Algeria moves toward eSIM adoption
16 October 2025
Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, chaired a key meeting on 13 October to discuss integrating virtual SIM cards (eSIM) into the country’s mobile services.
Recognized as a significant technological advancement, eSIM is expected to enhance the mobile user experience by enabling multiple phone lines on a single device without physical SIM cards.
Find out more Nokia extends strategic partnership with Vodafone
15 October 2025
Nokia has announced the continuation of its role as Vodafone’s strategic partner in Europe and Africa, reaffirming its commitment through a five-year radio access network (RAN) investment program.
This extension follows Nokia’s recent agreement with VodafoneThree, part of Europe's largest privately funded telecommunications infrastructure project. The partnership aims to support Vodafone’s vision of delivering advanced connectivity solutions across the two continents, fostering an inclusive and sustainable digital society.
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Vodafone and Ericsson announce strategic five-year partnership to modernise network infrastructure
14 October 2025
Vodafone has entered into a five-year strategic alliance with Ericsson to overhaul its network infrastructure across multiple key markets. The collaboration aims to leverage Ericsson’s advanced programmable network solutions to enhance Vodafone’s connectivity offerings.
As part of the agreement, Ericsson will serve as Vodafone’s exclusive RAN vendor in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Portugal, while also playing a significant role in Germany, Romania, and Egypt. This partnership deepens an already longstanding relationship, signalling Vodafone’s commitment to future-proofing its network capabilities.
Find out more Africa’s data centre industry grows amid challenges and opportunities
14 October 2025
Africa is experiencing a surge in interest from data centre investors, driven by the continent’s rapid digital transformation. However, despite this growing enthusiasm, the sector faces significant hurdles rooted in structural issues, according to a recent report by the Africa Data Centers Association (ADCA).
In early October, Raxio Group celebrated the opening of a $30 million data centre in Angola, marking a key milestone in its expansion efforts supported by $100 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This development underscores the increasing investment activity in Africa’s promising data infrastructure sector.
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