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Airtel expands retail network to 200,000 service locations in Nigeria
Mercy MokahJul 22, 20263 min read
Technology Coverage
Telecoms
Telecommunications infrastructure, spectrum policy, broadband expansion, and the networks connecting Africa.
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MTN, Telecel Group to bid for Ghana’s 5G licenses
With zero 5G coverage, Ghana has opened its telecom market to competition, paving the way for MTN Ghana and Telecel Group to bid for new licences, a move that could accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
Chinaturum Iheoma3 min
How China-linked hackers used Google Sheets to spy on telecom networks in Africa
This is the unlikely story of how China-backed cyber actor UNC2814 used Google Sheets to carry out a large-scale espionage campaign against telecom networks in Africa, enabling surveillance on who you called, when you called, how long you spoke, and the metadata of your SMS messages.
Azubuike Precious5 min
MTN Completes Separation of Ghana Mobile Money Business into Fintech Unit
MTN Ghana has completed the separation of its mobile money operations into a standalone fintech firm, as the telecom giant seeks to accelerate growth in Africa’s $1.4 trillion mobile payments market.
Chinaturum Iheoma6 min
Why MTN Is Phasing Out Ayoba After Seven Years of Competing With WhatsApp
After launching Ayoba in 2019 as a homegrown rival to WhatsApp, MTN is now replacing the app with a broader digital ecosystem strategy centered on fintech, connectivity, and entertainment services.
Chinaturum Iheoma4 min
Data and Fintech Push MTN Uganda Profit to Ush678.8 Billion in 2025
Rising smartphone adoption and booming fintech services helped MTN Uganda grow profit to Ush678.8 billion in 2025, reflecting the rapid transformation of Africa’s telecom industry beyond traditional voice and SMS revenues.
Chinaturum Iheoma2 min