UAE to deposit $3 billion in Pakistan's central bank Al-Arabiya
The United Arab Emirates plans to deposit $3 billion in Pakistan's central bank “in the next few days”, the UAE state news agency WAM reported on Friday.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel net profit surges 89%, meets estimates - Livemint
Bharti Airtel net profit surges 89%, meets estimates Livemint
New Delhi: Bharti Airtel Ltd's fourth-quarter profit surged 89%, the company's second straight gain in quarterly profit after almost four years of declining growth, ...
Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:00:00 GMT
With sale to Africell, Orange starts to pull back from East Africa - PCWorld
With sale to Africell, Orange starts to pull back from East Africa PCWorld
French Telecom operator Orange has finally sold its operation in Uganda to Africell as a first step to exiting the East African telecom market altogether.
Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Indian business : management : M&A/restructuring : index - domain-B
Indian business : management : M&A/restructuring : index domain-B
Mindtree board rejects L&T's Rs10,733-cr hostile bid; 19 March 2019. Leela to sell 4 hotels and its Agra property to Brookfield for Rs3,950 cr; 19 March 2019.
Sat, 24 Mar 2018 02:49:26 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
Indian business : industry : industry : Telecom : index - domain-B
Indian business : industry : industry : Telecom : index domain-B
Vodafone Idea's Rs25,000-cr issue priced at a deep discount; 20 March 2019. Mukesh Ambani bails out Anil Ambani in Ericsson payout case; 19 March 2019.
Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:19:32 GMT
African Venture: Promises and Pitfalls of Bharti's Deal with Zain - Knowledge@Wharton (subscription)
African Venture: Promises and Pitfalls of Bharti's Deal with Zain Knowledge@Wharton (subscription)
For several months, the principal shareholders of the Zain Group of Kuwait, one of the region's largest telecom *service* providers, have been looking for a buyer ...
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel to Acquire 100% Stake in Tigo Rwanda - Business Post Nigeria
Airtel to Acquire 100% Stake in Tigo Rwanda Business Post Nigeria
By Modupe Gbadeyanka. Leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 17 countries across Asia and Africa, Bharti Airtel Limited, has ...
Tue, 19 Dec 2017 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 - 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
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
Pakistan real estate MOU scrapped - Sheikh Nahayan - ArabianBusiness.com
Pakistan real estate MOU scrapped - Sheikh Nahayan ArabianBusiness.com
Reports that Dhabi Contracting, a unit of Abu Dhabi Group, has made financial commitments to a 15-year real estate project in Pakistan valued at US$45bn by ...
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Gilat Telecom Uganda provides internet services for 60 business customers - Biztech Africa
Gilat Telecom Uganda provides internet services for 60 business customers Biztech Africa
Gilat Satcom has established an ISP in Uganda which is already providing fast, reliable and highly secure broadband services to more than 60 business clients, ...
Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Threeways Shipping Services [Group] Ltd - Business Excellence Magazine
Threeways Shipping Services [Group] Ltd Business Excellence Magazine
Business Excellence - Bringing you *content* on truly excellent companies from the USA, Canada, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT
PR Newswire - Bridge Alliance Acclaimed as a Top 10 IoT Solution Provider -- 2019 - IT News Online
PR Newswire - Bridge Alliance Acclaimed as a Top 10 IoT Solution Provider -- 2019 IT News Online
Bridge Alliance Acclaimed as a Top 10 IoT Solution Provider -- 2019.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:29:26 GMT
Airtel Africa raises $1.25 billion from SoftBank, five other investors - Reuters India
Airtel Africa raises $1.25 billion from SoftBank, five other investors Reuters India
Airtel Africa Ltd, a subsidiary of India's Bharti Airtel Ltd, said on Wednesday it raised $1.25 billion from six global investors including SoftBank Group Corp, ...
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya - Livemint
Airtel's Kenya unit to merge with Telkom Kenya Livemint
Airtel Networks Kenya, Telkom Kenya to merge mobile, enterprise and carrier services in Kenya.The new entity, Airtel-Telkom, will invest in networks to ...
Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa constitutes new board post equity allotment to 6 investors - Economic Times
Airtel Africa constitutes new board post equity allotment to 6 investors Economic Times
Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of telecom major Bharti Airtel, Friday announced the appointment of its new board of directors, close on the heels of the USD 1.25 ...
Fri, 02 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT
ALB Investors pump USD 1.25 billion into Airtel Africa - Articles - African Law & Business (ALB)
ALB Investors pump USD 1.25 billion into Airtel Africa - Articles African Law & Business (ALB)
Indian-owned African telecoms company Airtel Africa is to reduce its debt and expand its African operations ahead of a proposed IPO.
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa - afaqs
Bharti Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa afaqs
The 3G, 4G data and m-Commerce (Airtel Money) services are the next growth engines for the company in Africa.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
India has the lowest mobile data cost in the world: report - Telecom Lead
India has the lowest mobile data cost in the world: report Telecom Lead
India has the lowest mobile data cost in the world with one gigabyte (1GB) of data costing an average of USD 0.26, according to a report from Cable.co.uk.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Qatar fund to invest $200 mn in Airtel Africa - The Hindu
Qatar fund to invest $200 mn in Airtel Africa The Hindu
Airtel Africa on Wednesday said that the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, will be investing $200 million through a ...
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The DR Congo is using a decades-old law to shut down the internet - Quartz Africa
The DR Congo is using a decades-old law to shut down the internet Quartz Africa
The Democratic Republic of Congo has in recent years emerged as one of the most important nations to watch for digital rights violations in Africa. As the ...
Wed, 24 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharat Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa - Business Standard
Bharat Airtel looks to IPO, buyouts to consolidate position in Africa Business Standard
Bharti Airtel is looking to consolidate its position as the market leader or emerge as a strong number 2 in 14 African nations, where the company has a presence, ...
Mon, 28 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Africa IPO wont change shareholding of Tanzania unit: Bharti Airtel - Business Standard
Africa IPO wont change shareholding of Tanzania unit: Bharti Airtel Business Standard
Telecom firm Bharti Airtel has sought to allay concerns of the Tanzanian government about the proposed listing of Airtel Africa Ltd, saying the planned IPO will ...
Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Zimbabwe the most expensive for mobile data - ITWeb Africa
Zimbabwe the most expensive for mobile data ITWeb Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to four of the five most expensive countries in which to buy mobile data. This according to UK-based broadband research firm Cable ...
Tue, 05 Mar 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
Airtel sell 25% of its African unit - Telecom Asia
Airtel sell 25% of its African unit Telecom Asia
India's Bharti Airtel reportedly plans to raise up to $1.5 billion through a public listing of Bharti Airtel International, the holding company for its African operations.
Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel dials Warburg Pincus to raise up to $1.5 billion - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel dials Warburg Pincus to raise up to $1.5 billion Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel is in talks with Warburg Pincus to raise as much as $1.5 billion by divesting up to 15% in its holding company for African operations, ...
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
India’s Airtel continues Africa push with deal in Congo - Financial Times
India’s Airtel continues Africa push with deal in Congo Financial Times
Airtel, India's largest mobile operator by sales, is continuing its expansion into Africa. On Tuesday, it announced plans to acquire Warid Congo, making Airtel the ...
Tue, 05 Nov 2013 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel may sell 25% in Africa unit to raise up to $1.5 billion - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel may sell 25% in Africa unit to raise up to $1.5 billion Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion by diluting about a fourth of its stake when it lists the holding company for Africa operations, ...
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 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
2019 Study on the Alternative Payment Solution, M-Pesa - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
2019 Study on the Alternative Payment Solution, M-Pesa - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Alternative Payment Solution: M-Pesa" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:40:00 GMT
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in - RFI English
DRC restricts internet, press as presidential results trickle in RFI English
Internet connectivity in the vast central African state has been disrupted since Monday, following DRC's long-delayed presidential election. The restrictions ...
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Africa Inches Closer To IPO, Appoints Board Of Directors - TeleAnalysis
Airtel Africa Inches Closer To IPO, Appoints Board Of Directors TeleAnalysis
Bharti Airtel's subsidiary Airtel Africa that operates in 14 countries in the African continent on Friday announced a set of new Board of Directors as a prerequisite ...
Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:00:00 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
Airtel raises $1.25b from investors - The Nation Newspaper
Airtel raises $1.25b from investors The Nation Newspaper
Airtel Africa Limited, a subsidiary of India's Bharti Airtel Ltd, said yesterday that it had raised $1.25 billion from six global investors.
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Government gains bigger stake in Airtel Tanzania - cgtn.com
Government gains bigger stake in Airtel Tanzania cgtn.com
India's Bharti Airtel has agreed to give part of its stake in Airtel Tanzania to the government, raising the East African nation's holding in the mobile phone operator ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Western powers urge DR Congo to restore Internet - ETTelecom.com
Western powers urge DR Congo to restore Internet ETTelecom.com
Leading western powers on Tuesday called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to restore internet access, which operators say was cut on government ord..
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
This is Bharti Airtel's new plan to counter Reliance Jio - Gadgets Now
This is Bharti Airtel's new plan to counter Reliance Jio Gadgets Now
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel is in talks with Warburg Pincus to raise as much as $1.5 billion by divesting up to 15% in its holding company for African operations, ...
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel inaugurates 3G network in Congo Brazzaville - TeleGeography
Airtel inaugurates 3G network in Congo Brazzaville TeleGeography
Congo, Rep. Having bagged what its parent company noted was its first third-generation concession in Central Africa, Airtel Congo, a subsidiary of Indian ...
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel Congo finalises acquisition of Warid Congo - TeleGeography
Airtel Congo finalises acquisition of Warid Congo TeleGeography
Congo, Rep. Having struck a deal to acquire rival Warid Congo last year, fellow mobile network operator Airtel Congo is said to have completed the deal, ...
Wed, 04 Jun 2014 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo violence drives 16,000 into Congo-Brazzaville: UN - Independent
DR Congo violence drives 16,000 into Congo-Brazzaville: UN Independent
Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Around 16,000 people have fled into the Democratic Republic of Congo's neighbour after inter-communal clashes erupted last ...
Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Barrick Gold (GOLD) Reaches $12.85 After 7.00% Up Move; Blue Edge Capital Has Cut Its Apple (AAPL) Position - Port Courier
Barrick Gold (GOLD) Reaches $12.85 After 7.00% Up Move; Blue Edge Capital Has Cut Its Apple (AAPL) Position Port Courier
The stock of Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 1.78% or $0.22 during the last trading session, reaching ...
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 19:26:06 GMT
DR Congo election results: Who's saying what? - Independent
DR Congo election results: Who's saying what? Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The outcome of the presidential election in Democratic Republic of Congo lies in the hands of the Constitutional Court, where the ...
Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo: Giant weakened by violence and poverty - Independent
DR Congo: Giant weakened by violence and poverty Independent
Paris, France | AFP | Africa's second largest country, the Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in raw materials and minerals but cursed by deadly violence, ...
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel planning to raise up to $1.5 billion by selling 25% in Africa unit - Gadgets Now
Bharti Airtel planning to raise up to $1.5 billion by selling 25% in Africa unit Gadgets Now
Bharti Airtel plans to raise as much as $1.5 billion by diluting about a fourth of its stake when it lists the holding company for Africa operations, Bharti Airtel ...
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Market (2019 Databook Series): Market Size & Forecast, Retail Spend Analysis, and Consumer Attitude & Behaviour (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Market (2019 Databook Series): Market Size & Forecast, Retail Spend Analysis, and Consumer Attitude & Behaviour (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Retail Shopping Business and Investment Opportunities (Databook Series) ...
Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Best Postpaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Delhi-NCR) - Beebom
Best Postpaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Delhi-NCR) Beebom
Here are the best postpaid plans for international roaming in Delhi NCR from Airtel, Vodafone and Jio that bring free incoming, outgoing in December 2018.
Mon, 09 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel's Kenyan unit abandons plan to merge with Telkom: sources - EWN
Airtel's Kenyan unit abandons plan to merge with Telkom: sources EWN
Sources said in April that Airtel and Telkom Kenya were planning to merge to create a stronger challenger to Safaricom.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Chad Republic blocks social media for 300 days sparking campaign - Quartz
Chad Republic blocks social media for 300 days sparking campaign Quartz
For almost a year now, people across Chad Republic have not been able to access social media networks. The social media block began on Mar. 28 following a ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Holding co for Bharti Airtel’s Africa operations eyes IPO to unlock value - Economic Times
Holding co for Bharti Airtel’s Africa operations eyes IPO to unlock value Economic Times
KOLKATA: Bharti Airtel's Netherlands-based international holding company for its Africa operations is exploring an initial public offer (IPO) in a move aimed at ...
Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Facebook Pushes Into Africa - The Wall Street Journal
Facebook Pushes Into Africa The Wall Street Journal
Facebook is working to get more Africans onto a faster internet, but critics say the company's efforts threaten to funnel traffic to its own platform and away from ...
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo ushers in new era, Tshisekedi falls ill - Independent
DR Congo ushers in new era, Tshisekedi falls ill Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in on Thursday as president of Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the country's ...
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
LTE for the Democratic Republic of Congo - The Africa Report
LTE for the Democratic Republic of Congo The Africa Report
The crowded telecoms sector is to get some *fresh* blood with the announcement in September that Mauritius-based Smile Telecoms is to enter the market in ...
Wed, 04 Nov 2015 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
Airtel's international roaming plans are amazing: Here's what you need to know - Android Central
Airtel's international roaming plans are amazing: Here's what you need to know Android Central
Indian carriers have generally shied away from offering affordable international roaming plans for customers traveling abroad, but that's changing with Airtel's ...
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Pune: Man Duped Of Rs 93 Lakh After Sharing SIM Details With ‘Airtel Employee’ Over Phone - The Logical Indian
Pune: Man Duped Of Rs 93 Lakh After Sharing SIM Details With ‘Airtel Employee’ Over Phone The Logical Indian
With SIM swaps increasing, in a recent incident, a man posing as mobile *service* provider Airtel's employee duped a Pune resident into disclosing his SIM card's ...
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Now, Kasai bishops endorse election of DR Congo's Tshisekedi - Independent
Now, Kasai bishops endorse election of DR Congo's Tshisekedi Independent
Kananga, DR Congo | AFP | Some Catholic bishops in the Kasai region of DR Congo on Sunday endorsed the election of Felix Tshisekedi as the new president, ...
Sun, 27 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
'Possible terrorist threat' closes US embassy in DR Congo for fourth day - Independent
'Possible terrorist threat' closes US embassy in DR Congo for fourth day Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The US embassy in Kinshasa will on Thursday be closed to the public for a fourth day following “credible and precise information” ...
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
How Airtel turned eight- year loss into profits - Daily Monitor
How Airtel turned eight- year loss into profits Daily Monitor
Airtel will start paying corporation tax after eight years of making losses, accumulated from Zain and Celtel. Airtel East Africa units from January to September ...
Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
82 killed in ethnic violence in western DR Congo: NGO - Independent
82 killed in ethnic violence in western DR Congo: NGO Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | At least 80 people have been killed in ethnic violence since Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo's west, according to ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Congolese regulator warns mobile users against a 'missed call scam' - africanews
Congolese regulator warns mobile users against a 'missed call scam' africanews
The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Agency (ARPCE) in the Republic of Congo has recorded an upsurge in fraud involving missed calls in ...
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 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
Restive DRC's big challenge - fulfilling economic potential - News24
Restive DRC's big challenge - fulfilling economic potential News24
"A Land of Many Potentials" is how Democratic Republic of Congo's investment promotion agency touts the mineral-rich nation of 80 million people, just weeks ...
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Airtel Money Now Largest Financial Service Provider in DRC - Capital FM
Congo-Kinshasa: Airtel Money Now Largest Financial Service Provider in DRC Capital FM
Bharti Airtel, the leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Africa and Asia, announced at a media briefing held ...
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel mobile money service now crosses into DRC, Zambia, Rwanda - Biztech Africa
Airtel mobile money service now crosses into DRC, Zambia, Rwanda Biztech Africa
Bharti Airtel has launched a cross-border money-transfer *service* for Airtel Money customers between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia and ...
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Fire breaks out in DR Congo election commission building - Independent
Fire breaks out in DR Congo election commission building Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | A fire broke out in an electoral commission building in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo in early hours of Thursday, ...
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Major DR Congo oil deal could be 'void': watchdog - Independent
Major DR Congo oil deal could be 'void': watchdog Independent
Paris, France | AFP | A major deal allowing a company to drill for crude reserves in areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo bordering Africa's largest ...
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services - ZDNet
Congo suspends Internet, SMS services ZDNet
The Democratic Republic of Congo's government ordered ISPs and telecom firms to suspend internet access and SMS services in a bid to quell planned ...
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo election results could be counted in '24-48 hours': official - Independent
DR Congo election results could be counted in '24-48 hours': official Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Provisional results of the much-delayed Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election could be counted in “24 to 48 hours,” ...
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo's shock vote result goes to Constitutional Court - Independent
DR Congo's shock vote result goes to Constitutional Court Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The outcome of DR Congo's tempestuous presidential election appeared to be headed for the courts Friday after the poll's ...
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo ex-militia chief goes on trial for mass rape - Independent
DR Congo ex-militia chief goes on trial for mass rape Independent
Goma, DR Congo | AFP | A former milita leader accused of mass rape and crimes against humanity in the Democratic Republic of Congo went on trial Tuesday ...
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019: Mobile Wallet & Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size & Forecast across 45+ Market Segments (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019: Mobile Wallet & Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size & Forecast across 45+ Market Segments (2016-2025) - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Democratic Republic of the Congo Mobile Wallet and Payment Market Opportunities (Databook Series) - Market Size and ...
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 13:44:00 GMT
Influential church on election stump in DR Congo - Independent
Influential church on election stump in DR Congo Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The influential Catholic Church joined the electoral fray Sunday as the Democratic Republic of Congo gears up for next month's ...
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
'Golden handshake' for DR Congo's outgoing ministers - Independent
'Golden handshake' for DR Congo's outgoing ministers Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | In the weeks leading up to Democratic Republic of Congo's controversial election, those leaving power quietly passed two decrees ...
Sat, 02 Feb 2019 08:00:00 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
Russia, China push UN to stay out of DR Congo poll dispute - Independent
Russia, China push UN to stay out of DR Congo poll dispute Independent
United Nations, United States | AFP | Russia and China led calls at the United Nations Security Council on Friday for world powers to stay out of an election ...
Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Six killed in plane crash in DR Congo election flight - Independent
Six killed in plane crash in DR Congo election flight Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Six people were killed when a plane chartered by DR Congo's election commission crashed near Kinshasa airport, sources said ...
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel appoints new boss in the DRC - Capital FM Kenya
Airtel appoints new boss in the DRC Capital FM Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 14 - Bharti Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, has Kenya ...
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:00:00 GMT
EU 'takes note' of DRC vote result - and objections - Independent
EU 'takes note' of DRC vote result - and objections Independent
Brussels, Belgium | AFP | The European Union said Thursday it had “taken note” of the surprise result of DR Congo's controversial presidential election — as ...
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Two Congolese troops killed by Rwandan rebels: DR Congo army - Independent
Two Congolese troops killed by Rwandan rebels: DR Congo army Independent
Goma, DR Congo | AFP | Two Congolese soldiers were killed in clashes with Rwandan pro-Hutu rebels after two of their leaders were arrested in an eastern ...
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Seven civilians, 3 soldiers killed in DR Congo attack: army - Independent
Seven civilians, 3 soldiers killed in DR Congo attack: army Independent
Beni, DR Congo | AFP | Seven civilians and three soldiers were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday when a militia attacked a military post ...
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
New Ebola drug tried in DR Congo - Independent
New Ebola drug tried in DR Congo Independent
Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | An international research team has begun patient enrollment in a clinical trial testing multiple investigational Ebola therapies in ...
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel increases stake in Airtel Nigeria to 83.25% - MediaNama.com
Bharti Airtel increases stake in Airtel Nigeria to 83.25% MediaNama.com
Bharti Airtel International has acquired Econet Wireless Limited's 4.2% stake in Airtel Nigeria, taking Airtel's overall holding in Airtel Nigeria to 83.25%.
Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT
UN Peacekeeping chief honours Tanzanian troops in Zanzibar - Independent
UN Peacekeeping chief honours Tanzanian troops in Zanzibar Independent
Zanzibar, Tanzania | UN | A year on from the brutal killings of 15 United Nations peacekeepers from Tanzania in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ...
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
5G, IoT networks, LTE and VoLTE update from GSA - Telecom Lead
5G, IoT networks, LTE and VoLTE update from GSA Telecom Lead
GSA has revealed the status of telecom operators' investment in 5G, IoT networks, LTE and VoLTE launches till July 2018. 5G launch update August 2018.
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel promotes Raghunath Mandava as CEO of its Africa operations - MediaNama.com
Airtel promotes Raghunath Mandava as CEO of its Africa operations MediaNama.com
Raghunath Mandava, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Airtel's Africa operations has been promoted as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ...
Wed, 07 Dec 2016 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
1000 deaths feared in DR Congo Ebola - Independent
1000 deaths feared in DR Congo Ebola Independent
Uganda, surrounding countries face increasing risk as Trump blocks American experts. Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | One of the largest Ebola outbreaks in ...
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel Money now largest financial service provider in DRC - Biztech Africa
Airtel Money now largest financial service provider in DRC Biztech Africa
Airtel Money has hit the 1 million revenue-earning customers landmark in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Meet Lucy Quist: The most powerful woman in Ghanaian football - Myjoyonline.com
Meet Lucy Quist: The most powerful woman in Ghanaian football Myjoyonline.com
Arguably the most powerful woman in Ghana football today is former Airtel Ghana CEO, Lucy Quist who has been appointed the Vice President of the ...
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Volatile DR Congo braces for troubled election - Independent
Volatile DR Congo braces for troubled election Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | One of the world's powder-keg countries faces a crunch test on Sunday when Democratic Republic of Congo heads into elections ...
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
As It Happened: Uganda Today Thursday February 28 - New Vision
As It Happened: Uganda Today Thursday February 28 New Vision
The 2018 UACE exam results are released, indicating an improved general performance as well as girls beating boys "at all levels" - plus results of 91 ...
Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo's Tshisekedi holds coalition talks with Kabila - Independent
DR Congo's Tshisekedi holds coalition talks with Kabila Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | DR Congo's recently elected president, Felix Tshisekedi, held talks on Sunday with his predecessor Joseph Kabila on forming a ...
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo votes in end-of-an-era poll - Independent
DR Congo votes in end-of-an-era poll Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | Democratic Republic of Congo goes to the polls this week in elections which could see the country emerge from 17 years of ...
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Airtel’s towers sale deal in Chad and Tanzania terminated - Livemint
Airtel’s towers sale deal in Chad and Tanzania terminated Livemint
New Delhi: The deal for the sale of Bharti Airtel's towers in Chad and Tanzania to Helios Towers Africa has been terminated. The termination, however, does not ...
Wed, 17 Jun 2015 07:00:00 GMT
A look at Francophone Africa's tech ecosystem - Wamda
A look at Francophone Africa's tech ecosystem Wamda
By Fanny Dauchez - head of business development and regional alliances of Central and West Africa at Seedstars World. The French-speaking countries of ...
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
For refugees and locals in Uganda, the internet is changing lives - UNHCR
For refugees and locals in Uganda, the internet is changing lives UNHCR
Private investment has brought connectivity to north-western Uganda, as well as new opportunities for refugees and locals.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel shakes up African management team - ITWeb Africa
Bharti Airtel shakes up African management team ITWeb Africa
Indian headquartered Bharti Airtel has moved to make key changes to its African management team. The shake up follows the company's announcement that its ...
Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT
Reliance Jio Introduces International Calling Plans Starting At 50 Paise Per Minute. Details Here - NDTV News
Reliance Jio Introduces International Calling Plans Starting At 50 Paise Per Minute. Details Here NDTV News
Reliance Jio has revamped its postpaid offerings and introduced international calling to select countries at 50 paise per minute. Reliance Jio, which has ...
Fri, 11 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
DR Congo identifies 'second wave' of Ebola in east - Independent
DR Congo identifies 'second wave' of Ebola in east Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | A second wave of the Ebola virus has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where an initial outbreak has ...
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Shootings kill eight in eastern DR Congo - Business Standard
Shootings kill eight in eastern DR Congo Business Standard
Read more about Shootings kill eight in eastern DR Congo on Business Standard. Eight people died in three shootings in Goma, eastern DR Congo, the town ...
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:00:00 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
DR Congo awaits result after volatile presidential election - Independent
DR Congo awaits result after volatile presidential election Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday began a tense wait for the results of a volatile presidential election which could see ...
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Africell secures $100m Opic loan to expand in Uganda and DR Congo - Uganda Business News
Africell secures $100m Opic loan to expand in Uganda and DR Congo Uganda Business News
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the US government development finance institution, is lending $100m to telecom company Africell Holdings ...
Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bharti Airtel to sell 3100 towers in 4 African nations to Helios Towers Africa - Economic Times
Bharti Airtel to sell 3100 towers in 4 African nations to Helios Towers Africa Economic Times
NEW DELHI: BhartiAirtel will sell over a fifth of its 15,000 telecom towers located in four African countries to Helios Towers Africa, as the world's fourth largest ...
Thu, 10 Jul 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Airtel denies exit rumours in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda - africanews
Airtel denies exit rumours in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda africanews
Telecoms operator Airtel has dismissed claims that it is planning to exit the African markets of Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, even as it affirmed that it is open to ...
Tue, 12 Dec 2017 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
Eddy Kenzo concert gets Airtel Uganda boost - Music In Africa
Eddy Kenzo concert gets Airtel Uganda boost Music In Africa
Airtel Uganda is the official sponsor of Eddy Kenzo's 10 years in music concert slated for Kampala Serena Hotel on 4 January.
Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MATEKE: We will work with Tshisekedi to defeat ADF rebels - Independent
MATEKE: We will work with Tshisekedi to defeat ADF rebels Independent
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda government will work with the newly elected government in the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC to ...
Sun, 27 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Stable DRC good for trade in West Nile, say leaders - Independent
Stable DRC good for trade in West Nile, say leaders Independent
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A peaceful, stable and thriving eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) would generate lots of dividends for Uganda ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo 'not ready' for December polls: opposition - Independent
DR Congo 'not ready' for December polls: opposition Independent
Kinshasa, DR Congo | AFP | The Democratic Republic of Congo is “not ready” to hold long-delayed elections in December, the main opposition party said ...
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile Network Operator Partnership Forged to Deliver Globally Connected IoT Cloud Solution - africanews
Mobile Network Operator Partnership Forged to Deliver Globally Connected IoT Cloud Solution africanews
Eseye (www.Eseye.com), a global provider of IoT services, is today delighted to announce a partnership with MTN, the leading Africa Mobile Network Operator ...
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Africa: Huawei, MTN Boost Partnership to Expand Digital Services - AllAfrica.com
Africa: Huawei, MTN Boost Partnership to Expand Digital Services AllAfrica.com
HUAWEI and MTN have strengthened their strategic partnership to bring cutting edge digital services to African business and consumers.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:24:25 GMT
Helios to Build 1,000 Towers in South Africa 5G Networks Push - Bloomberg
Helios to Build 1,000 Towers in South Africa 5G Networks Push Bloomberg
Helios Towers Plc wants to build 1000 telecommunication towers in South Africa in the next three years as it tries to capitalize on rapid growth in mobile services ...
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Closed borders and fighting words: Rwanda and Uganda's deepening rift - African Arguments
Closed borders and fighting words: Rwanda and Uganda's deepening rift African Arguments
“No one can bring me to my knees,” said President Kagame. “Once we mobilise, you can't survive,” said President Museveni. At the border between Rwanda ...
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:14:38 GMT
Africa Live this week: MTN settlement over Nigeria $8bn row - BBC News
Africa Live this week: MTN settlement over Nigeria $8bn row BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for this week. You can keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or ...
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Huawei, MTN boost partnership to expand digital services - Caj News Africa
Huawei, MTN boost partnership to expand digital services Caj News Africa
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – HUAWEI and MTN have strengthened their strategic partnership to bring cutting edge digital services to ...
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MWC: KaiOS wants to roll out more 'smart feature phones' in Africa - ITWeb Africa
MWC: KaiOS wants to roll out more 'smart feature phones' in Africa ITWeb Africa
KaiOS Technologies wants to see its operating system for 'smart feature phones' expand to more users across Africa, this after it this week announced a major ...
Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Africa Top10 Business News - Africa.com
Africa Top10 Business News Africa.com
Despite the recent tragedy, Ethiopian Airlines (EA) is an example of what other airlines such as South African Airways (SAA) should strive for. The airline, like its ...
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:39:00 GMT
How the Rwanda-Uganda border crossing came to a halt - BBC News
How the Rwanda-Uganda border crossing came to a halt BBC News
A diplomatic feud between Uganda and Rwanda has stalled activity at usually busy border crossings.
Sat, 09 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Orange and MTN launch pan-African mobile money interoperability to scale up mobile financial services across Africa - africanews
Orange and MTN launch pan-African mobile money interoperability to scale up mobile financial services across Africa africanews
Two of Africa's largest mobile operators and mobile money providers, Orange Group (www.Orange.com) and MTN Group (www.MTN.com), today announced a ...
Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Five things you need to know about ongoing Uganda-Rwanda impasse - africanews
Five things you need to know about ongoing Uganda-Rwanda impasse africanews
In this article, we answer five key questions about the ongoing standoff between the two East African nations of Rwanda and Uganda.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
East Africa: Closed Borders and Fighting Words - Rwanda and Uganda's Deepening Rift - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
East Africa: Closed Borders and Fighting Words - Rwanda and Uganda's Deepening Rift AllAfrica - Top Africa News
"No one can bring me to my knees," said President Kagame. "Once we mobilise, you can't survive," said President Museveni. Uganda and Rwanda's ...
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:00:06 GMT
MTN Congo launches commercial 4G services - TeleGeography
MTN Congo launches commercial 4G services TeleGeography
Congo, Rep. MTN Congo, the largest mobile network operator (MNO) by subscribers in the Republic of the Congo, has become the first cellco to launch ...
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT
5G coming to SA as Helios readies building 1000 towers - BizNews
5G coming to SA as Helios readies building 1000 towers BizNews
Helios wants to build 1000 telecommunication towers in SA in the next three years as it tries to capitalise on rapid growth in mobile services.
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodafone fast tracks launch of 4G service in Ghana - Ventures Africa
Vodafone fast tracks launch of 4G service in Ghana Ventures Africa
Vodafone Ghana is set for an early launch of commercial services for its 4G network across major cities in the country. This will take place on March 19 2019.
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:02:40 GMT
MTN opens Mobile Money Application Program Interface (API) as it unveils fund for Ugandan startups - Irish Tech News
MTN opens Mobile Money Application Program Interface (API) as it unveils fund for Ugandan startups Irish Tech News
The Mobile Money Open Application Program Interface (API) will now be accessed by third parties; the expectation is to enable innovation around payment ...
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Business in Africa: MTN Uganda may have been caught in crossfire between Museveni and Kagame - Daily Maverick
Business in Africa: MTN Uganda may have been caught in crossfire between Museveni and Kagame Daily Maverick
A bitter rivalry between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Rwandan President Paul Kagame seems to lie behind the deportation of MTN's Ugandan ...
Mon, 18 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda: Government Downplays Fears On Uganda-Rwanda Relations - AllAfrica.com
Uganda: Government Downplays Fears On Uganda-Rwanda Relations AllAfrica.com
The government has downplayed fears that Uganda's relationship with Rwanda has deteriorated. The clarity comes at the backdrop of simmering tension ...
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda deports French, Rwandan MTN execs citing national security - defenceWeb
Uganda deports French, Rwandan MTN execs citing national security defenceWeb
Uganda has deported a French and a Rwandan executive from telecoms group MTN, accusing them of planning to compromise national security, police said on ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Government downplays fears on Uganda-Rwanda relations - Daily Monitor
Government downplays fears on Uganda-Rwanda relations Daily Monitor
Uganda was also accused of arresting Rwandans suspected of carrying out different acts of espionage with the help of certain individuals in police.
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN slashes prepaid out-of-bundle rates by up to 75%, launches "Double Your Bundle" promotion - ITWeb
MTN slashes prepaid out-of-bundle rates by up to 75%, launches "Double Your Bundle" promotion ITWeb
MTN today announced it has slashed its out-of-bundle (OOB) data rate by up to 75% for prepaid customers and that it will be. Prepaid customers currently not ...
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Nigeria: CBN, MTN and 4 Banks - What Lessons? - AllAfrica.com
Nigeria: CBN, MTN and 4 Banks - What Lessons? AllAfrica.com
The furore generated so far on the $8.1billion and N5.87billion sanction by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on MTN Nigeria and four banks has been one of ...
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Africell secures $100m Opic loan to expand in Uganda and DR Congo - Uganda Business News
Africell secures $100m Opic loan to expand in Uganda and DR Congo Uganda Business News
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the US government development finance institution, is lending $100m to telecom company Africell Holdings ...
Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN SA, Huawei jointly launch first commercial 2G, 3G, 4G and NB-IOT spectrum sharing solution (CloudAIR 2.0) - ITWeb
MTN SA, Huawei jointly launch first commercial 2G, 3G, 4G and NB-IOT spectrum sharing solution (CloudAIR 2.0) ITWeb
Huawei's CloudAIR 2.0 solution enables spectrum sharing between 2G, 3G, 4G and NB-IOT radio technologies in the 900MHz band.
Fri, 18 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Investing in Congo Towers After Scrapping IPO Plans - Bloomberg
Helios Investing in Congo Towers After Scrapping IPO Plans Bloomberg
Helios Towers Plc is investing tens of millions of dollars in the Democratic Republic of Congo and looking for acquisitions as the African phone-tower operator ...
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange and MTN launch pan-African mobile money initiative across the continent - IBS Intelligence
Orange and MTN launch pan-African mobile money initiative across the continent IBS Intelligence
Orange Group and MTN Group, today announced a joint venture, Mowali (mobile wallet interoperability), to enable mobile money payments across the continent ...
Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vodafone, MTN interconnect mobile money services in East Africa - TeleGeography
Vodafone, MTN interconnect mobile money services in East Africa TeleGeography
TeleGeography's free daily email summary of the world's top telecom news stories.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015 07:00:00 GMT
MTN, ZTE extend a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence - ITWeb
MTN, ZTE extend a lifeline to survivors of gender-based violence ITWeb
These companies partnered to build a 20-seater multimedia centre at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children, in Athlone.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Cashing in on Africa’s lucrative mobile money market - Financial Mail
Cashing in on Africa’s lucrative mobile money market Financial Mail
With 87-million monthly users, the mobile money market in Africa is proving lucrative — and it still has ample room to grow.
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
TIDAL and MTN Announce Trailblazing Partnership Bringing Pioneering Music and Video Streaming Service to Millions of Customers Across Africa, Starting with Uganda - PR Newswire
TIDAL and MTN Announce Trailblazing Partnership Bringing Pioneering Music and Video Streaming Service to Millions of Customers Across Africa, Starting with Uganda PR Newswire
KAMPALA, Uganda, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Partnership kicks off in Uganda with three key activities Launch Press Conference on Wednesday 22nd ...
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
DETAILS: How MTN-Uganda CEO Vanhelleputte was deported - Independent
DETAILS: How MTN-Uganda CEO Vanhelleputte was deported Independent
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN-Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte has been deported. Wim Vanhelleputte was deported on ...
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN announces shortlisted candidates in prestigious MTN Women in ICT: Partnership for Change Awards - ITWeb
MTN announces shortlisted candidates in prestigious MTN Women in ICT: Partnership for Change Awards ITWeb
After days of reviewing hundreds of nominations for this year's MTN Women in ICT: Partnership for Change Awards, the adjudication panel has shortlisted the ...
Mon, 27 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Corruption Currents: South Africa’s Hawks Raid MTN Group - Wall Street Journal
Corruption Currents: South Africa’s Hawks Raid MTN Group Wall Street Journal
South African police raided the offices of MTN Group following bribery allegations in a dispute with a Turkish firm that dates back to 2005.
Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Helios Towers to invest in Congo Towers after scrapping Joburg listing - BusinessTech
Helios Towers to invest in Congo Towers after scrapping Joburg listing BusinessTech
Helios Towers Plc is investing tens of millions of dollars in the Democratic Republic of Congo and looking for acquisitions as the African phone-tower operator…
Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN's world-leading anti-rhino poaching solution saves rangers' lives - ITWeb
MTN's world-leading anti-rhino poaching solution saves rangers' lives ITWeb
The MTN Business Internet of things anti-poaching solution has been piloted in the Welgevonden Nature Reserve, in Limpopo.
Sun, 12 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
2018 MTN Business App of the Year Awards: call for entries open - ITWeb
2018 MTN Business App of the Year Awards: call for entries open ITWeb
App developers stand to win a trip to Silicon Valley to the value of R200 000 in the 2018 MTN Business App of the Year Awards.
Fri, 03 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange to Roll Out Solar Project Targeting African Consumers - Bloomberg
Orange to Roll Out Solar Project Targeting African Consumers Bloomberg
Orange SA plans to distribute as many as 20000 solar kits in four African countries in partnership with U.K.-based renewable-energy firm BBOXX as an ...
Tue, 27 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN drives growth of women in ICT sector - ITWeb
MTN drives growth of women in ICT sector ITWeb
The 2018 MTN Women in ICT: Partnership for Change Awards aims to help close the gender gap and recognises top achievers.
Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
U.S. orders non-emergency staff out of Congo before election - Reuters Africa
U.S. orders non-emergency staff out of Congo before election Reuters Africa
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had ordered non-emergency government staff and family members of government ...
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN implements 'Treating Customers Fairly' policy - ITWeb
MTN implements 'Treating Customers Fairly' policy ITWeb
MTN has launched a wide-ranging, consumer focused Treating Customers Fairly policy in continued efforts to protect customers and ensure fairness for those ...
Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN leverages employee volunteerism programme to empower youth - ITWeb
MTN leverages employee volunteerism programme to empower youth ITWeb
Today, thousands of MTN employees in 21 markets across Africa and the Middle East launched the company's annual employee volunteerism programme, ...
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ivory Coast VoD startup StarNews Mobile quietly hits big numbers - Disrupt Africa
Ivory Coast VoD startup StarNews Mobile quietly hits big numbers Disrupt Africa
The African video on demand (VoD) space has been much-hyped for years, but there is little evidence of any tangible successes.
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN, Cisco launch IOT services throughout SA - ITWeb
MTN, Cisco launch IOT services throughout SA ITWeb
MTN's mobile network, combined with Cisco Jasper Control Center, lets enterprises securely and cost-effectively deliver new connected services.
Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Congo's Kabila says he is 'without regret' ahead of power handover - Reuters Africa
Congo's Kabila says he is 'without regret' ahead of power handover Reuters Africa
The United States on Wednesday welcomed a top Congolese court's certification of Felix Tshisekedi as the new president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
ZTE partners with MTN and Ooredoo to bring 5G to the Middle East and Africa - VentureBeat
ZTE partners with MTN and Ooredoo to bring 5G to the Middle East and Africa VentureBeat
Closing out the heavily 5G-focused 2018 Mobile World Congress, ZTE today announced partnerships with major carriers MTN and Ooredoo to bring 5G wireless ...
Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Vail Shows Slippery Slope for Businesses Catering to Wealthy - The Wall Street Journal
Vail Shows Slippery Slope for Businesses Catering to Wealthy The Wall Street Journal
Preholiday attendance was disappointing at Vail Resorts. One question is whether it is an indication of a reverse “wealth effect” caused by the rocky stock ...
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
One candidate clearly won Congo election: Catholic church - Reuters Africa
One candidate clearly won Congo election: Catholic church Reuters Africa
Democratic Republic of Congo's Catholic church said on Thursday it was clear which candidate won the country's presidential election, and demanded that the ...
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Construction of 24 Unit classroom block by MTN in Ghana commences - Construction Review
Construction of 24 Unit classroom block by MTN in Ghana commences Construction Review
MTN Ghana Foundation has officially commenced the construction of a 24-unit classroom block for the Ghana Police *Service* Cluster of Schools in Tesano, ...
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville facing major internet outage: submarine cables damaged - africanews
Congo-Brazzaville facing major internet outage: submarine cables damaged africanews
Congo-Brazzaville is facing nationwide internet disruptions and slowdowns which started on Friday, June 9, 2017, after a damage to the country's main ...
Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
EU renews Congo sanctions ahead of presidential election - Reuters Africa
EU renews Congo sanctions ahead of presidential election Reuters Africa
The European Union renewed sanctions on Monday against the ruling coalition's candidate for presidential elections in Democratic Republic of Congo, ...
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Rwanda protests Uganda deportation of MTN expatriate - The Observer
Rwanda protests Uganda deportation of MTN expatriate The Observer
Rwanda state minister for Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe has accused Uganda of criminalizing Rwandans living and working in Uganda. In a tweet on his ...
Wed, 23 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Moody's confirms MTN Group's Ba1 ratings; negative outlook - african-markets.com
Moody's confirms MTN Group's Ba1 ratings; negative outlook african-markets.com
Moody's Investors *Service* ("Moody's") has today confirmed MTN Group Limited's (JSE:MTN, GSE:MTNGH) Ba1 corporate family rating (CFR), Ba1-PD ...
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kabila slams foreign 'blackmail' ahead of DR Congo vote - Daily Monitor
Kabila slams foreign 'blackmail' ahead of DR Congo vote Daily Monitor
DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, who last week ended speculation by signalling he would not seek re-election, on Friday warned outsiders against using ...
Sat, 18 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Kabila co-opts the opposition to prolong a family dynasty - Mail and Guardian
Kabila co-opts the opposition to prolong a family dynasty Mail and Guardian
The highly contested elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are now over and Joseph Kabila Kabange handed over the presidency to Félix ...
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DRC president Joseph Kabila torches ivory stockpile - Citizen
DRC president Joseph Kabila torches ivory stockpile Citizen
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, lights a pile ivory during a ceremony where he will burn one ton of ivory and pangolin ...
Sun, 30 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Jonas and Tshabalala appointed to board of MTN Group - ITWeb
Jonas and Tshabalala appointed to board of MTN Group ITWeb
MTN Group today announced the appointment of Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, current Executive Director of consulting and investment holding company, ...
Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Catholic Church rejects Congo vote result, loser decries 'coup' - Reuters Africa
Catholic Church rejects Congo vote result, loser decries 'coup' Reuters Africa
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The Catholic Church rejected the official result of Congo's presidential election on Thursday and the loser denounced a “coup”, dashing ...
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda Today Thursday March 14 - New Vision
Uganda Today Thursday March 14 New Vision
ROLLING NEWS THROUGHOUT THE DAY Presented by Joseph Kizza. alt=''. @joekizza. 1:35pm. alt=''. Developments about Flight ET 302. From now onward ...
Thu, 14 Mar 2019 05:08:00 GMT
UN hopes Congolese can 'freely' vote after delay - Mail and Guardian
UN hopes Congolese can 'freely' vote after delay Mail and Guardian
In its statement, the Security Council reiterated the readiness of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in DRC, "to provide support if requested.
Sun, 23 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Congolese regulator warns mobile users against a 'missed call scam' - africanews
Congolese regulator warns mobile users against a 'missed call scam' africanews
The Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Agency (ARPCE) in the Republic of Congo has recorded an upsurge in fraud involving missed calls in ...
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Aid fails to solve the DRC crisis - Mail and Guardian
Aid fails to solve the DRC crisis Mail and Guardian
Expectations: Elections were held in the Democratic Republic of Congo on December 30, but release of the results was delayed, raising suspicions of ...
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
End of the line for Congo’s Kabila? - Business Day
End of the line for Congo’s Kabila? Business Day
Joseph Kabila has picked an awkward candidate as his preferred successor. The opposition is divided and undermined by ego. But whatever the outcome of the ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Boosting Africa's tax revenues - African Business Magazine
Boosting Africa's tax revenues African Business Magazine
Taxes on corporates and individuals have steadily declined in Africa just as national budgets are being stretched. How can Africa boost tax revenues?
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:29:00 GMT
DR Congo refugees put little faith in coming elections - EWN
DR Congo refugees put little faith in coming elections EWN
Until recently, Immaculate Nyakato, 65, lived in Ituri, one of DR Congo's eastern provinces that borders Uganda.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
LTE for the Democratic Republic of Congo - The Africa Report
LTE for the Democratic Republic of Congo The Africa Report
The crowded telecoms sector is to get some *fresh* blood with the announcement in September that Mauritius-based Smile Telecoms is to enter the market in ...
Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:00:00 GMT
Clashes erupt after Congo vote campaigning halted in Kinshasa - Reuters Africa
Clashes erupt after Congo vote campaigning halted in Kinshasa Reuters Africa
KINSHASA (Reuters) - The governor of Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa on Wednesday ordered a halt to campaigning in the city ahead of ...
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Fitch Places MTN on Rating Watch Negative - african-markets.com
Fitch Places MTN on Rating Watch Negative african-markets.com
Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of MTN Group Limited (MTN), including the 'BB+' Issuer Default Rating (IDR), on Rating Watch Negative (RWN) following ...
Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
As It Happened: Uganda Today Thursday March 7 - New Vision
As It Happened: Uganda Today Thursday March 7 New Vision
American jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum is in Uganda for a fundraising show - and in the buildup, he gives guests a sample of his talent at the Premier ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN Launches MusicTime! On Simfy Africa for Music Streaming - Tech in Africa
MTN Launches MusicTime! On Simfy Africa for Music Streaming Tech in Africa
MTN has just launched MusicTime!, a streaming *service* on Simpy Africa. Simfy Africa is a local music streaming *service* that has just been acquired by MTN last ...
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN brings digital music conference to Accra - Music In Africa
MTN brings digital music conference to Accra Music In Africa
Telecoms company MTN is set to host a digital music talk at Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana, on 17 January.
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vodacom to launch first 4G operator in DRC - IT News Africa
Vodacom to launch first 4G operator in DRC IT News Africa
The *service* will initially be accessible to customers in Kinshasa before expanding to other cities in the near future. Mobile network provider, Vodacom has ...
Thu, 17 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Group and Three Other Partners to Launch 3G Smart Feature Phone in Africa - Tech in Africa
MTN Group and Three Other Partners to Launch 3G Smart Feature Phone in Africa Tech in Africa
MTN Group and three other partners, including KaiOS Technologies Inc., China Mobile Communications Group Co., and UNISOC announced a partnership to ...
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Africa Mobile - Global Finance
Africa Mobile Global Finance
Sub-Saharan Africa is already light years ahead of the rest of the world in advancing mobile banking. Now, governments are pressing for more cross-system ...
Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Ghana completes its IPO, raised 1.15 billion cedis - african-markets.com
MTN Ghana completes its IPO, raised 1.15 billion cedis african-markets.com
Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana) announces the successful completion of its Initial Public Offer (IPO).
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
McKinsey: Africa's overlooked business revolution - How we made it in Africa
McKinsey: Africa's overlooked business revolution How we made it in Africa
As global business interest in Africa has blossomed, we have found ourselves travelling the world to help executives understand where the true opportunity lies, ...
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
DR Congo prepares to install Tshisekedi as president - Citizen
DR Congo prepares to install Tshisekedi as president Citizen
Felix Tshisekedi has been in charge of DR Congo's largest opposition party, the UDPS, for just two years . AFP/File/Luis TATO ...
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DRC set to vote after troubled odyssey | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
DRC set to vote after troubled odyssey | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, Former Congolese Interior Minister and presidential candidate, leaves after a meeting in which he signed the code of good ...
Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN Zambia Launches An App to Cut Down Roaming Costs - Tech in Africa
MTN Zambia Launches An App to Cut Down Roaming Costs Tech in Africa
TechInAfrica – MTN Zambia in partnership with Kirusa has launched a new app in order to cut down the roaming costs. This innovative *service* helps Zambian ...
Sun, 27 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
DRC on edge as election results postponed | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
DRC on edge as election results postponed | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
The election, preceded by repeated delays, was carried out in a relatively peaceful manner. (Reuters). Comments. AddThis Sharing Buttons. Share to LinkedIn ...
Sun, 06 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Kabila vows 'peaceful, credible' DR Congo vote at UN - Mail & Guardian
Kabila vows 'peaceful, credible' DR Congo vote at UN Mail & Guardian
Kabila vows 'peaceful, credible' DR Congo vote at UN.
Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Liberia Music Awards: Lonestar Cell MTN becomes major sponsor - Music In Africa
Liberia Music Awards: Lonestar Cell MTN becomes major sponsor Music In Africa
Lonestar Cell MTN has become the primary sponsor of the Liberia Music Awards. The awards will now be known as MTN Liberia Music Awards.
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
NBA to start African basketball league with 12 teams across the continent - KXLH Helena News
NBA to start African basketball league with 12 teams across the continent KXLH Helena News
The NBA is launching a professional basketball league in Africa that will feature 12 teams from several countries across the continent. The league will debut next ...
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Congo election commission says unable to organize presidential vote on Sunday - Reuters Africa
Congo election commission says unable to organize presidential vote on Sunday Reuters Africa
The president of Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission (CENI) on Thursday told candidates in Sunday's presidential election that the CENI is not ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Hunting for ghosts in Kinshasa | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
Hunting for ghosts in Kinshasa | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
Grandiose: President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Joseph Kabila built a memorial statue and mausoleum for his father Laurent Kabila, who was ...
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
UK development arm CDC to invest $180m in Africa’s Liquid Telecom - Financial Times
UK development arm CDC to invest $180m in Africa’s Liquid Telecom Financial Times
The CDC is investing $180m in Liquid Telecom, Africa's largest independent fibre optic and cloud computing provider, in one of the biggest equity investments in ...
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Africa Makes Leap in Cross-Border Mobile Payments - Wall Street Journal
Africa Makes Leap in Cross-Border Mobile Payments Wall Street Journal
Africa's biggest telecommunications companies, like Vodafone's Safaricom and MTN, are striking deals allowing their customers to make payments across ...
Fri, 24 Jul 2015 07:00:00 GMT
Bemba's party to appeal after ex-warlord barred from DRC vote - Mail & Guardian
Bemba's party to appeal after ex-warlord barred from DRC vote Mail & Guardian
Bemba lost presidential elections to Kabila in 2006 and was later accused of treason when his bodyguards clashed with the army in Kinshasa. (Reuters/Michael ...
Sat, 25 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN monitoring ZTE ban and the effect on its network - MyBroadband
MTN monitoring ZTE ban and the effect on its network MyBroadband
MTN told MyBroadband it uses ZTE products mainly as radio equipment on certain base stations.
Tue, 08 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
New Income Tax in Rwanda Causing Major Financial Strain for Many Mobile Money Agents - Global Press Journal
New Income Tax in Rwanda Causing Major Financial Strain for Many Mobile Money Agents Global Press Journal
GISENYI, RWANDA — Justin Nshimiyimana's roadside stall is a popular destination for the unbanked residents of Gisenyi, a town in western Rwanda.
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Uganda Joins Forces with Intelsat, ITSO and MTN to Accelerate 3G Network Infrastructure Deployment in Rural Areas - Business Wire
Uganda Joins Forces with Intelsat, ITSO and MTN to Accelerate 3G Network Infrastructure Deployment in Rural Areas Business Wire
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world's first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite solutions, announced that Uganda's Commun.
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
CIPLA and MTN to list on Uganda Securities Exchange - african-markets.com
CIPLA and MTN to list on Uganda Securities Exchange african-markets.com
Kampala-based drug maker CIPLA-Quality Chemicals Industries (CIPLA-QCI) plans to list on the Uganda Securities Exchange in the next four months, ending a ...
Mon, 25 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Who is Martin Fayulu? | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
Who is Martin Fayulu? | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
Opposition presidential candidate in the DRC, Martin Fayulu, leaves the CMP with his wife Esther after they attended a Sunday mass on January 13.
Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN Zambia Launches TeleSchool to Improve Grade 12 Students' Examinations - Tech in Africa
MTN Zambia Launches TeleSchool to Improve Grade 12 Students' Examinations Tech in Africa
TechInAfrica – MTN Zambia recently has launched TeleSchool, a platform to help the examinations of twelve grade students in Zambia. The launch of TeleShool ...
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Rebels ambush South African peacekeepers in Congo Ebola zone - Reuters Africa
Rebels ambush South African peacekeepers in Congo Ebola zone Reuters Africa
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Two South African peacekeepers were wounded in a rebel ambush near the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak ...
Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Orange, MTN launch mobile wallet Mowali - Verdict
Orange, MTN launch mobile wallet Mowali Verdict
Mobile operators Orange Group and MTN Group have formed a mobile wallet joint venture to support interoperable payments across Africa. Dubbed Mowali, the ...
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Ethiopia Opens Door to the World With Unprecedented Privatization Plan - The Wall Street Journal
Ethiopia Opens Door to the World With Unprecedented Privatization Plan The Wall Street Journal
Ethiopia said it plans to sell stakes in some of the country's most prized assets after decades of state control, including Ethio Telecom and Ethiopian Airlines, ...
Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
DRC has rough road ahead - Citizen
DRC has rough road ahead Citizen
Felix Tshisekedi holds up the constitution during the inauguration ceremony when he was sworn into office as the new president of the Democratic Republic of ...
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 08:00:00 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
Africa in the news: Google Go launch, DRC humanitarian conference, and WB/IMF Spring Meetings - Brookings Institution
Africa in the news: Google Go launch, DRC humanitarian conference, and WB/IMF Spring Meetings Brookings Institution
Mariama Sow recounts some of the week's top Africa-related news including the launch of Google Go, the U.N. humanitarian conference on the DRC, ...
Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
South Korea and Algeria to soon boost their ICT cooperation - Ecofin Agency: Economic information from Africa
South Korea and Algeria to soon boost their ICT cooperation Ecofin Agency: Economic information from Africa
South Korea's prime minister, Lee Nak-Yeon (photo), will start a 3-day official visit in Algeria on December 16, 2018, Algeria's prime minister.
Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
