Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia
16 April 2026
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology company of African heritage, has appointed Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective 1 April 2026.
With over two decades of experience across the telecommunications, financial services, and media sectors, Nakazwe Kooma’s appointment underscores Liquid’s strategic growth and dedication to expanding its leadership in digital infrastructure in Zambia and beyond. This move reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and regional development.
Find out more ECOWAS ministers meet in Freetown to shape the future of West Africa’s digital economy
16 April 2026
Ministers in charge of Telecommunications, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Digitalisation from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met recently in Freetown for their 20th Ministerial session. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, bringing together participants both physically in Freetown and virtually via online platform, and focused on advancing the region’s digital transformation and deepening regional integration.
The meeting marked the culmination of several days of technical deliberations by experts, whose work helped shape the key issues presented to Ministers. It also reflected a growing recognition across West Africa that digitalisation is central to economic growth, innovation, and inclusion.
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MTN South Africa to invest $1.3 billion in network expansion
09 April 2026
MTN South Africa will invest 22 billion rand (about $1.3 billion) in its telecommunications network over the next three years, focusing on infrastructure and IT systems to expand broadband access.
Chief executive Ferdi Moolman announced the plan at the South Africa Investment Conference on 31 March. The investment builds on the company’s capital spending of 6.8 billion rand in 2025.
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Ethio Telecom expands 4G LTE coverage to 21 additional cities in Ethiopia
01 April 2026
Ethio Telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile network to 21 additional cities across Ethiopia, extending high-speed mobile broadband access to a wider range of urban centres.
The rollout introduces enhanced mobile data capabilities in a mix of regional and developing cities, reflecting continued efforts to broaden network coverage beyond the country’s primary metropolitan areas. The expansion strengthens access to faster mobile internet services, supporting growing demand for data connectivity across both consumer and business segments.
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