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Reasons The NCC Ordered 10% Reversal of Telcos Tariff Hike

Reasons The NCC Ordered 10% Reversal of Telcos Tariff Hike

Following the complaints of subscribers, the Nigerian Communications Communications (NCC) in a statement rejected the 10% tariff hike in the prices of voice calls and data services of telecom operators in the country. Although, the move by these operators was in line with the mandate of the commission as provided

MTN's MoMo to pay customers UGX 5.7 billion

MTN's MoMo to pay customers UGX 5.7 billion

Mobile Telecommunication Company MTN’s subsidiary, MoMo Uganda, a mobile money platform has scheduled to pay its Ugandan customers UGX 5.7 million ($1,496.95) for the second quarter (April to June) of 2022. Following the enactment of the National Payment Systems (NPS) Act, 2020, MTN Uganda’s telco

South African startup Trabel Launches its “NoPBX” Technology in Namibia

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South African startup Trabel Launches its “NoPBX” Technology in Namibia

A partnership with TelePassport Communications has allowed South African company Trabel to offer its NoPBX PBX-over-GSM service in Namibia. Utilizing only their current cellphones, any business can set up their switchboard, select their own phone numbers, and be operational in minutes using Trabel’s NoPBX platform. According to Trabel, the

Airtel Kenya Separate From Mobile Money Product, Airtel Money

Airtel Kenya Separate From Mobile Money Product, Airtel Money

Airtel Kenya has made it clear that it will be separating its mobile money product, Airtel Money, and the company itself, Airtel Kenya. The telecommunications company made this known through an announcement, as it now places Airtel Money under its subsidiary, Airtel Money Kenya Limited. According to the company’s

MTN Partners MIA Telecoms to Offer Tech Entrepreneurs New Revenue Streams

MTN Partners MIA Telecoms to Offer Tech Entrepreneurs New Revenue Streams

MIA Telecoms has been chosen by MTN Business to serve as its aggregator for the administration of new partners and resellers. Through this tactical alliance, MTN Business will expand its reach and give its new partners a better overall relationship experience. With MTN’s market-leading mobile and connectivity solutions, emerging

COSATU Push Back Against MTN’s Planned Takeover of Telkom

COSATU Push Back Against MTN’s Planned Takeover of Telkom

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has stated that it opposes MTN’s proposed acquisition of Telkom, citing earlier, more significant mergers that resulted in job losses. The largest trade union in the nation, COSATU, claimed that the merging of big businesses had resulted in thousands of job

Internet Tariff Hike in Zimbabwe as Government Announces Planned Two Times Voice, SMS and Data Prices Increment in 2022

Internet Tariff Hike in Zimbabwe as Government Announces Planned Two Times Voice, SMS and Data Prices Increment in 2022

The internet tariff hike in Zimbabwe will go from bad to worse by September. In a circular on price modifications, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) outlined what we might anticipate later this year. The most recent changes to POTRAZ’s tariffs were implemented in September 2021.

Airtel Kenya Gets New CEO

Airtel Kenya Gets New CEO

One of Kenya’s leading telecommunication firms, Airtel Kenya, has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ashish Malhotra. According to sources, Malhotra succeeds Parsanta Das Sarma, who recently left the company. Parsanta has held the position of CEO for the past five years. He has played