MTN Group appoints former Deloitte regional CEO as new chief risk officer
AFRICA 24 APR

MTN Group appoints former Deloitte regional CEO as new chief risk officer

MTN Group has announced the appointment of Lwazi Bam as group chief risk officer (GCRO) from 01 June. He will MTN's enterprise-wide risk management and compliance functions and join the group executive committee. He succeeds Ferdi Moolman, who became CEO and executive director of MTN South African last November.

Eutelsat and MTN Cote d'Ivoire sign pact to expand satellite connectivity
COTE D'IVOIRE 24 APR

Eutelsat and MTN Cote d'Ivoire sign pact to expand satellite connectivity

Eutelsat and MTN Cote d'Ivoire have signed a multi-year agreement to provide nationwide satellite broadband using Eutelsat Konnect's high-throughput capacity. They aim to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable connectivity to consumers and businesses, alongside community Wi-Fi hotspots in under-served regions. Eutelsat Konnect satellite is positioned at 7 degrees East and will extend high-speed connectivity beyond the reach of fibre and mobile networks. B

Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q1
AFRICA 24 APR

Maroc Telecom revenue rises 5% in Q1

Maroc Telecom said its consolidated revenues increased by 5 percent year-on-year to MAD 9.33 billion for the first quarter ended March, driven by the performance of the Moov Africa subsidiaries and stabilisation in Morocco. An increase in mobile data and in fixed data in Morocco, driven by the expansion of the FTTH customer base, offset the decline in voice and ADSL. First quarter EBITDA surged by 6.1 percent year on year to MAD 4.66 billion, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 50.0 percent, up 0.5 percentage po

Togo plans six regional tecj hubs under Digital Acceleration Project
TOGO 24 APR

Togo plans six regional tecj hubs under Digital Acceleration Project

Togo is launching six regional technology innovation centres as part of its Digital Acceleration Project (PANT), TogoFirst reported. The 'pods' are planned in the prefectures of Tone, Kozah, Tchaoudjo, Ogou, Kloto and Zio. Authorities have launched a call for expressions of interest by 30 April, seeking to recruit a firm to design and oversee the construction.

Nigerian Telecoms Identity Risk Management System launches
NIGERIA 24 APR

Nigerian Telecoms Identity Risk Management System launches

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have launched a joint portal that enables financial institutions to track and flag suspicious phone lines. This will enhance transparency, boost confidence in digital transactions and deepen collaboration between the telecoms and financial services sectors. Executive vice-chairman of NCC Aminu Maida said said the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) portal will provide financial institutions with real-time visibil

Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom agree to strengthen regional connectivity
NAMIBIA 24 APR

Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom agree to strengthen regional connectivity

Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Commercial Terms Agreement (CTA) in Swakopmund, to strengthen regional and international digital connectivity along Southern Africa's west coast. The MoU and CTA enable Angola Telecom to access international capacity via Telecom Namibia's Equiano Subsea Cable landing in Swakopmund, and prepare for collaboration linked to Angola Telecom's SARSSy Subsea Cable System. 

MTN Nigeria to begin compensating subscribers for poor service between November and January
NIGERIA 24 APR

MTN Nigeria to begin compensating subscribers for poor service between November and January

MTN Nigeria said it will compensate subscribers for poor network quality on 24 April, following a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Compensation in the form of airtime credit aims to address service failures in November, December and January, with the process starting from 24 April. The NCC ordered mobile operators to recompense customers in areas where quality-of-service benchmarks were not met during those three months.

Du Tech offers disaster recovery and back-up on As-a-Service model
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 24 APR

Du Tech offers disaster recovery and back-up on As-a-Service model

UAE-based operator Du is offering Du Tech Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) and Backup as a Service (BaaS) to enterprises. The Du Tech portfolio provides resilience services for sectors where uptime is non-negotiable. For the government and public sector, Du Tech's National Hypercloud protects critical data while ensuring round-the-clock availability of essential e-services. For finance and banking, Du Tech provides high-frequency backup capabilities and ultra-low Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs).

Finns trust domestic news above social media, third suspect foreign interference around elections
FINLAND 24 APR

Finns trust domestic news above social media, third suspect foreign interference around elections

Nearly eight out of ten Finns trust Finnish news media, according to a consumer survey commissioned by Traficom and done late in 2025. Most trust international news media, too, but there is significantly less confidence in social media content. A total of 35 percent of consumers believe that foreign agents have tried to affect discussions related to elections on social media in recent years.

Amazon to inject USD 300 million into associate welfare, logistics infrastructure in India
INDIA 24 APR

Amazon to inject USD 300 million into associate welfare, logistics infrastructure in India

Amazon India has announced plans to invest over INR 28 billion (approximately USD 300 million) to boost its associate safety, health, and financial wellbeing measures while strengthening its operations network. This investment is part of the company's broader plan to invest USD 35 billion in India by 2030, focusing on business expansion as well as three strategic pillars, namely AI-based digitization, export growth, and job creation.

Fastweb partners with Luna Rossa on 5G for America's Cup
ITALY 24 APR

Fastweb partners with Luna Rossa on 5G for America's Cup

Fastweb (Fastweb+Vodafone) has reached an agreement to become the official sponsor and Technical Partner of Luna Rossa, Italy's leading sailing team. Under the deal, Fastweb will set up dedicated 5G coverage using network slicing technology in the Gulf of Cagliari, home to the team's headquarters, and in Naples, which will host the 38th edition of the America's Cup in 2027.

3 Denmark ad campaign gets Drum Awards nominations
DENMARK 24 APR

3 Denmark ad campaign gets Drum Awards nominations

Mobile operator 3 Denmark said the advertising campaign recently begun with Danish singer-songwriter Tobias Rahim has been nominated for two prizes at The Drum Awards on 03 June in London. The nominations are in the categories 'Best Use of Media' and 'Best Use of Creative'.

HONG KONG 24 APR

HKBN's half-year revenue grows more than 5%, EBITDA up 4%

Hong Kong operator HKBN posted revenue of HKD 6.02 billion for the six months ended 28 February 2026 (1H2026), which represents an increase of 5.1 percent year-on-year. After excluding handsets and other product sales, core service revenue grew by 8 percent, the company said. EBITDA rose 4.2 percent to HKD 1.25 billion.

SPAIN 24 APR

Spanish e-commerce sales up 19% to EUR 29.3 bln in Q3

The Spanish e-commerce market climbed again to a record EUR 29.3 billion in the third quarter of 2025, up 19.3 percent year on year, according to the latest data from market regulator CNMC. The total number of transactions also rose, by 14.8 percent, to more than 508 million.

SWEDEN 24 APR

Verda plans AI infrastructure hub in northern Sweden, raises USD 117 mln in funding round

Verda, the company previously known as DataCruch, has announced plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence infrastructure hub in the Swedish city of Sundsvall, saying it will be one of the largest such schemes in the Nordic region. Separately, Verda said it has raised USD 117 million to accelerate product development and expand into new markets. The financing round combines equity funding led by Lifeline Ventures with participation from byFounders, Tesi, Varma and other investors, alongside debt financin

EGYPT 24 APR

Orange Egypt modernises Circle K infrastructure

Orange Egypt and has become retailer Circle K's digital transformation partner and will modernise the chain's communications infrastructure, optimise network connectivity at its branches and enhance operational efficiency. It will provide Circle K with an integrated suite of connectivity and digital infrastructure services, including high-speed internet services and secure, resilient inter-branch connectivity. The aim is to ensure business continuity while optimising operational performance.

GHANA 24 APR

Ghana's NCA runs public education campaign in rural parts of Greater Accra

The Ghanaian National Communications Authority (NCA) said it has run a public outreach programme in selected places in the Ada area of the Greater Accra Region in order to bridge the consumer information gap in rural areas and spread knowledge about telecommunications services and consumer protection. It covered Ada Foah, Kasseh, Ada Estuary, Azizanya/Kewunor and Tei-Mensahpanya, reached fisherfolk, traders, market women, drivers, teachers, community leaders and the general public. Topics inlcuded the NCA

MIDDLE EAST 24 APR

Khazna Data Centers' DXB8 gets zero waste certificate, excluding data hall IT waste

Khazna Data Centers has announced that its DXB8 facility in Dubai has been awarded the Zero Waste Certification by SCS Global Services, a third-party sustainability certification body. DXB8 is the first data centre globally to achieve this certification. The certification verifies that the DXB8 facility, excluding IT waste from data halls, has achieved 99.55 percent waste diversion from landfill over a twelve-month audited period.

GLOBAL 24 APR

Iridium ends Q1 with 2.55 million subscribers worldwide

Iridium Communications, global satellite services provider, has reported total revenue of USD 219.1 million for Q1 2026, up 2 percent from the year-earlier quarter. This included service revenue of USD 158 million, and revenue of USD 61 million from equipment sales and engineering/support projects. Service revenue increased by 2 percent from Q1 2025 to account for 72 percent of total revenue in the quarter. 

SWEDEN 24 APR

AstaZero test ground in Sweden hosts 5GAA connected mobility service demonstrations

The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) said live demonstrations of connected automotive services have been held at the AstaZero proving ground near Gothenburg. They covered satellite connectivity for vehicles, safe roads, and cooperative perception. The association said they presented the application of connected mobility technologies in real traffic conditions and across borders, positioning the Nordic region as a reference point for scaling such capabilities across Europe.

UNITED KINGDOM 24 APR

O2 demands urgent UK govt action against music ticket touts

Virgin Media O2 is taking its 'Fight for Fairer Ticketing' campaign to parliament and urging the UK government to ban the resale of live music event tickets for profit. It has set up a billboard in Westminster to remind MPs how much money music fans have lost since the government promised action against ticket touts. O2 research shows that live music fans have lost GBP 60 million to ticket touts since the government made its promise, with the company now calling on the government to urgently follow through

CHILE 24 APR

Chile court rules in favour of Wom in competition lawsuit against Claro

The 24th Civil Court of Santiago has once again found in favour of Chilean operator Wom in an unfair competition lawsuit filed against rival ClaroVTR (America Movil). The latter lodged an inital appeal against a decision issued by the same court in November that accepted Wom's claim of "unfair and irregular practices" designed to erode customer trust.

UNITED KINGDOM 24 APR

Virgin Media O2 issues fraud warning over AI search results

New research from Virgin Media O2 shows that AI tools are directing to fake customer service phone lines, putting millions of Brits at risk of fraud. Despite the risks, around 1 in 10 Brits said they always trust a phone number generated by AI; with 15 percent never taking any action to verify the legitimacy of these numbers. Virgin Media O2 is investing heavily in anti-fraud technology to protect customers, and encouraging them to report suspicious numbers to 7726.

UNITED KINGDOM 24 APR

Netomnia reaches 50,000 serviceable premises in Brierley Hill

UK fibre altnet Netomnia has reached the milestone of more than 50,000 premises serviceable from the Brierley Hill Exchange in Dudley, in the West Midlands. The Brierley Hill roll-out is part of the group's wider national full-fibre network build, with over 3 million serviceable premises reached across the UK to date. The network build from the Brierley Hill Exchange is ongoing as Netomnia continues to expand across Dudley and the West Midlands, with more premises to be enabled in due course.

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