The challenges of doing business in Africa

“Recently released facts and figures regarding industrial, business and economic growth in Africa paint an optimistic and encouraging outlook. However, to see only a buoyant picture would be exceedingly one-sided. Reality and challenges need to be faced and a balanced...

Airtel offers cross-network money transfer

Bharti Airtel has announced the introduction of a service that will allow customers send and receive between Airtel’s mobile money service and that of Tigo in Tanzania. The service will be available for Airtel Tanzania and Tigo customers, enabling them to experience a...

iWayAfrica launches in Uganda

Pan African telecoms operator, Gondwana International Networks (GIN) has announced that its iWayAfrica business has launched a managed infrastructure and services solution for the SME market in Uganda.The new product offering has been done in conjunction with managed...

Angolan initiative announces scholarship

The Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA) announced the launch of its scholarship programme, called Future Leaders of Angola, aimed at building up the economic empowerment and capacity of a new workforce in the country. This initiative will offer talented young Angolan...

Nigerian MNOs employ new business models

The business models employed by Nigeria’s mobile network operators (MNO) are undergoing a notable period of evolution according to global consulting and advisory services firm International Data Corporation (IDC). Spurred by the pressing need to optimize or even...

Orange Niger, Intelsat expand relationship

Intelsat has announced that Orange Niger, part of the Orange Group, is utilising Intelsat capacity to expand its cellular network to the rural regions of Niger. Under the new, multi-year agreement, Intelsat will provide C-band broadband capacity to Orange Niger on...