Uganda lifts shutdown of the internet
from HASSAN ONYANGO in Kampala, UgandaUganda BureauKAMPALA, (CAJ News) – UGANDA has finally restored public internet services following the conclusion of controversial…
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South Sudan seeks China aid for telecoms sector
from ANYANG GARANG in Juba, South SudanSouth Sudan BureauJUBA, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Sudan is looking to China to develop its telecommunications sector. This builds on the…
Internet shutdown mars Uganda poll preparations
from HASSAN ONYANGO in Kampala, UgandaUganda BureauKAMPALA, (CAJ News) – A temporary shutdown of public internet access and selected mobile services in Uganda raises doubts…
Malawi meets operators to tackle network challenges
from MAVHUTO BANDA in Lilongwe, MalawiMalawi BureauLILONGWE, (CAJ News) – THE government and Airtel Malawi, the country’s largest mobile network operator, are engaging to…
Econet to delist from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare, ZimbabweZimbabwe BureauHARARE, (CAJ News) – ECONET Wireless is to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), where it earlier in December…
Standard, Safaricom in $138 million Ethiopia telco deal
from MARIA MACHARIA in Nairobi, KenyaKenya BureauNAIROBI, (CAJ News) – STANDARD Bank has partnered with Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, to provide…
MTN readies network for festive season demand
by MTHULISI SIBANDAJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – MTN South Africa has enhanced its network in key tourism hotspots ahead of the 2025 festive season. This is to ensure customers…
South Sudan reports over 200-percent growth in subscriptions
from ANYANG GARANG in Juba, South SudanSouth Sudan BureauJUBA, (CAJ News) – ALTHOUGH penetration remains relatively low, South Sudan has reported an increase of over 200 percent…
MTN, Afrika Tikkun empower youth with digital skills
by TINTSWALO BALOYIJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE launch of the Afrika Tikkun Digital Skills Hub in Diepsloot represents a critical investment in preparing young people for…
Zamtel upgrades over 450 towers to 4G, 5G
from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, ZambiaZambia BureauLUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA Telecommunications Company Limited (ZAMTEL) has upgraded more than 450 sites to 4G and 5G…