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Connecting Africa is the premier online community dedicated to tackling the immense scope of the African digital landscape. In association with the Africa Tech Festival series of events we connect the telecoms, media & ICT eco-systems in developing growth markets.

12/09/2025

NEWS: MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita is not surprised that MTN Ghana's competitors AT Ghana and Telecel could be merging, reflecting that is needed in Africa's market.

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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita is not surprised that MTN Ghana's competitors AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana are planning a merger, saying consolidation is needed.

12/09/2025

NEWS: South Africa's e-commerce sector is set to surpass $7.5 billion in 2025 and capture nearly 10% of the country's total retail market, according to a new report from World Wide Worx.

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South Africa's e-commerce sector is set to surpass $7.5 billion in 2025 and capture nearly 10% of the country's total retail market.

11/09/2025

NEWS: Nxtra by Airtel has officially commenced the construction of a 44-megawatt hyperscale data center in Tatu City, an economic zone on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Nxtra by Airtel has officially commenced the construction of a 44MW hyperscale data center in Nairobi, Kenya.

11/09/2025

NEWS: Burundi is experiencing challenges when it comes to Internet and mobile network access, which is impacting citizens' ability to access information and adding to social and economic woes. Special Correspondent Desire Nimubona investigates the issues facing connectivity in the East African nation.

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Burundi is experiencing challenges when it comes to Internet and mobile network access which is adding to social and economic woes for citizens.

10/09/2025

NEWS: Ghanaian and Togolese telecom regulators are hosting a three-day coordination meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border telecommunications cooperation.

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Ghanaian and Togolese telecom regulators are hosting a three-day coordination meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border telecommunications cooperation.

09/09/2025

NEWS: South Africa's State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has unveiled a proof of concept for what it calls the Citizen Super App, which aims to digitize access to government services.

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South Africa's State IT Agency (SITA) has unveiled a proof of concept for the 'Citizen Super App,' which aims to digitize access to government services.

09/09/2025

NEWS: South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande and Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi both highlighted the importance of data sovereignty during the 2025 GovTech conference held in Durban, South Africa this week.

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Two of South Africa's ministers highlighted the importance of data sovereignty during the 2025 GovTech conference held in Durban, South Africa this week.

09/09/2025

NEWS: SunTrust Bank CISO Dr. Daniel Adaramola told attendees at Seamless Africa 2025 that AI and open banking are revolutionizing financial inclusion across the continent.

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SunTrust Bank CISO Dr. Daniel Adaramola believes AI and open banking are revolutionizing financial inclusion across the continent.

05/09/2025

NEWS: Telecoms operator Orange's mobile money unit, Orange Money Group has appointed Thierry Millet as its new CEO, succeeding Aminata Kane this month.

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Orange Money Group has appointed Thierry Millet as its new CEO, taking over from Aminata Kane.

05/09/2025

NEWS: Paratus Group has launched the first mobile network in that is owned by a private company, offering both LTE and 5G capabilities.

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Paratus Group has launched the first mobile network in Namibia that is owned by a private company, offering both LTE and 5G capabilities.

05/09/2025

NEWS: Ghana's government has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly known as Airtel Tigo) with Telecel Ghana.

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Ghana's government has announced plans to merge AT Ghana (formerly known as Airtel Tigo) with Telecel Ghana.

04/09/2025

NEWS: The Senegalese Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) has strengthened its collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through a meeting focused on advancing regulatory frameworks.

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Senegal's telecommunications regulator has strengthened its collaboration with the ITU through a meeting focused on advancing regulatory frameworks.

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