Mastercard announces major deals in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Telecoms and agriculture are in the news yet again. Service provider MTN Nigeria has announced plans to partner the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), in disseminating weather and climate information to farmers and other users across Nigeria.

Angola Cables and Camtel have partnered to expand digital and connectivity services in Cameroon and the West Africa region.

Indonesian mobile operator Telkomsel has signed two separate deals to boost its presence in the local auto market, including IoT and Wi-Fi connectivity for connected cars and a digital ecosystem for electric vehicles (EVs).