Djibouti Telecom is upgrading its DARE1 (Djibouti Africa Regional Express1) network to increase digitization in the East Africa region, which has been widely underserved when it comes to international connectivity.
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SES Networks, Orange power maritime customers with global high-capacity connectivity
SES Networks and Orange will jointly provide higher-capacity satellite connectivity to Orange’s maritime customers to help them accelerate their digital transformation.
MTN Group appoints new head for digital services
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Burak Akinci as chief executive officer of Simfy (ayoba), reporting to the MTN Group chief digital and fintech officer Serigne Dioum and responsible for the super app ayoba.
MTN Nigeria releases unaudited results for H1 2021, participates in national impact projects
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) announced its unaudited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, as well as plans to celebrate its 20th anniversary with numerous national impact projects.
Vodacom migrates its VSAT-based 2G network to 3G
Vodacom utilizes the two new successfully installed Newtec Dialog® hubs to migrate its VSAT-based 2G network to 3G across 150 base transceiver station (BTS) sites with the Base Station Controller located in Kinshasa.
Airtel Africa reveals strong revenue growth in Q2 2021
Airtel Africa’s Q2 2021 report shows revenue growth of nearly 31%, reaching USD 1.1 bln. Moreover, the company’s profit after tax more than doubled to USD 142 mln, surging by 148.7% in the June quarter compared to last year’s period.
MTN Group reports strong H1 2021 operating results
MTN Group reported a strong performance for the first half of 2021: exceeding most medium-term targets; reducing debt; advancing digital and financial inclusion; and cutting the cost to communicate across Africa.
A remarkable six months for Ooredoo Algeria and Tunisia
Ooredoo Group announced the results for the half year ended 30 June 2021. First half 2021 revenue stood at QAR 14.5 billion, an increase of 3% compared to the same period last year.
Telecom Egypt records 88% hike in H1 net profit, revenue up 16%
Telecom Egypt posted net profit of 3.9 billion Egyptian pounds ($249.20 million) for the first half of 2021, up 88% from the same period last year, as a result of a strong operational performance, growth in investment income from Vodafone, and FX gains, according to a company statement.
Orange reveals the appointment of three new CEOs for MEA region
After recent Board of directors meetings of its subsidiaries and in agreement with its local partners, Orange declared that it is appointing three new CEOs for three of its subsidiaries in Africa and the Middle East: