Ethio Telecom launches Zoorya, an integrated business automation platform
14 July 2025
Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of Zoorya, a comprehensive business automation solution developed by ETTA Solutions, and introduced in collaboration with Dashen Bank.
The platform integrates enterprise resource planning (ERP), point of sale (POS), and cash register systems into a unified digital platform designed to modernise operations across various sectors.
Find out more Nigeria Labour Congress calls for telco service boycott
14 February 2025
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a boycott of mobile operators' services in response to tariff increases.
This comes after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% pricing increase in late January, the first in twelve years.
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Liberia, Gambia and Sierra Leone sign roaming MoU
10 February 2025
The governments of Liberia, The Gambia and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at reducing telecommunications costs through improved roaming services.
The agreement, which covers voice, SMS and data services, is set to begin its phased implementation on 2 May 2025, allowing travellers from Liberia to Sierra Leone to receive calls free of charge and make calls, send SMSs, and use mobile data at local rates without the need for a new SIM card. From 1 July, citizens of Liberia and The Gambia will also be able to enjoy similar benefits without incurring additional international roaming charges. Some 16 million people in total live in the three countries.
Find out more Airtel Zambia experiences more outages
04 February 2025
Airtel Zambia experienced a new network outage over the weekend, displeasing subscribers who were unable to access services.
The outage impacted online taxi services, mobile money transfers, and betting platforms. While the mobile operator claimed that the outage only affected internet services, customers reported that they were unable to make calls or use their mobile money services.
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