Zamani Telecom and Hayo to boost A2P SMS revenue and combat fraud in Niger

05 February 2026

Zamani Telecom has selected Hayo as its exclusive partner to enhance its application-to-person (A2P) monetization and SMS firewall capabilities. This strategic collaboration aims to improve traffic management, reduce fraud, and increase profitability for the telecom operator’s A2P SMS business.

Under the partnership, Hayo will conduct testing and analysis to identify and prevent fraud across Zamani’s traffic, originally operated by Orange Niger. The goal is to build a more sustainable and trustworthy A2P SMS ecosystem. Additionally, Hayo will implement innovative pricing strategies designed to increase overall traffic volumes and prioritize high-value over-the-top (OTT) segments, ensuring a better revenue model for Zamani.

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Niger launches new monitoring platform to strengthen telecom sector oversight

04 February 2026

Niger's Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) has taken a significant step to enhance its supervision of the telecommunications industry with the inauguration of a comprehensive ongoing monitoring platform.

Held in Niamey on January 28, the new system is designed to provide continuous oversight of mobile networks from technical, economic, and regulatory perspectives.

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Nigeria accelerates digital infrastructure with nationwide fibre-optic rollout and new communication satellites

02 February 2026

Nigeria is fast-tracking its digital infrastructure development through a dual approach: expanding a nationwide fibre-optic network and acquiring two new communication satellites. The federal government announced these initiatives during a press briefing in Abuja, led by Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, in commemoration of Global Privacy Day 2026.

The fibre-optic backbone, expected to span 90,000 kilometres, is nearly 60% complete. This extensive network aims to boost high-capacity broadband access across Nigeria, reduce internet costs, and enhance service quality for businesses, government agencies, and households. Tijani highlighted that the fibre rollout is central to Nigeria’s broader digital economy strategy, providing the critical physical infrastructure needed to support e-government services, digital financial inclusion, innovation hubs, and private sector growth.

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Vodafone Foundation’s emergency response teams deploy to Mozambique amid floods

02 February 2026

In response to the catastrophic floods affecting Mozambique, Vodafone Foundation’s Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) team has been deployed to provide vital connectivity and support to affected communities.

The floods have impacted over 700,000 people, with more than half of those affected being children. Entire neighborhoods and critical infrastructure have been destroyed, and tens of thousands are seeking refuge in emergency shelters.

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