Canal Plus plans to slash investments in Showmax
AFRICA 09:24

Canal Plus plans to slash investments in Showmax

Canal Plus CEO Maxime Saada says MultiChoice's Showmax streaming platform was not a commercial success and that the company will cut further investments into the service, MyBroadband reported. During the company's presentation on cost-cutting targets following its acquisition of MultiChoice, Saada said Canal+ will reduce investments in marketing, content and technology, which have been included in the synergies. He said that its strategy concerns growth so when making these decisions, Canal Plus will be ver

Airtel Africa improves margins as revenues grow 33% in Q3
AFRICA 08:58

Airtel Africa improves margins as revenues grow 33% in Q3

Airtel Africa said its revenues increased by 24.6 percent year-on-year in constant currency to USD 4.67 billion in the nine months ended December 2025. For the third quarter, the company achieved 24.7 percent organic growth in revenues, and a 32.9 percent increase in reported currency. EBITDA grew by 35.9 percent in reported currency to USD 2.28 billion in the nine months, with the EBITDA margin expanding further to 48.9 percent from 46.2 percent in the prior period. 

Canal Plus eyes over EUR 400 mln in synergies from MultiChoice takeover
AFRICA 29 JAN

Canal Plus eyes over EUR 400 mln in synergies from MultiChoice takeover

Canal Plus said it expects to deliver over EUR 400 million in annual cost synergies and over EUR 300 million in additional free cash flow from 2030 thanks to its recent acquisition of African pay-TV provider MultiChoice Group. The group said it will leverage the increased scale and footprint to optimise its estimated EUR 8 billion cost base in 2025 at global level. Multiple cost synergy opportunities have been identified and quantified in the areas of content, technology and other costs.

ZTE powers Ooredoo Algeria's 5G digital summit
ALGERIA 28 JAN

ZTE powers Ooredoo Algeria's 5G digital summit

ZTE says it participated in the 5G vertical industry summit held by Ooredoo Algeria (OA) in Algiers. At the event, Ooredoo Algeria demonstrated the power of 5G through live speed tests and interactive zones showcased real-world 5G applications, such as a robot dog that interacted with the audience. ZTE provided technical support and assurance for the event, after earlier providing radio equipment for the 5G network.

Cassava Technologies works with Axon Networks on Operator-as-a-Service platform in Africa
AFRICA 28 JAN

Cassava Technologies works with Axon Networks on Operator-as-a-Service platform in Africa

Cassava Technologies and Axon Networks announced a strategic partnership to co-develop, deploy and manage an Operator-as-a-Service (OaaS) platform in Africa. Customers and service providers will leverage Axon's multi-tenant, digital twin-enabled platform across Cassava's fibre backbone on the continent to plan and deploy their services.

IXAfrica Data Centres hosts Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in Nairobi
AFRICA 27 JAN

IXAfrica Data Centres hosts Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in Nairobi

iXAfrica Data Centre Limited (iXAfrica) said it will become the host partner for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) region in Nairobi, Kenya. The new public cloud region will help meet demand for OCI services in Kenya. OCI's selection of iXAfrica as its colocation partner reflects its position as Kenya's most execution-ready hyperscale data centre facility, the company said. Purpose-built to global cloud standards, iXAfrica combines carrier neutrality, high-density AI capability, resilient power architec

Libya sees need for USD 5 bln in investments to modernise telecom infrastructure
LIBYA 27 JAN

Libya sees need for USD 5 bln in investments to modernise telecom infrastructure

Libya's General Telecommunications Authority said the country has ambitious plans to develop infrastructure and establish large data centres to keep pace with the requirements of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, CNBC Arabia reported. Chairman of the General Telecommunications Authority, Abdulbasit Al-Baou said that preliminary studies indicate Libya needs investments estimated at around USD 5 billion to modernise its telecommunications infrastructure and build major data centres. He added

Libya's LPTIC signs MoU with KBR to enhance telecom infrastructure
LIBYA 27 JAN

Libya's LPTIC signs MoU with KBR to enhance telecom infrastructure

The Libya Telecom and Technology Company (LPTIC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US company Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR), which deals in engineering consultancy, technological solutions, and infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the country's digital infrastructure, The Observer reported. The MoU spells out areas for cooperation, partnership, and joint investment between the two parties, supporting efforts to develop and improve Libyan infrastructure and enhance 5G networks.

Tunisia's regulator updates rules on commercial prepaid and postpaid offers
TUNISIA 27 JAN

Tunisia's regulator updates rules on commercial prepaid and postpaid offers

Tunisia's telecom authority INT has published a decision modifying the regulatory framework governing how mobile operators can commercialise their prepaid and postpaid offers. A separate decision has also been issued updating the rules applicable to CVM (customer value management) initiatives. These changes were implemented following a consultation process with industry stakeholders. Under the first decision, the INT sets minimum levels for ARPM (average revenue per minute) and ARPG (average revenue per GB)

Algeria launches online portal for telecom complaints
ALGERIA 26 JAN

Algeria launches online portal for telecom complaints

Algeria's ICT ministry has launched a new digital platform, Insat, to receive public complaints, inquiries, and suggestions related to postal and telecommunications services. Designed to improve responsiveness, the system enables faster processing and clearer communication between users and service providers.

MTN Group appoints executive for IT core design and delivery
AFRICA 23 JAN

MTN Group appoints executive for IT core design and delivery

MTN Group has announced the appointment of Shoyinka Shodunke as executive for IT core design and delivery with effect from 01 March. Shodunke has more than 29 years of experience in Africa's telecommunications sector, including as director of technology at Vodafone Ghana, CTIO at MTN Cameroon, CIO at MTN Zambia and general manager for architecture for the MTN Shared Services Hub in Southeast Africa. He currently serves as CIO for both MTN Nigeria and MTN South Africa, where he has led major schemes benefiti

East African Community seeks comments on Vodafone's bid for 15% Safaricom stake by 16 February
AFRICA 23 JAN

East African Community seeks comments on Vodafone's bid for 15% Safaricom stake by 16 February

The East African Community (EAC) has initiated a formal review of the proposal for the Kenyan government to sell part of its stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya. In a notice issued by the EAC Competition Authority on 22 January, the regional body stated that it had received official notification of the transaction and would now initiate an inquiry under the applicable regional competition laws and regulations. The Authority has invited the public and affected parties to take part in the process by submitti

LIBYA 23 JAN

Libya's Almadar set to launch 5G services

Libya's second largest state-owned mobile telecoms company, Almadar Aljadid, said it has reached the final stages of technical preparations to launch 5G services, making it the first Libyan national operator to do so, The Herald reported. The company said this is part of its efforts to develop the sector and provide the latest digital products and services. Almadar said this strategic step  will ensure that Libyan citizens have faster connectivity and will solidify Libya's position on the global map of mode

AFRICA 19 JAN

Canal Plus appoints Loubassou as sustainability director for Africa

Canal Plus announced the appointment of Grace Loubassou as sustainability director for Africa, reporting to Laure Gauthier, lead of sustainability. In her new role, she will oversee Canal Plus' CSR initiatives across the continent, including the broadcaster's University Orphee  and 1 Month 1 Cause, and will also be responsible for aligning MultiChoice's CSR actions with the group's overall CSR strategy.

TUNISIA 19 JAN

Tunisie Telecom receives EUR 190 mln EBRD loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to provide Tunisie Telecom with a loan of approximately EUR 190 million in four tranches, including a first committed tranche of EUR 50 million. It will finance upgrades to Tunisie Telecom's mobile access network from 4G to 5G, the expansion of its fibre network to connect up to 200,000 households to FTTH, the modernisation of its backbone and core network, and investments in energy efficiency and power production. It will also finance T

ALGERIA 19 JAN

Algeria launches Alsat-3A satellite

Algeria has successfully launched its sixth satellite, Alsat-3A, into orbit from the Jiuquan space centre in China, Ecofin reported. Alsat-3 was developed by the Algerian Space Agency (ASAL) in partnership with the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. It will deliver high-resolution images with a 17.5 km observation swath and a revisit time of three days to enhance national mapping, digital elevation models, land planning, natural resource management and major risk prevention.

MOROCCO 16 JAN

Moroccan govt agrees renewal of satellite services licences

Morocco's government has given the green light to the renewal of four VSAT licences held by Maroc Telecom, Wana Corporate (which trades as Inwi), Green Development and Planning Company, and Gulfsat Maghreb. A government spokesperson confirmed to the Maghreb Arabe Presse agency that these decisions were approved by decree alongside five renewals for 3RP (shared resource radio network) and GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication System) licences.

AFRICA 15 JAN

Hayo enhances National Mobile Registry platform to curb SIM swaps

Hayo has enhanced its National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform to help governments and mobile operators combat the rise in SIM swap fraud and mobile theft. The new platform modules provide authorities with more control over mobile identities and device activity, enabling the detection and prevention of attacks that threaten citizens, national revenues and digital trust. The updated NMR includes advanced detection capabilities that identify abnormal SIM or port-out activity within milliseconds, enabling autho

AFRICA 15 JAN

Axian Telecom reaches 1 mln homes with fibre in 2025

Axian Telecom has announced that it reached over 1 million homes with fibre coverage as it expanded in Africa after significant organic growth in 2025 and the acquisition of Wananchi Group. Axian said this is a "proud" achievement that brings the company closer to its promise of digital inclusion for everyone. Providing internet access to more homes empowers communities and creates opportunities for education, entrepreneurship and connectivity, it said. Axian aims to continue its growth using both organic e

AFRICA 14 JAN

M-Pesa partners with ADI Foundation to bring blockchain infrastructure to Africa

The ADI Foundation has partnered with M-Pesa Africa to roll out blockchain infrastructure in African markets. Under the deal, ADI Chain will be deployed across Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Egypt, Lesotho and Mozambique, where the M-Pesa mobile money is available. The move will enable faster cross-border payments with stablecoin transactions, helping to manage currency volatility and provide access to new digital financial services.

TUNISIA 12 JAN

Ooredoo appoints deputy group CFO Assaf to lead Tunisian subsidiary

Eyas Naif Assaf has stepped down from his responsabilities as deputy CFO at Ooredoo group to become CEO of Ooredoo Tunisia. His career has primarily focused on financial roles within the Ooredoo group, including CFO positions at Ooredoo Algeria and Indosat Ooredoo. On 10 January, he officially assumed leadership of the Tunisian subsidiary succeeding Mansoor Rashid Al‑Khater, who served as CEO for six years following his appointment in November 2019.

ALGERIA 12 JAN

Tunisian and Algerian public broadcasters partner on DAB+ cooperation

Tunisia's state-owned Radio Tunisienne and Algeria's public radio broadcaster Radio Algerienne have signed a twinning and cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration, with a focus on digital radio technologies such as DAB+, RedTech reported. The partnership is designed to support the transition from analogue to digital audio broadcasting, with DAB+ identified as a priority area for shared technical expertise. The broadcasters say cooperation will also extend to internet streaming platforms, mobile app

AFRICA 6 JAN

African MVNE selects Totogi charging platform

Totogi announced that an Africa-based MVNE operating 30 mobile brands with nearly one million subscribers has selected Totogi Charging-as-a-Service to run its entire multi-brand portfolio on a single cloud-native charging platform. The unnamed operator manages prepaid, eSim, broadband, and value-added mobile services supporting multiple consumer and enterprise brands from a unified MVNE infrastructure. The company selected Totogi's pay-as-you-grow, price-per-transaction model to achieve cost control, elasti

AFRICA 6 JAN

Westcon-Comstor strengthens sales partnership with Nokia in MEA

Westcon-Comstor announced an enhanced collaboration with Nokia aimed at accelerating growth and delivering greater value to channel partners across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. They plan to introduce new measures to capitalise on market opportunities and drive channel success. Under the expanded partnership, Westcon and Nokia will collaborate closely on joint market engagement, shifting from fulfilment to a dedicated focus on proactively driving growth. Westcon will onboard direct touch sales re

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