MTN Uganda — the country’s largest company by revenue — and the government have reached a deal on the renewal of the telecoms firms’ operating licence, according to a report. The Daily Monitor said that MTN has agreed to pay $100m, or Shs371.5bn, for a 10-year operating licence. The deal was confirmed by Keith Muhakanizi, […]
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Telkom Kenya sells towers to American Tower Corp to raise investment for 4G
America Tower Corporation will acquire Telkom Kenya’s transmission towers in a deal expected to be concluded in the second half of this year, allowing Telkom to invest in its internet network, the two companies said on Monday. The sale by Telkom Kenya, which is 60 percent owned by London-based Helios Investment Partners and is Kenya’s […]
MTN Uganda slashes data prices to less than $1/GB
The reduction in data is expected to drive further internet connectivity, facilitate business growth and enable communication through internet-based channels. The rate reduction, according to Wim Vanhelleputte the MTN Uganda CEO is an indication that as uptake and internet usage continues to grow, the internet rates will also continue to fall. “What we are currently […]
Kenya: Telco regulator demands more network performance assessments
The regulator will now require operators to submit data on network performance more regularly as well as assess the quality of SMS and Internet services, placing a premium on customer feedback. The communications sector regulator has gazette new guidelines to measure the quality of mobile phone services in what will force operators to be more […]
Africa’s mobile revenue triple that of developed countries
CMA Holdings Investment says Africa’s mobile telephony revenue as a percentage of the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) is three times the norm against developed countries. This comes as a study conducted by CMA Holdings showed Africa’s Internet contribution to the continent’s GDP can leap-frog to 11% from the current 1% for 2015. CMA Holdings […]
Presidents to discuss $5.2bn fine issued by Nigerian Govt to S.African firm MTN.
President Jacob Zuma and his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari, are set to meet in Johannesburg this week to discuss the $5,2bn fine imposed by Nigerian authorities on South African telecommunications group MTN’s subsidiary in the West African nation. Jacob Zuma President Jacob Zuma and his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari, are set to meet in Johannesburg […]
African countries can’t handle more than 3 telecom operators
There is going to be more consolidation in Africa’s mobile network business according to a new report by Moody’s Investors Service (MIS). Dion Bate, the Vice President and senior analyst at MIS’ Corporate Finance Group in South Africa said recently: “Not all countries are able to support a large number of operators, and smaller wireless […]
Kenya: Airtel, Medanta Africare in Pact for Mobile Healthcare
Nairobi — Airtel Kenya has partnered with Medanta Africare, an outpatient health provider to launch the mHealth service that will allow customers access quality health advice from doctors through their mobile phones. The service will enable Airtel subscribers consult doctors from Medanta Africare and access relevant health care advice by calling 1525 at normal calling […]