Airtel Zambia launches $107 million nationwide network expansion
22 December 2025
Airtel Zambia has announced a $107 million plan to expand and upgrade its network across the country. The initiative aims to enhance coverage, improve service reliability, and deliver a better customer experience nationwide.
The company plans to deploy 406 additional network sites, targeting congestion reduction, expanded coverage, and increased resilience in high-demand and critical areas such as schools, hospitals, and clinics. Currently, 121 sites are operational, with the remaining 285 scheduled for completion by March 2026.
Find out more Madagascar launches free Wi-Fi initiative in universities to boost digital access
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22 December 2025
Madagascar's Ministry of Development of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy (MNDPT) has entered into a partnership with YAS to establish free Wi-Fi and hotspots across university campuses nationwide.
Supported by AXIAN Telecom, the initiative aims to improve digital access for students and expand opportunities for online learning and remote education.
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX to launch Starlink D2C satellite connectivity across 14 markets
19 December 2025
Airtel Africa has announced a landmark partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 markets, which collectively serve 174 million customers.
This collaboration aims to provide network access via Starlink’s satellite system for Airtel customers with compatible smartphones in regions lacking terrestrial coverage, making it the largest 4G connectivity provider in Africa by geographic reach.
Find out more Tpay becomes Egypt’s approved provider for mobile-based government payments
19 December 2025
Egyptian fintech firm Tpay has secured approval from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to operate as the country’s official Direct Operator Billing (DCB) provider for government-related transactions.
The agreement, signed by Tpay CEO Ahmed Nabil and NTRA President Mohamed Shamroukh, grants Tpay the authority to enable citizens to pay for various government services — such as electricity bills, traffic fines, and civil registration fees — using their mobile phone balance or monthly mobile bill. This initiative aims to streamline payments for public services by removing the need for bank cards or in-person visits, making transactions more accessible and convenient.
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