MTN South Africa targets up to ZAR 6 bln in cost savings by 2029
MTN South Africa aims to achieve between ZAR 4 billion and ZAR 6 billion in savings by 2029 through a comprehensive structural reset, TechCentral reported, citing new CEO Ferdi Moolman at the MTN Group Capital Markets Day. This is a fundamental business restructuring rather than a routine cost-cutting exercise. Moolman explained that South Africa lacks the market depth seen in faster-growing regions such as Nigeria, and its main purpose is to secure cash upstreaming and anchor group dividends.
MTN South Africa targets up to ZAR 6 bln in cost savings by 2029
MTN South Africa aims to achieve between ZAR 4 billion and ZAR 6 billion in savings by 2029 through a comprehensive structural reset, TechCentral reported, citing new CEO Ferdi Moolman at the MTN Group Capital Markets Day. This is a fundamental business restructuring rather than a routine cost-cutting exercise. Moolman explained that South Africa lacks the market depth seen in faster-growing regions such as Nigeria, and its main purpose is to secure cash upstreaming and anchor group dividends.
Nokia to launch agentic AI layer in IP operations Network Services Platform
Nokia has announced the upcoming launch of an agentic AI operations layer for the Network Services Platform, its carrier-grade management and automation product geared to complex, multi-vendor IP networks. The introduction of an agentic artificial intelligence framework specifically designed for IP network operations promotes agentic deployments based on real network context, while administering actions within a predefined framework of policy and security constraints. This, Nokia says, ensures AI's reasonin
Nokia to launch agentic AI layer in IP operations Network Services Platform
Nokia has announced the upcoming launch of an agentic AI operations layer for the Network Services Platform, its carrier-grade management and automation product geared to complex, multi-vendor IP networks. The introduction of an agentic artificial intelligence framework specifically designed for IP network operations promotes agentic deployments based on real network context, while administering actions within a predefined framework of policy and security constraints. This, Nokia says, ensures AI's reasonin
Cujo AI unveils app for RDK-powered broadband modems and routers
US-based Cujo AI, provider of network intelligence and cybersecurity tailored to broadband and telecom carriers, has announced its first containerised software environment for internet customer premises equipment (CPE). Cujo AI's software framework is based on RDK-B (RDK Broadband), an open-source embedded operating system based on Linux that is specifically designed for home networking devices.
Cujo AI unveils app for RDK-powered broadband modems and routers
Algerian government opens National Centre for Virtual Learning and AI
Algeria has launched its first National Centre for Virtual Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Wearetech reported. It aims to provide digital skills training, expand artificial intelligence adoption, and improve access to modern educational platforms. It was opened by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research as a platform for developing and testing new training methods. It provides digital infrastructure, distance learning platforms and specialist resources to support the digitisation of a
Algerian government opens National Centre for Virtual Learning and AI
Huawei launches Nova 15 Max in South Africa
Huawei has introduced the Nova 15 Max smartphone in South Africa at prices starting form ZAR 7,999. Customers will also receive a Huawei added-value pack worth up to ZAR 7,596, including unlimited screen damage protection and Huawei FreeBuds SE valued at ZAR 1,499 at selected retailers. Available in black, cyan and gold, the Huawei Nova 15 Max has a slim design and distinctive Star Ring camera layout.
Huawei launches Nova 15 Max in South Africa
Humain, Nvidia bring robotaxi-ready platform to Middle East
Saudi AI company Humain has announced plans to build Level 4-ready robotaxi fleets in the Middle East. The initiative unites leading automakers, manufacturers, autonomous vehicle (AV) software partners, and ride-hailing mobility providers. Humain will apply its AI and mobility ecosystem alongside Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform to develop and deploy Level 4 autonomous transportation in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Humain, Nvidia bring robotaxi-ready platform to Middle East
Apple shares stolen mobile phone data with Met Police in London
London's Metropolitan Police Force has announced an agreement with Apple to protect mobile users and make stolen handsets unusable. This involves sharing of intelligence on stolen phones, helping to create an overview of how they are being moved and whether they are reused. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the partnership was making a big difference, with the value of stolen phones collapsing if they cannot be reactivated.
Apple shares stolen mobile phone data with Met Police in London
Airtel Nigeria launches web tool to avoid data depletion
Airtel Nigeria has launched the Airtel Web Data Calculator, a new tool to help customers estimate and better understand their data consumption. It assesses usage for streaming, social media, browsing and calls. This assists users to select a suitable data plan and manage their spending. The calculator aligns with efforts by operators and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to address data depletion.
Airtel Nigeria launches web tool to avoid data depletion
MTC to end free SMS rewards with top-us as consumers move to online messaging
Namibian operator MTC has announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefits that customers have been receiving when recharging their airtime. This change will take effect on 10 September. This follows reflects MTC's shift towards offering data-driven communication services and bundled services offerings and reflects a permanent change in consumer behaviour, as messaging increasingly migrates to internet-based platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and email from traditional text messaging.
MTC to end free SMS rewards with top-us as consumers move to online messaging
Vodacom provides digital services for Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission
Vodacom Tanzania has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC) to digitise nationwide cooperative societies via M-Kulima, Vodacom's digital agriculture platform. The MoU enables digital onboarding to the M-Kulima ecosystem while expanding access to digital and financial services for farmers and cooperative members across the country. Under the MoU, Vodacom Tanzania has provided 35 laptops to TCDC to support digital operations and strengthen instit
Vodacom provides digital services for Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission
NTT Data and Nutanix partner to boost MEA hybrid cloud and AI
NTT Data and Nutanix have begun a partnership to accelerate hybrid multi-cloud adoption, infrastructure modernisation and AI readiness in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). It combines NTT Data's regional integration expertise with Nutanix's hyperconverged infrastructure. By enabling organisations to deploy and test workloads in secure, private environments, the collaboration removes the primary friction points of AI adoption, namely cost, control and compliance.
