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Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies - ITWeb Africa
Vodacom, MTN head-to-head subscriber race intensifies ITWeb Africa
South Africa's two biggest mobile operators, MTN and Vodacom, continue to rake in subscribers and have over 73 million local subscribers between them, and ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 11:48:35 GMT
Prospects brighten for MTN in South Sudan - TechCentral
Prospects brighten for MTN in South Sudan TechCentral
MTN Group's South Sudan unit said it's investing at least US$30-million (R430-million) in revitalising and expanding its operations as a new deal to end a ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan shuts down Facebook, Twitter, Instagram amid bread protests - Quartz
Sudan shuts down Facebook, Twitter, Instagram amid bread protests Quartz
Sudan's government is looking to the internet as one way to quell swelling protests all over the country. For over a week now, protesters in major cities have ...
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN South Sudan Gets Boost as Hopes Rise That War Is Ending - Bloomberg
MTN South Sudan Gets Boost as Hopes Rise That War Is Ending Bloomberg
MTN Group Ltd.'s South Sudan unit said it's investing at least $30 million in revitalizing and expanding its operations as a new deal to end a five-year civil war ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN says CompCom used old stats in data inquiry report - TechCentral
MTN says CompCom used old stats in data inquiry report TechCentral
MTN has accused the Competition Commission of using outdated information in preparing its report on the data services market in South Africa. It said on ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan restricts social media access to counter protest movement - Reuters
Sudan restricts social media access to counter protest movement Reuters
Sudanese authorities are blocking access to popular social media platforms used to organize and broadcast nationwide anti-government protests triggered by ...
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The 2019 Telecoms Market in Sudan - KPIs & Data on Subscribers, Penetration, Revenue and ARPU with Analysis on Major Players' Strategies: Canar Telecom, MTN, Sudatel, and Zain Sudan - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Associated Press
The 2019 Telecoms Market in Sudan - KPIs & Data on Subscribers, Penetration, Revenue and ARPU with Analysis on Major Players' Strategies: Canar Telecom, MTN, Sudatel, and Zain Sudan - ResearchAndMarkets.com Associated Press
Press release *content* from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Africa Top10 Business News - Africa.com
Africa Top10 Business News Africa.com
MTN Group Ltd. appointed former South Africa Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as chairman; he will replace Phuthuma Nhleko.
Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Gains Most Since 2016 at Start of $1.1 Billion Sale Plan - Bloomberg
MTN Gains Most Since 2016 at Start of $1.1 Billion Sale Plan Bloomberg
MTN Group Ltd. shares jumped the most in almost three years after Africa's biggest wireless carrier started a 15 billion-rand ($1.1 billion) disposal plan to shore ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
South Sudan approves two mobile money services - Mobile World Live
South Sudan approves two mobile money services Mobile World Live
South Sudan's communications authority issued its first two licences for nationwide mobile money services in an attempt to reduce the country's heavy reliance ...
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Tough call MTN faces angry regulators, US sanctions on Iran and civil wars - The Economist
Tough call MTN faces angry regulators, US sanctions on Iran and civil wars The Economist
FEW FIRMS know the promise and the pitfalls of doing business in Africa better than MTN, a telecoms giant. Connecting its first calls in 1994, the year that ...
Sat, 17 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
StanChart announces the appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director - GhanaWeb
StanChart announces the appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director GhanaWeb
The Management of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited has announced the appointed Mr. Ebenezer Twum Asante as an Independent Non-Executive ...
Tue, 14 May 2019 06:15:12 GMT
Sudan protest hub: Anti-Bashir protesters tear gassed in Omdurman - africanews
Sudan protest hub: Anti-Bashir protesters tear gassed in Omdurman africanews
Sudanese police fired tear gas on Friday at hundreds of protesters in Omdurman, across the Nile from Khartoum, witnesses said, in the latest of more than a ...
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2018: Sudan's Sudatel signs network upgrade deals with Nokia and Liquid Telecom - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Sudan Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2018: Sudan's Sudatel signs network upgrade deals with Nokia and Liquid Telecom - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Sudan - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan police arrest protesting activists - Middle East Online
Sudan police arrest protesting activists Middle East Online
KHARTOUM - Sudanese security agents Thursday arrested several opposition leaders and activists as hundreds of anti-government protesters trying to march ...
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
StanChart Ghana appoints Ebenezer Asante Independent Non-Executive Director - Myjoyonline.com
StanChart Ghana appoints Ebenezer Asante Independent Non-Executive Director Myjoyonline.com
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Limited has announced the appointment of Ebenezer Twum Asante as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Bank ...
Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Is Said to Mull West African Unit Sale in Markets Cull - Bloomberg
MTN Is Said to Mull West African Unit Sale in Markets Cull Bloomberg
MTN Group Ltd.'s sale of its Cyprus unit is just the start of a broader exit from small or problematic markets, with the Liberian unit leading a number of West ...
Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
CalPERS Reviews Divestment of Companies with Ties to Sudan - Chief Investment Officer
CalPERS Reviews Divestment of Companies with Ties to Sudan Chief Investment Officer
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has identified 13 companies, including Nokia Corp. and Nordea Bank, that its investment staff ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN eyes $1B asset sale, plans digital drive - Mobile World Live
MTN eyes $1B asset sale, plans digital drive Mobile World Live
MTN Group announced plans to sell ZAR15 billion ($1 billion) worth of assets over the next three years, including its stake in its Botswana joint venture, and to ...
Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Arab Spring comes later in Sudan and Algeria - Reuters
Arab Spring comes later in Sudan and Algeria Reuters
The armed forces of Algeria and Sudan, which pushed out the long-serving rulers of those countries after mass protests, are following a script that has failed ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
War Tamed, South Sudan Faces New Hurdle: Luring Vital Investment - Bloomberg
War Tamed, South Sudan Faces New Hurdle: Luring Vital Investment Bloomberg
South Sudanese authorities, eager for investment after a five-year civil war, vowed to meet international companies' needs for foreign exchange, shortages of ...
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
12 killed in nationwide anti-austerity demonstrations in Sudan as police use tear gas and live rounds to disperse protesters - Mada Masr - ??? ???
12 killed in nationwide anti-austerity demonstrations in Sudan as police use tear gas and live rounds to disperse protesters Mada Masr - ??? ???
Popular protests in Sudan sparked by inflation, food shortages and rising prices enter third day.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN may quit South Sudan because people there are buying bread instead of mobile phones - Quartz
MTN may quit South Sudan because people there are buying bread instead of mobile phones Quartz
MTN, the troubled South African telecoms group, is paring back its operations in South Sudan, blaming currency volatility and economic turmoil. After investing ...
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Research Deliver Insight into Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2024 - Market Research Gazette
Research Deliver Insight into Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2024 Market Research Gazette
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 09:38:48 GMT
Retreat Or Expand? Key Considerations For MTN Africa Strategy - Fitch Solutions
Retreat Or Expand? Key Considerations For MTN Africa Strategy Fitch Solutions
Key View: MTN's sale of its Cyprus unit will not be its last divestment as the operator pursues a strategy of reducing net debt, better managing its regulatory ...
Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Drivers and Challenges 2019-2024 - Market Reporter
Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market Size, Growth, Analysis, Drivers and Challenges 2019-2024 Market Reporter
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 09:34:41 GMT
MTN's top brass cashes in millions - ITWeb
MTN's top brass cashes in millions ITWeb
The mobile network operator rewards its top executives handsomely in the financial year ended 31 December 2018.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Africa Top10 News - Africa.com
Africa Top10 News Africa.com
Barring minor incidents, it is a case of so far so good, as South Africa showed its democratic might. With each person who owns a smartphone being a ...
Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
UK Regulator TPR Names Charles Counsell Chief Executive - Chief Investment Officer
UK Regulator TPR Names Charles Counsell Chief Executive Chief Investment Officer
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has named Charles Counsell as its next chief executive to replace Lesley Titcomb, who will be leaving the UK-based pension ...
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan protest hub: Bashir probed over money laundering, terrorism financing - africanews
Sudan protest hub: Bashir probed over money laundering, terrorism financing africanews
Sudan's military ousted Bashir in April after months of protest. Now the protest leaders are in a back and forth with the military over handing over power to ...
Fri, 03 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan Anti-Government Protesters Furious at Prolonged Economic Crisis - Egyptian Streets
Sudan Anti-Government Protesters Furious at Prolonged Economic Crisis Egyptian Streets
Protesters and the armed forced in Atbara. Over the last days, Sudan has been witnessing an outbreak of uprisings that began in the city of Atbara located in.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
South Sudan increases telecom call rates by 40 pct - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
South Sudan increases telecom call rates by 40 pct - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
JUBA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan's telecom regulatory body said on Friday it has increased by 40 percent both local and international telecom call rates in ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 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
UNICEF Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report, December 2018 - Year End - Sudan - ReliefWeb
UNICEF Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report, December 2018 - Year End - Sudan ReliefWeb
English Situation Report on Sudan about Contributions, Coordination, Children, IDPs, Epidemic and more; published on 31 Dec 2018 by UNICEF.
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Mobile money in Nigeria could be worth R25 a share to MTN, says US bank - Business Day
Mobile money in Nigeria could be worth R25 a share to MTN, says US bank Business Day
The West African country's has agreed to allow network operators to apply for payment-*service* banking licences.
Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Sudan seeks to widen financial inclusion using mobile money platform - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
South Sudan seeks to widen financial inclusion using mobile money platform - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
JUBA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan on Friday granted license to a local private company to commence mobile money and electronic cash transfer in a bid to ...
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
South Sudan journalist reports death threats over coverage of Sudan's unrest - Sudan Tribune
South Sudan journalist reports death threats over coverage of Sudan's unrest Sudan Tribune
January 14, 2019 (JUBA) - Al-Watan editor-in-chief says she has received death threats after as a result for the support of the Arabic language newspaper to the ...
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Tensions in Sudan Result in Extensive Social Media Blocks - TechNadu
Tensions in Sudan Result in Extensive Social Media Blocks TechNadu
Sudan levels up its internet censorship by blocking access to all major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and even Telegram.
Mon, 08 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Mobile Central For Driving Digital And Financial Inclusion In Africa - Forbes
Mobile Central For Driving Digital And Financial Inclusion In Africa Forbes
Having built an ecosystem to provide voice calls, cellular networks are ideally suited to provide the next wave of digital services and financial inclusion. "Mobile ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Is Said to Earmark Stake in Botswana Venture for Sale - Bloomberg
MTN Is Said to Earmark Stake in Botswana Venture for Sale Bloomberg
MTN Group Ltd. is considering the sale of its stake in Botswana's largest wireless carrier, according to people familiar with the matter, as Chief Executive Officer ...
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN drops as Nigeria urges court not to block $2 billion penalty - Fin24
MTN drops as Nigeria urges court not to block $2 billion penalty Fin24
MTN shares fell almost 7%, before recovering, after Nigeria's government said Africa's biggest mobile operator evaded taxes and urged a Lagos court not to ...
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:00:00 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
South Sudan govt announces return to pre-war oil production levels - africanews
South Sudan govt announces return to pre-war oil production levels africanews
South Sudan will return to producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude per day by the middle of 2020, up from current levels of just over 140,000 barrels per ...
Sun, 10 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Vatican tries 'retreat diplomacy' as South Sudan peace deal falters - Reuters Africa
Vatican tries 'retreat diplomacy' as South Sudan peace deal falters Reuters Africa
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican brought together South Sudanese leaders for 24 hours of prayer and preaching on Wednesday, a last ditch attempt to ...
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Kampala expels boss of MTN's Uganda arm, citing 'national security' - FRANCE 24
Kampala expels boss of MTN's Uganda arm, citing 'national security' FRANCE 24
Kampala (AFP). Kampala has deported the Belgian CEO of the Ugandan branch of MTN on security grounds, in the fourth such expulsion targeting the South ...
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN Sells Cyprus Unit to Monaco Telecom as Pruning Starts - Bloomberg
MTN Sells Cyprus Unit to Monaco Telecom as Pruning Starts Bloomberg
MTN Group Ltd. agreed to sell its Cyprus unit to Monaco Telecom SA for about 260 million euros ($304 million) as Africa's biggest wireless carrier by subscribers ...
Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
How Sudan's Omar al-Bashir was forced out of power by protesters - CNBCAfrica.com
How Sudan's Omar al-Bashir was forced out of power by protesters CNBCAfrica.com
Sudanese people took to the streets for much more than a struggling economy, or the price of bread. They have been calling for freedom, peace, justice and the ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Group to exit Botswana - Ecofin Agency: Economic information from Africa
MTN Group to exit Botswana Ecofin Agency: Economic information from Africa
MTN group has decided to sell its 53% stakes in Mascom Wireless Botswana (Pty) Limited to its partner Econet Wireless (Pty) Limited. The transaction.
Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN talks 5G future in South Africa - BusinessTech
MTN talks 5G future in South Africa BusinessTech
MTN South Africa CTIO Giovanni Chiarelli says that the operator is investing in 5G technology.
Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN unfazed by difficult regimes - Financial Mail
MTN unfazed by difficult regimes Financial Mail
Profits are up in all the Middle Eastern operations, bar Yemen, and opportunities remain despite the risks.
Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
MTN Rwanda Scraps Off Data Roaming Charges - Taarifa Rwanda
MTN Rwanda Scraps Off Data Roaming Charges Taarifa Rwanda
MTN Rwanda has abolished mobile internet roaming rates in 17 MTN Group countries. The company's CEO, Bart Hofker announced the development on his ...
Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:00:00 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 sys.
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Clickatell helps MTN South Africa launch chat commerce on WhatsApp - africanews
Clickatell helps MTN South Africa launch chat commerce on WhatsApp africanews
MTN South Africa has partnered with global customer engagement company, Clickatell (www.Clickatell.com), to launch MTN Chat, enabling its customers to ...
Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan’s leader Omar al-Bashir bans unauthorised gatherings during state of emergency - The Independent
Sudan’s leader Omar al-Bashir bans unauthorised gatherings during state of emergency The Independent
Sudanese protesters have defied their embattled president's ban on unauthorised public gatherings, with hundreds rallying across the country to call for his ...
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan is Africa's secret crisis | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
Sudan is Africa's secret crisis | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
I don't normally write about Sudan. But now I have to. For the last few weeks, friends and democracy activists from the country have been sending me pictures of ...
Wed, 27 Feb 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
Sudan security agency frees all political detainees: state media - Mail and Guardian
Sudan security agency frees all political detainees: state media Mail and Guardian
Sudanese demonstrators wave their national flag as they arrive for a protest rally demanding Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir to step down outside the ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan military 'trying to steal the revolution' | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
Sudan military 'trying to steal the revolution' | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
Sudanese opposition groups have dismissed the military council as “playing games” after it backpedalled on a two-year transition. With army loyalties split, the ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
2018 Review: Top African news per country [South Sudan - Zimbabwe] - africanews
2018 Review: Top African news per country [South Sudan - Zimbabwe] africanews
As the year rounds up, Africanews' digital team looks back at the major news items from across the continent. Our 2018 Review page looks primarily at the ...
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Algeria, Sudan and the danger of presidents-for-life - Mail and Guardian
Algeria, Sudan and the danger of presidents-for-life Mail and Guardian
Algeria and Sudan are engulfed by protests against leaders who have overstayed their welcome. Their stories are vital and need to be told, but we must also ...
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Anger over dictatorship, not bread, fuelling Sudan uprising - Mail and Guardian
Anger over dictatorship, not bread, fuelling Sudan uprising Mail and Guardian
The protest wave sweeping across Sudan was never about bread; it is a nation fed up with a decades-old military dictatorship, say human rights activists and ...
Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Update: Mass internet shutdown in Sudan follows days of protest - Access
Update: Mass internet shutdown in Sudan follows days of protest Access
All internet services in Sudan were abruptly shut down today while protests swelled in the capital Khartoum for the third day after fuel subsidies were cut, ...
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan police fire tear gas as protesters press on with demos - Mail and Guardian
Sudan police fire tear gas as protesters press on with demos Mail and Guardian
Sudanese police fired tear gas Sunday at crowds of anti-government protesters in Khartoum and war-torn Darfur as organisers called for more nationwide rallies ...
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan protesters remain resilient, but Bashir unbowed | News | World - Mail and Guardian
Sudan protesters remain resilient, but Bashir unbowed | News | World Mail and Guardian
Sudanese protester Osman Sulaiman has taken to the streets of Khartoum chanting “overthrow, overthrow” almost daily since demonstrations erupted against ...
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
The doctors on the frontlines of Sudan's revolution - Mail and Guardian
The doctors on the frontlines of Sudan's revolution Mail and Guardian
The setting is surreal, unthinkable: thousands of ordinary Sudanese people have descended on the army headquarters and the residence of President Omar ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan unrest: Latest up-date - CNBCAfrica.com
Sudan unrest: Latest up-date CNBCAfrica.com
Latest reports from Sudan indicate that the military has said it will not extradite deposed president Omar Al-Bashir who is charged with war crimes. Meanwhile ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
We are tax compliant: MTN Uganda responds to govt queries - africanews
We are tax compliant: MTN Uganda responds to govt queries africanews
Government spokesman Ofwono Opondo said scrutiny of MTN came after the government acquired the capacity to monitor telecom firms' transactions for tax ...
Fri, 22 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan's Bashir ousted by military and placed under arrest - Reuters UK
Sudan's Bashir ousted by military and placed under arrest Reuters UK
President Omar al-Bashir, who ruled Sudan with an iron fist for 30 years, was on Thursday overthrown in a coup by the armed forces which announced a ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Op-Ed: Sudan protests are set to intensify, here's why - CNBCAfrica.com
Op-Ed: Sudan protests are set to intensify, here's why CNBCAfrica.com
By Jared Jeffery, Political analyst at NKC African Economics. Popular protests, which began in mid-December and spiked on December 19 after bread prices ...
Mon, 07 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
Park City musicians tell the story of 'Sudan and Me' - The Park Record
Park City musicians tell the story of 'Sudan and Me' The Park Record
The Lost Boys of Sudan were comprised of 20000 youths between the ages of 7 and 17 who were orphaned during the Sudanese Civil War in South Sudan that.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Coup 'not appropriate response' to Sudan's challenges: AU - News24
Coup 'not appropriate response' to Sudan's challenges: AU News24
The African Union on Thursday criticised the military ouster of Sudan's veteran president Omar al-Bashir and called for calm and restraint.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Police disperse protest march on Sudan women's prison - News24
Police disperse protest march on Sudan women's prison News24
Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of Sudanese protesters who marched on a women's prison calling for the release of detainees in Omdurman, ...
Mon, 11 Feb 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
South Sudan's bid to build a new army is troubled - Mail and Guardian
South Sudan's bid to build a new army is troubled Mail and Guardian
A fortnight ago, the United Nations envoy to South Sudan, David Shearer, noted that, after five years of civil war and many botched peace deals, fighting in the ...
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Algeria, Sudan, Libya: Revolutions are hard — and unpredictable - Mail and Guardian
Algeria, Sudan, Libya: Revolutions are hard — and unpredictable Mail and Guardian
Protesters have reacted to the appointment of Abdelkader Bensalah as Abdelaziz Bouteflika's replacement with rage, vowing to continue with their ...
Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan to print 100-pound banknotes to ease liquidity crunch - africanews
Sudan to print 100-pound banknotes to ease liquidity crunch africanews
Sudan's central bank will start printing 100 pound bank notes for the first time to ease a liquidity crisis exacerbated by rampant inflation, state news agency ...
Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Telecom firm MTN to expand South Sudan coverage - Daily Nation
Telecom firm MTN to expand South Sudan coverage Daily Nation
MTN's major projects have been halted due to the conflict.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT
S. Africa's MTN settles repatriation dispute in Nigeria with $53m payment - africanews
S. Africa's MTN settles repatriation dispute in Nigeria with $53m payment africanews
The CBN confirmed the outline of the agreement with MTN, without mentioning the $53 million payment. The agreement would lead to an “amicable disposal of ...
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
MTN said to consider Botswana stake sale - BizNews
MTN said to consider Botswana stake sale BizNews
MTN is considering the sale of its stake in Botswana's largest wireless carrier, according to people familiar with the matter.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Runner who killed mountain lion describes attack - CNN
Runner who killed mountain lion describes attack CNN
Travis Kauffman described his struggle to fight off and kill a mountain lion that attacked him while running along trails near Fort Collins, Colorado.
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Markets WRAP: Rand closes at R14.46/$ - Fin24
Markets WRAP: Rand closes at R14.46/$ Fin24
The rand ended the day at R14.46/$, as uncertainty in the markets impacted emerging market currencies.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The art of revolution: What went right in Sudan and Algeria - News24
The art of revolution: What went right in Sudan and Algeria News24
Sudan and Algeria can easily evoke memories of the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions of 2010 and 2011. Like their neighbours, Sudanese and Algerian ...
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
SA, Syria and Sudan are MTN's worst performers - ITWeb Africa
SA, Syria and Sudan are MTN's worst performers ITWeb Africa
Uganda, Ivory Coast and Cameroon have proven to be MTN's star performers for the quarter ending 31 March 2014 while South Africa, Syria and Sudan have ...
Thu, 24 Apr 2014 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan announces 15 month austerity programme - africanews
Sudan announces 15 month austerity programme africanews
Sudan is heading towards an emergency reform plan in order to revive its ailing economy. Prime Minister Moataz Moussa announced to parliament of the ...
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's Al Bashir steps down, army to announce transition - CNBCAfrica.com
Sudan's Al Bashir steps down, army to announce transition CNBCAfrica.com
One of the most controversial presidents in Africa – who narrowly escaped arrest in South Africa – has stepped down. Omar Al Bashir who swept to the ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
OPINION: MTN now cheap, but still not going anywhere - Independent Online
OPINION: MTN now cheap, but still not going anywhere Independent Online
It has been two and a half years since MTN hit the wall and halved to below R120 a share writes Amelia Morgenrood.
Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Ugandan traders welcome South Sudan mobile money licences - pmldaily.com
Ugandan traders welcome South Sudan mobile money licences pmldaily.com
JUBA – Ugandans doing business in South Sudan have reacted to the news that South Sudan's National Communication Authority (NCA) has granted a license ...
Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan shelves telecom profit tax for three years - statement - Reuters
Sudan shelves telecom profit tax for three years - statement Reuters
Govt halts 30 percent profit tax on telecom companies.
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Machar calls on South Sudanese to reconcile and build one nation - Sudan Tribune
Machar calls on South Sudanese to reconcile and build one nation Sudan Tribune
December 15, 2018 (JUBA) - The SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar called on South Sudanese to start the reconciliation process in the country saying it is the first ...
Sat, 15 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Protesters vow to overthrow Sudanese government | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
Protesters vow to overthrow Sudanese government | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
Tear gas is fired at Sudanese demonstrators during an anti-government protest in Khartoum. (Stringer/Reuters) · Comments. Sudanese campaigners ...
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Parents of slain journalist demand justice from South Sudan - Mail and Guardian
Parents of slain journalist demand justice from South Sudan Mail and Guardian
For the first time since American-British journalist, Christopher Allen, was killed in South Sudan more than a year and a half ago, his parents are publicly ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Sudan resumes pumping crude from oil field suspended since 2013 - africanews
South Sudan resumes pumping crude from oil field suspended since 2013 africanews
South Sudan has resumed pumping 20,000 bpd of crude from Toma South oil field, where production had been suspended since 2013, the Sudanese oil ...
Sun, 26 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Bashir accuses media of exaggerating Sudan protests | News | Africa - Mail and Guardian
Bashir accuses media of exaggerating Sudan protests | News | Africa Mail and Guardian
Last week, Bashir visited Qatar and met with the ruler Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani who backed the "unity and stability" of Sudan. (Reuters).
Sun, 27 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Capital Connection: Examining xenophobia towards refugees, rise of violence in South Sudan - CNBCAfrica.com
Capital Connection: Examining xenophobia towards refugees, rise of violence in South Sudan CNBCAfrica.com
On this week's episode of capital connection, we examine the link between rising xenophobia and the growing number of asylum seekers, the growing violence ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Nigeria central bank slaps $16m fine on banks for MTN capital repatriation - africanews
Nigeria central bank slaps $16m fine on banks for MTN capital repatriation africanews
Nigeria's central bank on Wednesday announced that it had slapped a fine of 5.8 billion naira on four banks for their roles in MTN illegal fund.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan must agree on sharing the Nile — before it's too late - Mail and Guardian
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan must agree on sharing the Nile — before it's too late Mail and Guardian
The three-way dispute among Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over the sharing of the Nile waters remains deadlocked. An April 2018 leadership transition in Ethiopia ...
Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Why MTN sold one of its most profitable divisions - Financial Mail
Why MTN sold one of its most profitable divisions Financial Mail
Sale of healthy Cypriot business will generate R4bn, which MTN will use to reduce its debt.
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
How foreign backing is keeping Sudan's Omar al-Bashir in power - Mail and Guardian
How foreign backing is keeping Sudan's Omar al-Bashir in power Mail and Guardian
Day after day Sudanese are taking to the streets to protest against the rule of Omar al-Bashir. The president, who himself seized power in 1989 when he led a ...
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Ugandan troops enter South Sudan in possible violation - News24
Ugandan troops enter South Sudan in possible violation News24
Observers say a number of Ugandan forces briefly entered South Sudan's Central Equatoria region last week in a possible violation of a United Nations arms ...
Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan crisis: Three top generals agree to quit as protests continue - BBC News
- Sudan crisis: Three top generals agree to quit as protests continue BBC News
- Sudan military says 3 members of ruling council resign Washington Post
- Huge crowds join sit-in outside Sudan's defense ministry Reuters
- Sudan military council says 'agreement' reached with protest leaders FRANCE 24 English
- Sudan's military meets protesters to discuss transfer of power Aljazeera.com
- View full coverage on Google News
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Image of emaciated Kenyan claimed to be man jailed by ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir - AFP Factcheck
Image of emaciated Kenyan claimed to be man jailed by ousted Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir AFP Factcheck
Reports on social media in various African countries in English, French and Arabic show an emaciated man who was allegedly found in an underground prison ...
Tue, 07 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Eritrea stands with Sudanese people - Afwerki sends delegation to Khartoum - africanews
Eritrea stands with Sudanese people - Afwerki sends delegation to Khartoum africanews
Eritrea stands in solidarity with the Sudanese people was the crust of a message transmitted by a delegation that was sent on Sunday by President Isaias ...
Mon, 20 May 2019 15:04:00 GMT
Telco Zain reports strong revenue, profit growth in Q1 - Arabian Business
Telco Zain reports strong revenue, profit growth in Q1 Arabian Business
Telecoms operator Zain Group says Q1 results would have been stronger but for currency fluctuations that hit Sudan unit.
Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudanese protest group says military 'not serious' about civilian handover - Reuters
Sudanese protest group says military 'not serious' about civilian handover Reuters
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's main protest group said on Tuesday the military does not seem serious about transferring power to civilians after ousting ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's army warns protesters on chaos - africanews
Sudan's army warns protesters on chaos africanews
Sudan's military rulers said they were ready to negotiate with the opposition over the political future of the country but there should be no further unrest beyond ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudanese to name civilian council in bid to pressure army - Israel Hayom
Sudanese to name civilian council in bid to pressure army Israel Hayom
Sudanese protest organizers say they will announce a civilian transitional council on Sunday in a bid to “exert more pressure” on the military to hand over power ...
Sun, 21 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Revealed: Zain's Q1 2019 profits - Comms MEA
Revealed: Zain's Q1 2019 profits Comms MEA
In the first quarter of 2019, Zain served 50 million customers, for growth of 6% increase year-on-year (Y-o-Y). Consolidated revenues were KD 404 million ...
Sun, 05 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Three in Sudan military council resign, yet to be accepted: council statement - Reuters
Three in Sudan military council resign, yet to be accepted: council statement Reuters
Three members of Sudan's Transitional Military Council have resigned although their resignation is yet to be accepted, a statement by the council said late on ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's top prosecutor investigating Omar al-Bashir for 'terror finance' - Middle East Eye
Sudan's top prosecutor investigating Omar al-Bashir for 'terror finance' Middle East Eye
Sudan's top attorney has ordered that former president Omar al-Bashir be interrogated about money laundering and "terror finance", the country's official news ...
Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudatel’s President & CEO Tarig Elabdein wins at East Africa Com awards - SatelliteProME.com
Sudatel’s President & CEO Tarig Elabdein wins at East Africa Com awards SatelliteProME.com
Tarig Hamza Zain Elabdein, President and CEO of the Sudatel Group was named East African CXO of the Year at the annual East Africa Com awards.
Sun, 19 May 2019 20:13:40 GMT
Protesters pour into Sudan's capital as army resists civilian handover - Middle East Eye
Protesters pour into Sudan's capital as army resists civilian handover Middle East Eye
Sudan's military council says it will not accept 'chaos', as protesters come to Khartoum for 'million-strong' march.
Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's military rulers accept resignations of three of their members - Thomson Reuters Foundation
Sudan's military rulers accept resignations of three of their members Thomson Reuters Foundation
KHARTOUM, April 30 (Reuters) - Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC) said on Tuesday it had accepted the resignations of three of its members.
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan opposition say deal close for new leadership council - The National
Sudan opposition say deal close for new leadership council The National
Sudan's opposition alliance said a deal is set to form a new transition body to lead the country's path away from the three-decade rule of Omar Al Bashir, who ...
Sat, 27 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudatel Telecom partners Arabsat to deliver 6A satellite services across Sudan - Space in Africa
Sudatel Telecom partners Arabsat to deliver 6A satellite services across Sudan Space in Africa
Sudan's publicly-traded telecommunications company, Sudatel Telecom Group, through its satellite communications-focused subsidiary, Sudasat, will leverage ...
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain net profit rises 15% in Q1 to $155m - ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS - Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Zain net profit rises 15% in Q1 to $155m - ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS Arab Times Kuwait English Daily
Group's consolidated revenue up 56% to $1.33 billion, EBITDA for the quarter jumps 111%. 00:00 / 00:00. An error occurred. Please try again later.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
What Sudan needs now is a period of cool reflection - Arab News
What Sudan needs now is a period of cool reflection Arab News
Sudanese protesters attend a demonstration in front of the defense ministry compound in Khartoum, Sudan, May 4, 2019. (Reuters)
Sat, 04 May 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudatel CEO wins major international award - Comms MEA
Sudatel CEO wins major international award Comms MEA
Yesterday at a ceremony in Nairobi, Tarig Hamza Zain Elabdein, president and CEO of Sudatel, was named East African CxO of the year at the annual East ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 09:41:13 GMT
'One million will march' in Khartoum to demand civilian rule over Sudan - Arabnews
'One million will march' in Khartoum to demand civilian rule over Sudan Arabnews
KHARTOUM: Protest leaders in Sudan called on Wednesday for a million-strong march through the streets of Khartoum and threatened a general strike to ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group Net Profit rises 15% in Q1 2019 to reach USD 155 million, Revenue up 56% to reach USD 1.33 billion - MENAFN.COM
Zain Group Net Profit rises 15% in Q1 2019 to reach USD 155 million, Revenue up 56% to reach USD 1.33 billion MENAFN.COM
(MENAFN - Editorial) Zain Group, a leading mobile telecom innovator in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated fin.
Sat, 04 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT
VOTE NOW: Sudatel CEO up for major award - Comms MEA
VOTE NOW: Sudatel CEO up for major award Comms MEA
The East Africa Com CXO of the Year Award is back for 2019 – and the public can now vote for Sudatel's CEO, Eng. Tarig Hamza Zain Elabdein. Voted for by the ...
Sun, 12 May 2019 07:17:34 GMT
Sudan shuts down Facebook, Twitter, Instagram amid bread protests - Quartz
Sudan shuts down Facebook, Twitter, Instagram amid bread protests Quartz
Sudan's government is looking to the internet as one way to quell swelling protests all over the country. For over a week now, protesters in major cities have ...
Fri, 28 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
The 2019 Telecoms Market in Sudan - KPIs & Data on Subscribers, Penetration, Revenue and ARPU with Analysis on Major Players' Strategies: Canar Telecom, MTN, Sudatel, and Zain Sudan - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Associated Press
The 2019 Telecoms Market in Sudan - KPIs & Data on Subscribers, Penetration, Revenue and ARPU with Analysis on Major Players' Strategies: Canar Telecom, MTN, Sudatel, and Zain Sudan - ResearchAndMarkets.com Associated Press
Press release *content* from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation.
Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
International: Sudan's million-strong march - North Africa Journal
International: Sudan's million-strong march North Africa Journal
Khartoum, April 25, 2019 – Sudanese protesters began gathering for a “million-strong” march Thursday to turn up the heat on the ruling military council after ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Head of Sudan's military council steps down, a day after Bashir... - Reuters
Head of Sudan's military council steps down, a day after Bashir... Reuters
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's defense minister stepped down abruptly on Friday as head of the country's transitional ruling military council after only a day in ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's military council wants to bring Islamists to power again: opposition - Sudan Tribune
Sudan's military council wants to bring Islamists to power again: opposition Sudan Tribune
April 22, 2019 (KHARTOUM) - The Freedom and Changes forces have decided to suspend talks with the Transitional Military Council (TMC) when they realized ...
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan: The Situation Regarding the Dialogue With the Transitional Military Council - AllAfrica.com
Sudan: The Situation Regarding the Dialogue With the Transitional Military Council AllAfrica.com
On yesterday, the 21st of April, the Forces of the Declaration of Freedom and Change (DFC) announced that they are stopping all forms of communication with ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's opposition suspends talks, accuse military of delaying power handover - Sudan Tribune
Sudan's opposition suspends talks, accuse military of delaying power handover Sudan Tribune
April 23, 2019 (KHARTOUM) - The Freedom and Change forces Sunday declared the suspension of talks with the transitional military council accusing it of ...
Sun, 21 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan Tourism Industry: ATB President St. Ange wants Africa to stand by Sudan | Buzz travel - Travel News | eTurboNews
Sudan Tourism Industry: ATB President St. Ange wants Africa to stand by Sudan | Buzz travel Travel News | eTurboNews
People in Sudan are tasting freedom for the first time. It will be impossible to go back and tourism is a way to eventually rebuild the confidence and.
Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan coup: Why Omar al-Bashir was overthrown - BBC News
Sudan coup: Why Omar al-Bashir was overthrown BBC News
Sudan's deposed President Omar al-Bashir is under arrest after being overthrown by the military following months of protests - and the coup leader himself ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Sudan signs LTE Roaming agreement with Telenor - Total Telecom
Zain Sudan signs LTE Roaming agreement with Telenor Total Telecom
Zain Sudan and Telenor announced the signing of a global connectivity agreement that will enable Zain Sudan to provide LTE Roaming services. Through this ...
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Islamist forces call to task military with Sudan's transitional leadership - Sudan Tribune
Islamist forces call to task military with Sudan's transitional leadership Sudan Tribune
April 24, 2019 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese Islamic forces called for a transitional period led by the military council with a civilian government and an appointed ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan restricts social media access to counter protest movement - Reuters Africa
Sudan restricts social media access to counter protest movement Reuters Africa
CAIRO/DUBAI (Reuters) - Sudanese authorities are blocking access to popular social media platforms used to organise and broadcast nationwide ...
Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Factbox: Leading Sudanese security figures - Reuters
Factbox: Leading Sudanese security figures Reuters
Officers who ousted President Omar al-Bashir from three decades in power have announced that a military council will run Sudan for a transitional period lasting ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
In pictures: Sudanese protest military rule - CNN
In pictures: Sudanese protest military rule CNN
Protesters in Sudan demonstrate against military rule, following the ousting of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who has been arrested and forced from ...
Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
MTN South Sudan Gets Boost as Hopes Rise That War Is Ending - Bloomberg
MTN South Sudan Gets Boost as Hopes Rise That War Is Ending Bloomberg
MTN Group Ltd.'s South Sudan unit said it's investing at least $30 million in revitalizing and expanding its operations as a new deal to end a five-year civil war ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Libyan National Army Accuses Sarraj of Recruiting Terrorists to his Forces - Asharq Al-awsat English
Libyan National Army Accuses Sarraj of Recruiting Terrorists to his Forces Asharq Al-awsat English
The Libyan National Army (LNA) revealed that it had detected dozens of terrorist fighters that have joined the forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA) ...
Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:33:29 GMT
Junta members in Sudan offer to quit - New Zimbabwe.com
Junta members in Sudan offer to quit New Zimbabwe.com
BBC. Three of the most controversial figures on Sudan's ruling transitional military council have offered their resignations, one of the key demands of the protest ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
NRT English - NRT
NRT English NRT
SULAIMANI — Three members of Sudan's ruling Transitional Military Council have resigned, but their resignations are yet to be accepted, the TMC said late on ...
Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
If You Cant Stand The Heat Get Out of The Kitchen. This is What 3 Rulers Did in The Sudan - Al-Bawaba
If You Cant Stand The Heat Get Out of The Kitchen. This is What 3 Rulers Did in The Sudan Al-Bawaba
Sudan's ruling Military Transitional Council (MTC) announced Wednesday that three of its members have resigned. The council said in a statement that ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Prospects brighten for MTN in South Sudan - TechCentral
Prospects brighten for MTN in South Sudan TechCentral
MTN Group's South Sudan unit said it's investing at least US$30-million (R430-million) in revitalising and expanding its operations as a new deal to end a ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan: Lifeline for the banking sector - African Business Magazine
Sudan: Lifeline for the banking sector African Business Magazine
Sudan, one of the largest countries in the heart of Africa, has been struggling to stay afloat economically since the US imposed crippling trade and investment ...
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Activists: We're shutting down Sudan government websites - Africa Times
Activists: We're shutting down Sudan government websites Africa Times
Activists in Sudan say that more than 200 government websites have been shut down by the Anonymous group, in retaliation for Khartoum's violent actions ...
Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Zain Group in Sudanese currency swap talks with Kuwait government - Reuters
Zain Group in Sudanese currency swap talks with Kuwait government Reuters
Kuwait-based telecom operator Zain Group is in talks with the government of Kuwait to swap Sudanese pounds for hard currency, its chief executive said on ...
Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Africa at a glance - The East African
Africa at a glance The East African
For the first time since nationwide protests erupted in Sudan, the country's judges say they will join the demonstration outside the army headquarters later ...
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Sudan approves two mobile money services - Mobile World Live
South Sudan approves two mobile money services Mobile World Live
South Sudan's communications authority issued its first two licences for nationwide mobile money services in an attempt to reduce the country's heavy reliance ...
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
UK envoy wants Sudan junta to resume transition talks ASAP - africanews
UK envoy wants Sudan junta to resume transition talks ASAP africanews
Post-Bashir Sudan continues in its state of flux as the military rulers continue to hold on to power despite pressure from protesters and the international ...
Thu, 16 May 2019 14:35:00 GMT
Zain CEO talks-up investment impact - Mobile World Live
Zain CEO talks-up investment impact Mobile World Live
Zain Group CEO Bader Al-Kharafi (pictured) hailed heavy infrastructure investments and organisational changes for preparing the company to commercialise 5G ...
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan protesters says military cannot usher in new era - The Irish Times
Sudan protesters says military cannot usher in new era The Irish Times
Military council's pledge of new civilian government in two years rejected by protest group.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
La Liga scores Zain Sudan partnership - SportsPro Media
La Liga scores Zain Sudan partnership SportsPro Media
Sudanese telecoms company Zain Sudan has signed a three-year strategic partnership with La Liga, the organising body for the top two tiers of Spanish ...
Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan protest hub: Anti-Bashir protesters tear gassed in Omdurman - africanews
Sudan protest hub: Anti-Bashir protesters tear gassed in Omdurman africanews
Sudanese police fired tear gas on Friday at hundreds of protesters in Omdurman, across the Nile from Khartoum, witnesses said, in the latest of more than a ...
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2018: Sudan's Sudatel signs network upgrade deals with Nokia and Liquid Telecom - ResearchAndMarkets.com - Business Wire
Sudan Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Statistics and Analyses 2018: Sudan's Sudatel signs network upgrade deals with Nokia and Liquid Telecom - ResearchAndMarkets.com Business Wire
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Sudan - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's ...
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT
UNICEF Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report, December 2018 - Year End - Sudan - ReliefWeb
UNICEF Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report, December 2018 - Year End - Sudan ReliefWeb
English Situation Report on Sudan about Contributions, Coordination, Children, IDPs, Epidemic and more; published on 31 Dec 2018 by UNICEF.
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
South Sudan increases telecom call rates by 40 pct - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
South Sudan increases telecom call rates by 40 pct - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
JUBA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan's telecom regulatory body said on Friday it has increased by 40 percent both local and international telecom call rates in ...
Fri, 01 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT
UPDATE 1-Zain to buy Etisalat's stake in Sudan's Canar - Reuters
UPDATE 1-Zain to buy Etisalat's stake in Sudan's Canar Reuters
... * Has long sought fixed-line licence in Sudan. * Zain Sudan is top Sudanese mobile operator by subscribers (Recasts, adds details). By Matt Smith. DUBAI ...
Mon, 02 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan Anti-Government Protesters Furious at Prolonged Economic Crisis - Egyptian Streets
Sudan Anti-Government Protesters Furious at Prolonged Economic Crisis Egyptian Streets
Protesters and the armed forced in Atbara. Over the last days, Sudan has been witnessing an outbreak of uprisings that began in the city of Atbara located in.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan: Head of Political Committee Lt Gen. Zain Al Abdeen Addressed the First Press Conference - AllAfrica.com
Sudan: Head of Political Committee Lt Gen. Zain Al Abdeen Addressed the First Press Conference AllAfrica.com
The Chairman of the Political Committee delegated by the Military Council, Lt General Omar Zain Al Abdeen, told a press conference he held at the Ministry of ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Research Deliver Insight into Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2024 - Market Research Gazette
Research Deliver Insight into Africa Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Market 2019-2024 Market Research Gazette
WiseGuyReports.com “Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs” report has been added to its Research Database. Scope of the Report: Major MNOs in ...
Tue, 21 May 2019 09:38:48 GMT
Sudan sex attacker blames 'immorality' in Newcastle for violent 20-minute assault on vulnerable man - Daily Mail
Sudan sex attacker blames 'immorality' in Newcastle for violent 20-minute assault on vulnerable man Daily Mail
A Sudanese shepherd claiming asylum in the UK blamed the 'immorality' on display in Newcastle city centre for his violent sex attack on a 'vulnerable' man, ...
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan's transitional military council delays meeting with political parties and forces - Reuters
Sudan's transitional military council delays meeting with political parties and forces Reuters
CAIRO (Reuters) - Sudan's transitional military council will delay meeting with political parties and forces until a later unspecified date, state news agency SUNA ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudanese shepherd sexually assaulted man because 'immorality' of UK encouraged him, court hears - The Telegraph
Sudanese shepherd sexually assaulted man because 'immorality' of UK encouraged him, court hears The Telegraph
A Sudanese shepherd granted asylum in the UK has claimed that "immorality" in Newcastle encouraged him to sexually assault a man in the city centre.
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Omar al-Bashir moved to Sudan prison, say relatives - The Irish Times
Omar al-Bashir moved to Sudan prison, say relatives The Irish Times
Transitional military rulers announce steps to crack down on corruption.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan Protesters Defy Ban on Rallies Amid Crackdown - U.S. News & World Report
Sudan Protesters Defy Ban on Rallies Amid Crackdown U.S. News & World Report
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese protesters on Tuesday defied their embattled president's ban on unauthorized public gatherings, with hundreds rallying across the ...
Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
South Sudan seeks to widen financial inclusion using mobile money platform - Xinhua | English.news.cn - Xinhua
South Sudan seeks to widen financial inclusion using mobile money platform - Xinhua | English.news.cn Xinhua
JUBA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- South Sudan on Friday granted license to a local private company to commence mobile money and electronic cash transfer in a bid to ...
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Zain Selects Parallel Wireless Open RAN to Modernize Existing 2G and 3G Infrastructure - PRNewswire
Zain Selects Parallel Wireless Open RAN to Modernize Existing 2G and 3G Infrastructure PRNewswire
NASHUA, N.H., Feb. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Parallel Wireless, Inc., the leader in providing the world's first software-based unified end-to-end network solution ...
Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Companies team for ultra-broadband Sudan - SmartCitiesWorld
Companies team for ultra-broadband Sudan SmartCitiesWorld
Nokia and telecommunications and technology provider, Sudatel, are collaborating on delivery of ultra-broadband for Sudan which, as well as deliver ...
Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT
BBC World Service - Newshour, Sudan coup: military reaches out to protesters - BBC News
BBC World Service - Newshour, Sudan coup: military reaches out to protesters BBC News
Military leaders have sought to reassure people that their main concern is public order.
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
12 killed in nationwide anti-austerity demonstrations in Sudan as police use tear gas and live rounds to disperse protesters - Mada Masr - ??? ???
12 killed in nationwide anti-austerity demonstrations in Sudan as police use tear gas and live rounds to disperse protesters Mada Masr - ??? ???
Popular protests in Sudan sparked by inflation, food shortages and rising prices enter third day.
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
President Al-Bashir of Sudan welcomes Bader Al-Kharafi - Kuwait Times
President Al-Bashir of Sudan welcomes Bader Al-Kharafi Kuwait Times
KHARTOUM: Zain Group announces that the President of the Republic of Sudan, Omar Al-Bashir has received Zain Group Vice-Chairman and CEO, Bader ...
Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Will Sudan's Sanctions Drop Finally Connect Its Entrepreneurs With The World? - Red Herring
Will Sudan's Sanctions Drop Finally Connect Its Entrepreneurs With The World? Red Herring
It is almost a quarter-century since Omar al-Bashir appointed himself President of Sudan. In that same year, 1993, America deemed al-Bashir's government a ...
Fri, 06 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Zain South Sudan Cuts Operations, Fires Staff to Survive War - Bloomberg
Zain South Sudan Cuts Operations, Fires Staff to Survive War Bloomberg
Zain South Sudan, a unit of Kuwait's largest mobile-phone provider, has reduced operations and cut the number of its expatriate staff in an attempt to survive an ...
Thu, 25 Aug 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan police arrest protesting activists - Middle East Online
Sudan police arrest protesting activists Middle East Online
KHARTOUM - Sudanese security agents Thursday arrested several opposition leaders and activists as hundreds of anti-government protesters trying to march ...
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan shelves telecom profit tax for three years - statement - Reuters
Sudan shelves telecom profit tax for three years - statement Reuters
Govt halts 30 percent profit tax on telecom companies.
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Asylum seeker who subjected 'vulnerable' man to violent sex attack blames 'immorality' of Newcastle - ChronicleLive
Asylum seeker who subjected 'vulnerable' man to violent sex attack blames 'immorality' of Newcastle ChronicleLive
An asylum seeker who subjected a "vulnerable" man to a violent sex attack blames the "immorality" on display in Newcastle city centre for his predatory attack, ...
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Film changes the life of Syrian refugee boy and his family - UNHCR
Film changes the life of Syrian refugee boy and his family UNHCR
Discovered by film director Nadine Labaki in the streets of Beirut, Zain Al Rafeaa and his family find new beginning in Norway.
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Bashir moved to Kobar prison: relatives - eNCA
Bashir moved to Kobar prison: relatives eNCA
KHARTOUM - Deposed ex-Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Khartoum's grim high-security Kobar prison from the presidential residence, ...
Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
The Sudanese Shepherd Who Thinks That Geordies Are Sheep - Continental Telegraph
The Sudanese Shepherd Who Thinks That Geordies Are Sheep Continental Telegraph
This isn't a mistake that any native Briton would make. The Norwegian influence over Geordies is still strong and we tend not to think that they're sheep. Nor.
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan crisis deepens as Bashir digs in to contain protests - The East African
Sudan crisis deepens as Bashir digs in to contain protests The East African
Opposition proposes a transitional government to lead the country for four years.
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan's Bashir will not be extradited to ICC: military rulers - The Standard
Sudan's Bashir will not be extradited to ICC: military rulers The Standard
Sudan's ousted President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide and war crimes, will not be extradited, the ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain phone network sees 11% drop in profits – Middle East Monitor - Middle East Monitor
Zain phone network sees 11% drop in profits – Middle East Monitor Middle East Monitor
The devaluation of Sudan's currency and the on-going military operations in Iraq have been blamed for the 11 per cent decrease in net profits of the Middle East ...
Mon, 13 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Syrian boy takes incredible path from refugee to red carpet - UNHCR
Syrian boy takes incredible path from refugee to red carpet UNHCR
Zain Al Rafeaa's childhood as a refugee in Beirut inspired his lead role in an award-winning movie, transporting him to the glitz of Cannes and beyond.
Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sudatel showcases Sudan's startup talent at MWC - Comms MEA
Sudatel showcases Sudan's startup talent at MWC Comms MEA
As always, a lot of companies from across the globe were at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. One of those was Sudan's Sudatel.
Sat, 16 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain profit up on data use, though forex woes continue - Mobile World Live
Zain profit up on data use, though forex woes continue Mobile World Live
Zain Group booked a 7 per cent increase in Q1 2018 profit, despite foreign exchange and regulatory headwinds, as the company said its focus on promoting ...
Fri, 11 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Omar al-Bashir's nomination draws fire from all sides in Sudan - Middle East Eye
Omar al-Bashir's nomination draws fire from all sides in Sudan Middle East Eye
The president's plan to stay in power beyond 2020 may backfire, given the criticism levelled at him from all fronts, including his own.
Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sudatel postsUS$32 million net profit for 2018 - Comms MEA
Sudatel postsUS$32 million net profit for 2018 Comms MEA
Sudatel has released its financials for 2018. Sudatel's financial performance for 2018, like all other businesses in Sudan, was impacted by a major currency ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Asylum seeker blames 'immorality' of Newcastle for sex attack - Metro.co.uk
Asylum seeker blames 'immorality' of Newcastle for sex attack Metro.co.uk
An asylum seeker who sexually assaulted a vulnerable man has blamed the 'immorality' on display in Newcastle city centre for his predatory attack, a court has ...
Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan: 'We Are Completely Cut Off' - Sudan Govt. Disrupts Internet, School Services - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Sudan: 'We Are Completely Cut Off' - Sudan Govt. Disrupts Internet, School Services AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Sudan's government has blamed nationwide protests that have left a score of people dead, including two protesters today, on 'infiltrators' and opposition parties, ...
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Sudan's military council names new intelligence and security chief - Al-Arabiya
Sudan's military council names new intelligence and security chief Al-Arabiya
Sudan's transitional military council has appointed Lieutenant General Abu Bakr Mustafa as the country's new National Intelligence and Security *Service* chief, ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain Group 2018 net profit soars 23% to reach KD 197 million - Kuwait Times
Zain Group 2018 net profit soars 23% to reach KD 197 million Kuwait Times
Board of Directors recommends a cash dividend of 30 fils per share. Zain Group Chairman- Ahmed Al-Tahous and Zain Vice-Chairman & Group CEO, Bader Al- ...
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:00:00 GMT
MTN South Sudan plans $30m expansion as peace hopes build - Moneyweb.co.za
MTN South Sudan plans $30m expansion as peace hopes build Moneyweb.co.za
MTN's South Sudan unit said it's investing at least $30 million in revitalizing and expanding its operations as a new deal to end a five-year civil war brings ...
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Arman accuses some Sudan's military of working to reproduce Islamist regime - Sudan Tribune
Arman accuses some Sudan's military of working to reproduce Islamist regime Sudan Tribune
April 21, 2019 (KHARTOUM) - Yasir Arman, the deputy chairman of the SPLM- North led by Malik Agar has accused the head of the Political Committee of the ...
Sun, 21 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Sudan suspends mobile operator Vivacell - Reuters
South Sudan suspends mobile operator Vivacell Reuters
South Sudan has suspended the licence of mobile network operator Vivacell, accusing it of failing to comply with regulations, the head of the regulator was ...
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan’s Government Is Using a Shady Hacking Group to Hunt ISIS - Motherboard
Sudan’s Government Is Using a Shady Hacking Group to Hunt ISIS Motherboard
But the government has been cracking down on freedom of expression and dissent too.
Thu, 27 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
LGBT community flees Brunei following 'inhumane' new stoning laws - CNN
LGBT community flees Brunei following 'inhumane' new stoning laws CNN
Life in Brunei's small and marginalized LGBT community has always been difficult, but the introduction of strict new Islamic law is forcing some to seek asylum ...
Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
Zain launches first 4G-LTE network in Sudan - Developing Telecoms
Zain launches first 4G-LTE network in Sudan Developing Telecoms
Mobile network operator Zain Group has become the first to launch a high-speed 4G-LTE network in Sudan, the sixth market in total where it has launched the ...
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT
Sudan: Tranistional Military Council - Economic Problem Is a Priority for Us - AllAfrica - Top Africa News
Sudan: Tranistional Military Council - Economic Problem Is a Priority for Us AllAfrica - Top Africa News
The Transitional Military Council (TMC) has announced that the problem of the economy, particularly the scarcity of goods and services that caused the protests ...
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT
South Sudan okays plan to expand mobile money services - cgtn.com
South Sudan okays plan to expand mobile money services cgtn.com
South Sudan on Friday granted license to a local private company to commence mobile money and electronic cash transfer in a bid to widen financial inclusion ...
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT
Update: Mass internet shutdown in Sudan follows days of protest - Access
Update: Mass internet shutdown in Sudan follows days of protest Access
All internet services in Sudan were abruptly shut down today while protests swelled in the capital Khartoum for the third day after fuel subsidies were cut, ...
Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:00:00 GMT
Sudatel launches 4G, expansion to follow in major cities - TeleGeography
Sudatel launches 4G, expansion to follow in major cities TeleGeography
Sudan. Sudatel Telecom Group's domestic mobile unit Sudani has announced the commercial launch of a 4G LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network. Services offer ...
Thu, 06 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT
National Unity Day Sporting Events Begin - gurtong
National Unity Day Sporting Events Begin gurtong
JUBA, 26 January 2019 [Gurtong] - The fourth National Unity Day sporting activities start today in Juba to promote peace and social cohesion among South ...
Sat, 26 Jan 2019 08:00:00 GMT
