The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$160 million loan to Axian Telecom to support the operator’s plans to upgrade its nine subsidiaries in Africa and explore expansion into new markets.
Vodacom South Africa confirmed up to 80 members of staff might be let go in a move to lower costs and continue its strategy to transition from a telecoms to technology company.
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.
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, will require telecoms providers to clearly state any price increases in pounds and pence upfront, giving customers more certainty about their monthly outgoings. The new regulations are set to take effect from 1…