GSMA Launches Pilot for Low-Cost 4G Smartphones Across Six African Countries
The GSMA has announced the launch of pilot projects for low-cost 4G smartphones in six African countries in 2026: Democratic...
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Sun King moves from solar to smartphones with pay-as-you-go device launch in Kenya
Sun King, widely known across Africa for its yellow solar lanterns and pay-as-you-go home power systems, has officially entered the...
Malawi’s Foreign Currency Crunch Delays Malcel Mobile Network Launch
Malawi’s ongoing foreign currency crisis has delayed the planned launch of Malcel, a new mobile network operator, as the company...
SMART Zambia Launches Digital Skills Training-of-Trainers Program
The SMART Zambia Institute has launched a digital skills training-of-trainers program in Ndola on January 12, aimed at creating a...
Airtel Africa Reports $661M Pre-Tax Profit in FY2025, Reversing Previous Year’s Loss
Airtel Africa has posted a strong financial rebound in its full-year 2025 results, reporting a pre-tax profit of $661 million...
MTN Group and Airtel Africa Sign Network Infrastructure-Sharing Agreement in Nigeria and Uganda
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed a network infrastructure-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda. The deal aims to reduce...
Nigeria Targets Smartphone Battery Production to Boost Tech Economy
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed plans to leverage the country’s rich lithium deposits and...