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Vodacom addresses Africa’s digital skills shortage

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November 20, 2024
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African connectivity, digital and financial services company Vodacom Group says it has partnered with a number of technology providers to provide young people on the African continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving d…

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Openserve no longer for sale, says South Africa’s Telkom

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November 20, 2024
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South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider Telkom has suspended plans to sell part of its fibre business, Openserve, according to a statement by CEO Serame Taukobong this week.

Daisy the AI granny tackles fraud with endless nattering

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November 16, 2024
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A new weapon against fraud has been unveiled: an AI granny named Daisy who has been appointed ‘Head of Scammer Relations’. Deployed by Virgin Media O2, Daisy’s primary mission is to engage scammers in long-winded conversations—wasting their time and re…

Chinese hackers breach telcos in espionage campaign

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November 15, 2024
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The FBI has confirmed that Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated multiple telcos in an espionage campaign to steal data on politicians. This revelation follows reports that a Chinese hacking group known as Salt Typhoon may have targeted the phone…

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Orange urges greater network resilience as Africa’s connectivity demand soars

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November 13, 2024
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Orange Middle East & Africa Deputy CEO Brelotte Ba (pictured, left) highlighted the importance of investing in network resilience following the cable cuts experienced in March, especially as Africa’s demand for connectivity surges with the rise of …

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Orange acquires first 4G licence in Central African Republic

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November 11, 2024
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Orange Centrafrique says it has become the first mobile operator in the Central African Republic (CAR) to sign a 4G license with the Ministry of Digital Economy, Posts and Telecommunications, paving the way for 4G to finally be launched in the country.

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U Mobile hits back at critics over 5G network win

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November 11, 2024
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U Mobile defended its qualifications to run the country’s second 5G network on Sunday after enduring a week of criticism from rivals, industry analysts and politicians who expressed bafflement at the government’s decision to give U Mobile the nod.

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U Mobile hits back at critics over 5G network win

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November 11, 2024
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LMT President warns of potential price rises following merger with Tet

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November 8, 2024
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Latvian mobile operator LMT’s President, Juris Binde (pictured, second from right), has stated that price increases will be inevitable if a merger with fixed broadband provider Tet goes ahead—a move that has faced strong opposition from rivals concerne…

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Indosat and Ericsson launch platform to boost Indonesia’s digital transformation

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November 6, 2024
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) and Ericsson have unveiled a full-stack Digital Monetisation Platform (DMP), which the companies claim will drive Indonesia’s digital transformation.