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Vodacom Lesotho has launched SME Connect, an innovative suite of solutions designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lesotho. The official launch took place in Maseru, showcasing the company's dedication to driving economic growth and promoting digital inclusion.
In this exclusive interview with Telecom Review, cybersecurity expert Doreen Mokoena discusses the growing challenges African telecoms face with cyber threats, regulatory hurdles, and data breaches. She shares insights on the role of AI and blockchain in enhancing data protection and offers guidance on how telecoms can maintain a balance between compliance and innovation.
The world is undergoing a profound transformation as digital technologies revolutionize societies worldwide. Nations, businesses, and communities are increasingly integrating with the digital landscape and leveraging innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, 5G, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). These advancements are redefining industries, unlocking new business opportunities, and addressing critical global challenges in healthcare access, economic inequality, and environmental sustainability.
Ethio Telecom and MultiChoice Africa have announced a strategic partnership to provide Ethiopian consumers with enhanced access to digital entertainment. This collaboration introduces bundled packages combining high-speed fiber broadband and mobile data with DStv entertainment services, offering a seamless and cost-effective solution for modern content consumption.
Ethio Telecom and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership to expand digital financial services across Ethiopia. During a high-level meeting, Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru and Mark Elliott, President of Mastercard Africa, discussed collaborative opportunities to leverage technology and broaden financial inclusion.
MTN Nigeria is set to accelerate its financial recovery by capitalizing on structural market demand and implementing phased tariff adjustments to boost performance. The company remains focused on sustaining growth in key markets such as Ghana and Uganda, while addressing regulatory and macroeconomic challenges in other regions.
The highly anticipated launch of 5G technology is set to significantly strengthen Egypt’s ICT sector, drive greater competitiveness, and attract increased investment into its digital economy. According to several reports, Egypt is on track to roll out 5G by 2025, with the promise of providing faster internet speeds, lower latency, and a more reliable network experience.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat, and Military Academy Director Lieutenant-General Ashraf Zahir to discuss the “Digilians” initiative.
As a key player in Africa's digital transformation, ZTE recognizes the region's immense market opportunities, driven by rapid urbanization, increasing mobile penetration, and the growing demand for reliable connectivity. However, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, affordability, and digital inclusion remain critical, necessitating futuristic technological advancements.
Over six weeks, Huawei's TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative trained 290 youth—143 women and 147 men—providing them with essential digital skills in computer literacy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cybersecurity. This training empowers them to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
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In this exclusive interview with Telecom Review, cybersecurity expert Doreen Mokoena discusses the growing challenges African telecoms face with cyber threats, regulatory hurdles, and data breaches. She shares insights on the role of AI and blockchain in enhancing data protection and offers guidance on how telecoms can maintain a balance between compliance and innovation.
As a key player in Africa's digital transformation, ZTE recognizes the region's immense market opportunities, driven by rapid urbanization, increasing mobile penetration, and the growing demand for reliable connectivity. However, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, affordability, and digital inclusion remain critical, necessitating futuristic technological advancements.
The telecommunications industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and with Amphenol’s recent acquisition of CommScope’s Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN) and DAS businesses, the ANDREW brand has been re-introduced to the market and entered an exciting new phase.
