Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- News
Safaricom FY25 Results Explained: M-PESA Growth Solid, Ethiopia Losses Deepen Despite Expansion
Safaricom’s FY25 revenue hit KES 388.7B, driven by M-PESA growth in Kenya, while Ethiopia posted heavy losses.
- News
Hayo Secures Key Licences from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Eyes Major Role in Kenya’s Digital Growth
Hayo obtains Communication Authority of Kenya licences to offer digital services in Kenya, aiming to accelerate growth in the country’s…
- News
Faiba Home Internet Plans Now Start at 90Mbps for KES 5,000 — Up to 1Gbps With Free Mobile Data
Faiba launches Home Plus plans in Kenya with speeds up to 1Gbps, free mobile data, and no price increase.
- International
Hayo Joins GLF Community to Strengthen Global Digital Infrastructure and Foster Sustainable Connectivity
Hayo joins the GLF Community to support digital infrastructure growth and bridge the digital divide across Africa and beyond.
- Opinion
Why Doesn’t My iPhone Support RCS in Kenya?
Apple’s RCS support remains unavailable in Kenya due to carrier delays, reflecting broader digital exclusion across African Apple users.
- News
Airtel Africa Launches AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat SMS Fraud
Airtel Africa launches AI-powered Spam Alert Service to protect users from SMS fraud, providing real-time warnings and enhanced mobile security.
- News
Telkom Kenya Secures KES 568M Partnership to Advance Open RAN and AI-Driven 4G/5G Networks
Telkom Kenya partners with Rakuten Symphony and Airspan Networks in a KSh 568M Open RAN project to advance 4G/5G, AI,…
- International
Ericsson and Econet Expand Partnership with Core Network Upgrade at MWC 2025
Ericsson and Econet partner to deploy 5G Standalone in Zimbabwe, expanding core network capacity and enabling API-driven service innovation.
- Interesting Reads
Pesalink 2024 Data Shows Kenyans Value Speed Over Rewards in Instant Payments
Pesalink’s 2024 Usage & Attitude Survey reveals that speed and convenience drive Kenyans’ payment preferences. Mobile banking apps are closing…
- News
MTN MoMo Uganda Partners with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, enabling secure online payments for Ugandans directly from their mobile…
- International
Motorola Solutions Acquires RapidDeploy, Marking One of South Africa’s Largest Tech Exits
Motorola Solutions acquires RapidDeploy, a South African-founded NG911 provider, marking a major tech exit while retaining Cape Town-based talent.
- International
Talk360 Signs Exclusive Deal with Hayo to Enhance International Calling for the African Diaspora
Talk360 partners exclusively with Hayo to provide affordable, high-quality international calling for millions across the African diaspora.
- News
Kenya’s New Mobile Phone Tax Compliance Rules Raise Privacy and Cost Concerns
Kenya's new IMEI registration rules raise privacy, cost, and practicality concerns, impacting consumers, businesses, and tourists; implementation challenges remain.
- News
Privacy and Tax Concerns Arise as Kenya Mandates IMEI Registration for All Phones in 2025
The Communications Authority of Kenya mandates tax compliance for mobile devices through IMEI registration, effective January 1, 2025.
- Announcements
Ben Roberts Bids Farewell to Liquid Intelligent Technologies After 22 Years
Ben Roberts departs Liquid Intelligent Technologies after 22 years, leaving a legacy of innovation, leadership, and transformative impact on Africa's…
