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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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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ADCB Egypt deploys Temenos Payments Hub to boost cross-border payments
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The deployment, carried out in partnership with Temenos Delivery Partner ITSS, aims to deliver faster, more efficient cross-border payments and enhance the bank’s digital capabilities.
Find out more Namibia offers free internet to schools and clinics in underserved areas
29 January 2026
Namibia is making strides in enhancing digital access across the country, with a new initiative that provides free internet to schools and clinics located within coverage areas of recently built towers.
Over the past two years, the Southern African nation has invested approximately N$80 million (US$4.98 million) in nine radio access network towers aimed at improving connectivity in underserved regions.
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