Zamtel Money and Zanaco launch POS service
ZAMBIA 12:49

Zamtel Money and Zanaco launch POS service

Zamtel Money and Zanaco have begun a Point of Sale (POS) terminal payment service, giving Zamtel Money subscribers access to Zanaco's merchant network for secure, instant transactions. Zanaco CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda highlighted the importance of customer-centric financial tools that support both merchants and consumers. Chibesakunda said the new POS terminals will help businesses improve operational efficiency, diversify their payment options and improve service to customers.

Nos upgrades telecom infrastructure for Nos Alive festival
PORTUGAL 12:47

Nos upgrades telecom infrastructure for Nos Alive festival

Portuguese telecom provider Nos announced it is deploying a massive network upgrade for the three-day Nos Alive festival to ensure uninterrupted coverage. The infrastructure includes over 1,000 km of optical fibre and a 10 percent increase in mobile cells, totaling more than 140 4G/5G sites. This features an ultra-high-capacity Lens Antenna, similar to Super Bowl technology, with the power of 12 standard antennas. A dedicated 5G slice will support critical operations like security and live broadcasts, manag

TIM Brasil secures secondary 2.3 GHz spectrum for 299 cities
BRAZIL 12:42

TIM Brasil secures secondary 2.3 GHz spectrum for 299 cities

Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has granted TIM Brasil authorisation to utilise a 40 MHz block in the 2.3 GHz frequency band across 299 municipalities in the Northeast region. According to the official decree published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOU), the license runs until 18 June 2031.

MTN Zambia introduces Salary Advance service for public sector employees
ZAMBIA 12:39

MTN Zambia introduces Salary Advance service for public sector employees

MTN Mobile Money Zambia has announced the launch of Salary Advance on the Kongola Marketplace. The service enables eligible, formal employees in the public sector with instant access to structured, salary-based financing in their MoMo wallets upon approval. Customers can complete the application quickly and digitally. Repayments are structured and automatically deducted directly from the customer's salary. 

Plus acts as technological partner for Zywiec Meskie Granie concerts
POLAND 12:38

Plus acts as technological partner for Zywiec Meskie Granie concerts

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, will act as a technological partner of the concert tour Zywiec Meskie Granie this year. The operator said it will provide the festival with data services over its fibre-optic infrastructure, as well as deploy additional mobile antennas and Wi-Fi networks at concert sites.

Salimo Abdula reappointed chairman of Vodacom Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE 12:37

Salimo Abdula reappointed chairman of Vodacom Mozambique

Salimo Abdula has returned to the helm of Vodacom Mozambique, unanimously elected by shareholders to serve a three-year term as chairman of the board of directors. He succeeds outgoing chairman Lucas Chachine. Abdula is a founding shareholder of Vodacom Mozambique through the Intelec Holdings Group and previously held the position of chairman. He also served as chairman of Vodafone M-Pesa for the last three years.

MTS Belarus expands LTE network
BELARUS 12:32

MTS Belarus expands LTE network

MTS Belarus said that it has raised the coverage and capacity of its LTE network in 19 municipalities across the country and 80 base stations were deployed or upgraded. The network was modernised in Minsk, Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Mogilyov, Novopolotsk, as well as in other sites. The operator uses the 800, 1,800 and 2,600 MHz bands on the base stations.

Raxio Group reaches USD 380 mln is committed capital as Meridiam and Roha boost stakes
AFRICA 12:32

Raxio Group reaches USD 380 mln is committed capital as Meridiam and Roha boost stakes

Raxio Group has surpassed USD 380 million in committed capital as shareholders Meridiam and Roha increased their backing for the company's next growth phase following a sixfold surge in contracted capacity this year. The extra equity from Roha and Meridiam expands Raxio's capital base from USD 350 million. This builds on a USD 100 million financing package in 2025 from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) alongside debt funding from Proparco and the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF).

KPN to add AI receptionist tools to business mobile plans
NETHERLANDS 12:29

KPN to add AI receptionist tools to business mobile plans

KPN announced plans to introduce a Mobile AI plan, adding tools to help businesses manage customer calls. The AI can summarise calls, converts voice messages to text and help prioritise call-backs. The Dutch operator said the service should help businesses stay available without having to give up time for their core work. 

Omani TRA launches 'Turs' platform to tackle cyber threats
OMAN 12:24

Omani TRA launches 'Turs' platform to tackle cyber threats

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched 'Turs' ('Shield'), a national digital platform designed to strengthen Oman's cybersecurity framework and enhance preparedness against emerging digital threats, Muscat Daily reported. Turs enables authorities to manage, monitor and track reports of cyber fraud and digital risks. The platform leverages advanced technologies to analyze threat data, identify fraud patterns, monitor suspicious online activities and facilitate rapid decision-making th

Airtel Africa aims to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027
AFRICA 12:21

Airtel Africa aims to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027

Airtel Africa CEO Sunil Taldar has announced a commitment to connecting 5,000 schools in its African markets to the internet by 2027. The initiative is being done through its philanthropic arm, the Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF. The USD 57 million partnership began in 2021 and has already connected 3,296 schools, benefiting over 2 million pupils and approximately 40,000 teachers. It has zero-rated 64 digital learning platforms, allowing more than 11 million users to access educational

CSL acquires IoTM Solutions to set up global IoT and eSIM platform
GLOBAL 12:18

CSL acquires IoTM Solutions to set up global IoT and eSIM platform

CSL Group has announced the acquisition of IoTM Solutions to expand its capabilities in global IoT connectivity management and create a unified platform aimed at supporting large-scale, multi-carrier IoT deployments. Under the deal, CSL's managed connectivity and rSIM resilience technology will be combined with IoTM's cloud-native platform, which integrates carrier systems, connectivity management platforms and eSIM workflows into a single interface.

GERMANY 12:15

Strategic Fiber Networks buys Northern Fiber Holding to expand network platform in Germany

German fibre-optic network provider Strategic Fiber Networks (SFN), which is indirectly owned by infrastructure funds managed or advised by iCON Infrastructure, said it has acquired Northern Fiber Holding (NFH). The acquisition expands SFN's regional footprint and creates an independent fibre-optic platform with a network covering more than 300,000 households. NFH is a broadband network operator serving rural and semi-urban regions in Northern Germany.

NETHERLANDS 12:14

Videoland hires SimpelZodiak MD as new content director

Justine Huffmeijer is joining the Dutch online video platform Videoland from 15 October as content director. She will help the company develop further its offering, reporting to Peter Lubbers, the head of content at parent company RTL Netherlands since May. 

GERMANY 12:07

Vodafone launches Number Verify 2.0 API

Vodafone has commenced the roll-out of its upgraded phone number-driven user verification system in three European markets. The next-generation authentication API will initially be offered to enterprise clients in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. 

MOROCCO 11:58

Moroccan government signs AI development partnership with Alten

The Moroccan government has reached an agreement with Alten Morocco to develop a national ecosystem focusing on artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 technologies, Ecofin reported. The ministries of industry, higher education and digital transition aim to strengthen national skills, foster industrial innovation and enhance the country's appeal for global technology investment. The partnership has four main pillars, beginning with the development of applied AI research in predictive maintenance, digital s

KENYA 11:51

Starlink suspends new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties

SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink, has suspended new residential registrations in seven Kenyan counties after local demand surpassed network capacity. Prospective customers attempting to order the service in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Murang'a, Nakuru and Uasin Gishu are now greeted by a notice on Starlink's website stating that the area is "currently at capacity". Even so, they can still place a deposit to secure a spot on a waiting list.

EUROPE 11:35

EU-backed R&D project targets 6G-powered smart factories

A European research project aimed at bringing next-generation 6G technologies into industrial manufacturing environments has been launched under the lead of Spain's Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and involving Madrid-based Imdea Networks. The EUR 7.76 million initiative, known as PRIME-6G (Pilot for Resilient Industrial Manufacturing Environments with 6G Technologies), is funded by the EU under the Horizon Europe programme through the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 11:35

Liquid Intelligent Technologies appoints CEO for DRC

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the appointment of Bernard Beya as CEO of its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) effective 01 April. He has over 20 years of leadership experience in telecoms and expertise in the DRC market. He joined Liquid in September 2022 as chief financial officer and took on the role of acting CEO in November 2025.

ZAMBIA 11:29

MTN Mobile Money Zambia partners with Terrapay's Xend for East African cross-border payments

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) Zambia and TerraPay's platform Xend have launched cross-border payments to merchants in Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania from MoMo wallets. At the same time, customers from these East African countries can now pay merchants in Zambia using their own mobile money wallets, strengthening regional trade and digital commerce. Remittance and interoperability manager for MTN Mobile Money Zambia, Remmingtone Milambo, said the innovation reflects MTN MoMo's commitment to building a connected and b

GLOBAL 11:17

ZTE to launch 800-volt HVDC unit

ZTE has announced plans to begin commercial deployments of an 800-volt high-voltage direct current (HVDC) data centre module before the end of this year. The product caters to AI training clusters and high-performance computing (HPC) racks with increased power requirements, typically reaching at least 50 kW-100 kW per rack in advanced AI servers powered by modern GPUs. The power bank facilitates AC-to-DC conversions at enhanced density and efficiency, with intelligent management features and critical safety

NORWAY 11:09

Norway-England World Cup game boosts Telia mobile traffic, TV 2 puts audience at nearly 2 mln

Telia Norway said the quarter final match in the FIFA World Cup men's football tournament between the national and England teams on 11 July caused a 26 percent rise in mobile data traffic and a 70 percent surge in SMS traffic compared with the same day a week earlier. Broadcaster TV 2 said almost 2 million viewers watched at least some of the game and more than 1.63 million saw the entire match. Statistics Norway calculates the current Norwegian population at 5.63 million.

GLOBAL 10:47

ITU advisory body adopts final report on subsea cable resilience

The ITU's International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience has published the final edition of its guidance report. The report aims to mature recommendations in three key domains proposed by the advisory body earlier this year: timely deployment and repair; risk identification, monitoring and mitigation; and fostering connectivity and geographical diversity.  A working group for each domain was established to inform the ITU's advisory pipeline.   

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:45

Russia blocks access to banned websites using foreign SIMs

People with foreign SIMs in Russia have become unable to connect to websites restricted in Russia, reports Izvestia. Online services that have voluntarily restricted their operation in Russia, such as a number of foreign AI platforms, remain accessible. Experts estimate that around half a million people in Russia use SIM cards from another country. The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media clarified that this approach is aimed at ensuring security in the digital space.

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