Active mobile money accounts boom in Tanzania
23 July 2024
The number of active mobile money accounts has increased from 25.8 million in 2019 to 55.8 million in 2023, according to the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), representing a growth of 116.2% in five years.
The national mobile money subscriber base is shared between M-Pesa (Vodacom), Tigo Pesa (Tigo) and Airtel Money (Airtel) which together hold 89% of the market share. The number of mobile financial transactions increased by 76.6%, from 3 to 5.3 billion over the period, while the national mobile subscription base has increased from 43.7 million in 2018 to 76.6 million in 2023.
Find out more Orange Burkina Faso and VOX Solutions partner on voice and messaging
18 July 2024
Orange’s Burkina Faso unit has formed a direct connectivity alliance with A2P voice and messaging solutions provider VOX Solutions.
The partnership is aimed at guaranteeing the secure and dependable transmission of A2P messages to Orange Burkina Faso's clients and international enterprises.
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Malawi gains e-campus learning at LUANAR site
03 July 2024
The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has partnered with Astria Learning to launch e-campus Learning.
The partnership will facilitate the delivery of 100% online undergraduate and post graduate programs through Astria Learning Platforms. The campus will be a digital platform where students can access their learning materials, take part in interactive sessions and complete their courses entirely online. LUANAR currently has over 15 000 students.
Find out more Tanzania’s schools to benefit from SmartWASOMI initiative
02 July 2024
Airtel, UNICEF and the Government of Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, have launched the SmartWASOMI initiative to accelerate the rollout of digital learning by providing free internet connectivity to schools in the country.
“This partnership is a major step forward for Tanzania. It aligns with our national vision of providing digital infrastructure for every child. I would like to thank Airtel and UNICEF for their support in making digital content accessible to children in urban and rural areas,” said Honourable Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, United Republic of Tanzania.
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