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AI & Cloud GSMA Sub-Saharan Africa July 16, 2024

GSMA hails Africa AI potential, dissects key barriers

Emerging AI-powered applications could increase Africa’s economic growth by $2.9 trillion by 2030, a new GSMA study found, as the association outlined key challenges facing the continent in boosting adoption.

By Hana Anandira

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Operators Orange Sub-Saharan Africa June 24, 2024

Orange looks to sell stake in Mauritian asset

Orange Group is reportedly exploring a potential sale of its 40 per cent stake in Mauritius Telecom, a move which would mark its exit from the market as it looks to sharpen focus on core assets.

By Hana Anandira

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Middle East and North Africa Operators Orange Sub-Saharan Africa June 20, 2024

Orange makes Africa digital energy push

Orange Group’s solar energy unit opened up its IoT platform to energy producers in Africa, a move designed to make electricity more accessible.

By Hana Anandira

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Operators Sub-Saharan Africa June 13, 2024

Government targets local investors for Ethio Telecom stake

The Ethiopian government halted a process to potentially offload Ethio Telecom’s 45 per cent stake to foreign bidders, as local investors are showing a bigger appetite, Bloomberg reported.

By Hana Anandira

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Operators Reliance Sub-Saharan Africa May 28, 2024

Industry giants form 5G-focused Ghana JV

Reliance Industries-owned Radisys, Tech Mahindra and Nokia partnered with the Ghanaian government and local entities to form a telecoms infrastructure JV designed to introduce affordable 5G services to the country, with plans to expand to other African markets.

By Hana Anandira

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AI & Cloud Microsoft Sub-Saharan Africa May 23, 2024

Microsoft, G42 partner on $1B green data centre in Kenya

Microsoft and United Arab Emirates-based G42 teamed up on a $1 billion investment to build a geothermal data centre in Kenya, part of the tech giant’s plan to expand cloud computing services across East Africa through a new region.

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Operators Sub-Saharan Africa May 20, 2024

Vodacom, Orange explore Africa partnership

Vodacom Group reportedly held talks with Orange about a potential infrastructure-sharing deal in Africa, a partnership aimed at cutting costs for network rollouts and expanding connectivity coverage.

By Hana Anandira

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