North Africa 5G landscape split by 'early adopter' gap

With petrol prices surging across key markets such as Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa, the continent’s slow-burning electric vehicle transition is gaining traction, driven as much by economics as by innovation.

Heavy industries shift from diesel to integrated storage as Europe’s new carbon border tax transforms emissions from a cost into a trade liability.

The telco joined other investors to accelerate ODC’s deployment of an AI-native open-architecture platform unifying communication, sensing, and edge intelligence.

Strategic funding for IPT PowerTech targets off-grid networks in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone to cut diesel reliance and lower operator costs.

The move comes weeks after Canal+ acquired MultiChoice and ended Showmax, signaling a new era for African content distribution.

After seven years and over 35 million users, MTN has pulled the plug on Ayoba, exposing the harsh realities of competing with global messaging giants like WhatsApp and the limits of incentive-driven growth.

At least 30% of the vehicle's funds will be used to support companies that promote gender equality, such as those with female founders, workers, or customers.

The telco fears that rising geopolitical tensions may have a negative impact on its operating environment and ambitions.

Paymentology says innovations like tap-to-pay accelerate financial inclusion by making everyday transactions simpler and safer for everyone.

The telco makes it the first operator in the country to offer satellite speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

Strong growth in MTN Nigeria and Ghana, combined with a resilient South Africa, helped power MTN Group’s exceptional 2025 results, delivering robust free cash flow, improved returns and a 45% jump in shareholder dividends.

Liquid C2 partners with Cybercoach to deploy AI-driven cybersecurity training, addressing critical digital skills gaps across Africa business sectors.