Sub-Saharan Africa to lead global 5G growth with over 10-fold subscriber increase by 2031
AFRICA 23 JUN

Sub-Saharan Africa to lead global 5G growth with over 10-fold subscriber increase by 2031

Sub-Saharan Africa's transition to advanced connectivity is moving at a rapid pace and the region is forecast to lead global 5G subscription growth, surging from roughly 30 million users in 2025 to 370 million by 2031, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. Total mobile subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa are projected to reach 1.31 billion by 2031, up from 1.05 billion in 2025.

Canal Plus brings DStv to Samsung smart TVs in Africa
AFRICA 22 JUN

Canal Plus brings DStv to Samsung smart TVs in Africa

Canal Plus has extended its partnership with Samsung to bring smart TV services to MultiChoice Group's English and Portuguese-speaking African territories. From June, new Samsung smart TVs sold in these markets will come with the DStv Stream app pre-installed.

MultiChoice launches Novelas+ across English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa
AFRICA 17 JUN

MultiChoice launches Novelas+ across English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa

MultiChoice, a Canal Plus company, announced it will expand its entertainment lineup in July by launching two dedicated Novelas+ channels for English- and Portuguese-speaking African audiences. The company said the channel expansion provides tailored premium drama feeds to specific language markets, leveraging a top-ranked television brand. From 01 July, English- and Portuguese-speaking viewers will each have their own Novelas+ channel, where they can tune for dramas from Latin America, the United States, P

Algeria opens MPT-CERT for telecom sector
ALGERIA 17 JUN

Algeria opens MPT-CERT for telecom sector

Algeria has inaugurated its new Sectoral Centre for Monitoring, Detection, and Response to Cyber Incidents (MPT-CERT) to fortify the cybersecurity framework and improve the digital resilience of its postal and telecommunications infrastructure. Algerian ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki launched the platform with the South Korean ambassador to Algeria to highlight a growing bilateral partnership in cyber defense and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Canal Plus sheds 12% of MultiChoice staff - report
AFRICA 17 JUN

Canal Plus sheds 12% of MultiChoice staff - report

MultiChoice has reduced its South African workforce by roughly 10 percent after about 312 out of 3,400 local employees accepted a voluntary severance package, the Sunday Times reported citing sources. The staff cuts follow the acquisition of the DStv parent company by Canal Plus. The total reduction across Africa reached 655 employees after an additional 343 workers outside South Africa accepted the voluntary severance packages. This combined exit represents approximately 12 percent of MultiChoice's total w

Axian Telecom secures EUR 170 mln from EBRD for African expansion
AFRICA 17 JUN

Axian Telecom secures EUR 170 mln from EBRD for African expansion

Axian Telecom has secured a EUR 170 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize and expand its mobile and fixed digital infrastructure across Africa.  According to EBRD project documents, this financing package includes two tranches: a committed tranche to fund Axian Telecom's mobile and fixed network expansion in Senegal and Kenya, and an uncommitted tranche for future organic and inorganic growth across Africa. 

GSMA says mobile industry contributes USD 240 bln to Africa's economy in 2025
AFRICA 16 JUN

GSMA says mobile industry contributes USD 240 bln to Africa's economy in 2025

Mobile technologies and services contributed USD 240 billion to Africa's economy in 2025, equal to 7.8 percent of total GDP, according to the GSMA's Mobile Economy Africa 2026 report. The sector also sustained 13 million jobs and generated USD 45 billion in public revenue. These figures highlight mobile connectivity as a vital driver of continental economic growth, innovation, and digital transformation, the industry group said.

NuRAN Wireless moves ahead with Nasdaq listing
AFRICA 16 JUN

NuRAN Wireless moves ahead with Nasdaq listing

NuRAN Wireless has filed a Form 40-F registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in connection with its application to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market. NuRAN has also executed a confidential filing with the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) with a prospectus for a potential offering of securities worth up to CAD 100 million.

New World TV brings World Cup coverage to Orange Max it app in Africa
AFRICA 16 JUN

New World TV brings World Cup coverage to Orange Max it app in Africa

Togo-based broadcaster New World TV has partnered with Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) to stream its premium sports content via Orange's Max it app in nine African countries. The agreement covers Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, Madagascar and Guinea.

MTN aims to triple fibre footprint in 4-year expansion drive
AFRICA 16 JUN

MTN aims to triple fibre footprint in 4-year expansion drive

MTN Group plans to triple its African fibre footprint to around 560,000 km by 2030 to support 100 million new data subscribers, MyBroadband.co.za reported. This aggressive rollout was outlined at the recent MTN Group Capital Markets Day by Mazen Mroue, CEO for MTN Group Digital Infrastructure.

MultiChoice Africa expands sports line-up with launch of SportyTV
AFRICA 15 JUN

MultiChoice Africa expands sports line-up with launch of SportyTV

MultiChoice Africa has made SportyTV available in its DStv Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus bundles via both satellite and streaming platforms, MyBroadband reported. SportyTV can be found at channel 236 and airs around the clock, offering diverse sports coverage with a heavy emphasis on football tournaments. It is operated by Sporty Group, a global internet and media entity that also owns the major sports betting platform SportyBet.

Airtel Africa Foundation invests USD 6 mln in 2025
AFRICA 11 JUN

Airtel Africa Foundation invests USD 6 mln in 2025

The Airtel Africa Foundation said it invested USD 6.2 million across its core philanthropic pillars during its first full year of operations. The foundation connected 1,028 schools to the internet through its UNICEF partnership, expanding the total network to 3,296 schools across thirteen countries, benefiting over 2 million pupils and nearly 39,000 teachers. The launch of 64 zero-rated digital platforms provided more than 11 million pupils with access to educational content. The School Adoption Programme c

ALGERIA 11 JUN

Algerian government opens National Centre for Virtual Learning and AI

Algeria has launched its first National Centre for Virtual Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Wearetech reported. It aims to provide digital skills training, expand artificial intelligence adoption, and improve access to modern educational platforms. It was opened by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a platform for developing and testing new training methods. It provides digital infrastructure, distance learning platforms and specialist resources to support the digitisation of a

AFRICA 10 JUN

NTT Data expands Salesforce portfolio in East Africa

NTT Data has announced the expansion of its Salesforce service portfolio in East Africa to offer businesses advanced data management, AI-driven insights, and enhanced client engagement tools to accelerate revenue growth. It follows the 2025 acquisition of EXAH,  South Africa-based Salesforce consulting partner and AI specialist. By integrating EXAH's deep technical expertise, NTT Data delivers localised, high-impact Salesforce products backed by global delivery scale.

AFRICA 10 JUN

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia

Truecaller said the Truecaller Lite application announced last month for entry-level Android smartphones has now become available in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Truecaller said many of the markets undergoing the fastest growth in spam and fraud are those where entry-level Android devices remain the most common way for people to go online. Truecaller Lite uses just 10 MB and is aimed at smartphones with limited storage, memory and processing power,

LIBYA 10 JUN

Libya launches AI strategy to drive transformation

Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026-2030, according to government-backed media platform Hakomitna. Key targets include enabling 80 percent of government organisations to use AI services, automating 50 percent of government transactions, activating national digital identity for 70 percent of the population, training 10,000 employees in advanced technologies, supporting the establishment of 100 AI-focused start-ups and digitising 70 percent of paper-based records.

AFRICA 10 JUN

NuRAN Wireless signs USD 12 mln debt financing mandate, enters Cote d'Ivoire and rolls out 3G in Cameroon

NuRAN Wireless has announced a mandate letter with the AfriGreen Debt Impact Fund for a proposed senior debt financing of up to USD 12 million to accelerate the deployment of mobile and broadband infrastructure in several African nations. It also announced its entry to Cote d'Ivoire and the start of 3G roll-outs in Cameroon.

AFRICA 9 JUN

MTN ties up with Ant International to overhaul MoMo app, starting in Nigeria

MTN Group has partnered with Singapore-based Ant International to accelerate the development of its mobile money (MoMo) fintech system. The platform will introduce a mini-app infrastructure, fraud prevention using artificial intelligence, and interactive consumer-merchant engagement functions. The partnership is expected to launch in Nigeria next quarter.

TUNISIA 9 JUN

Algeria and Tunisia plan new subsea cable to Italy

Algeria and Tunisia are planning a joint submarine cable to Italy to boost their regional data capacity, network resilience and digital economy integration, Radio Algerie reported. The scheme was finalised at the fourth session of the Algeria-Tunisia Joint Technical Commission on Posts and Telecommunications, held in Tunis. The meeting was co-chaired by Algerian ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki and Tunisian counterpart Sofiene Hemiss.

AFRICA 8 JUN

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service

MTN Group has launched MTN One TV, a flexible streaming platform designed to consolidate local "storytelling", live channels, and international programming into a unified viewing service tailored to African consumers. It aims to provide greater choice of ways to watch video, with viewing models that may vary by market and might include free-to-view content, advertising-funded service, pay-as-you-watch access and subscription offerings. Depending on local availability, customers may also be able to pay throu

MOROCCO 8 JUN

Moroccan govt signs MoU with Orange to deploy AI services

The government of Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orange Maroc to strengthen cooperation in the testing and deployment of AI solutions, Wearetech reported. They plan to develop practical AI use cases that align with Morocco's digital transformation priorities, with an emphasis on e-government initiatives to improve public service quality and efficiency, and a focus on e-health, e-education and e-agriculture. The parties have already identified pilot projects for joint development

AFRICA 4 JUN

Dazn partners with Extreme Fighting Championship to stream African Mixed Martial Arts globally

Dazn has signed a multi-year partnership with Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), Africa's mixed martial arts organisation, to broadcast EFC events free of charge worldwide, excluding sub-Saharan Africa and Poland. The partnership launches with EFC 134, which takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa. EFC 134 is headlined by a major women's flyweight championship bout between reigning champion Amanda 'Mad Dog' Lino and challenger Juliet Chukwu of Nigeria. The contest is considered one of the most significa

MOROCCO 4 JUN

Morocco's mobile payment transactions double to nearly 20 mln between 2023 and 2025

Mobile payment transactions in Morocco surged from 9.7 million in 2023 to 19.7 million in 2025, Ecofin reported. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchnie, minister delegate for digital transition and administration reform said the total value of those transactions reached MAD 3.9 billion over the same period. Authorities have introduced initiatives supporting financial technology companies, such as the January 2025 launch of the Morocco Fintech Center by local banks and financial institutions to provide start-ups with i

AFRICA 3 JUN

Canal Plus secures sub-Saharan Africa rights to Rugby World Cup for men in 2027 and women in 2029

The Canal Plus Group has announced an agreement with World Rugby for the rights to broadcast the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2029 live on SuperSport and DStv across Sub-Saharan Africa. DStv and GOtv subscribers can look forward to watching South Africa and Zimbabwe represent Africa at the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup in Australia from 01 October to 13 November 2027. The eleventh edition of the competition expands to 24 teams and introduces a brand-new round of sixteen format.

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