Camtel to expand coverage with competitor networks

02 December 2024

Camtel is looking to leverage its competitors to expand its mobile network coverage with a network sharing agreement with Orange.

With the expansion of its network, Camtel intends to strengthen its competitiveness in the growing mobile telephony market. Camtel is targeting a market share of 10% within two years, compared to less than 5% currently.

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Ethio Telecom and Ministry of Industry partner for e-commerce

28 November 2024

Ethio Telecom, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, held a discussion with the representatives of the manufacturing industry and stakeholders regarding the e-commerce digital marketing platform they developed in partnership to modernize the manufacturing sector.

The Honorable Minister of Industry, Ato Melaku Alebel, said that the platform is a game changer for the manufacturing industry, as it will make the market more accessible to a wider audience, strengthen connections with input suppliers, and streamline product production, ultimately improving supply chain reliability and enabling more informed decision-making. 

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African telcos increasingly under attack

27 November 2024

While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often exploit security challenges and develop customised attack patterns that target the unique characteristics of specific vertical sectors.

For the first half of 2024, this statement certainly rings true for the telecommunications sector – from the global level, right through to many countries across the African continent.

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Airtel Nigeria and Mobihealth International join forces for telehealth

27 November 2024

Airtel Nigeria has teamed up with Mobihealth International to improve healthcare access for millions of Nigerians, particularly those in underserved communities.

The agreement, which was finalised at Airtel Nigeria's headquarters in Lagos, marks a significant milestone in addressing healthcare challenges in the country through digital technologies.

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