Namibian regulator urges incentives to boost adoption of 4G devices
09 February 2026
Namibia’s telecom regulator has called for proactive measures to increase the adoption of 4G-enabled devices amid concerns over low network utilization and slow digital transformation.
During the weekend’s launch of a new MTC Namibia tower in Kunene’s Epupa constituency, Emilia Nghikembua, CEO of Namibia’s Communications Regulatory Authority, emphasized that infrastructure alone does not drive change; widespread device adoption is essential for realizing the full benefits of connectivity.
Find out more Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference: Showcasing the future of Africa’s digital infrastructure
06 February 2026
Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference 2026 returns on 23–24 June 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, bringing together the organisations, technologies, and people shaping the future of Africa’s datacentres & digital infrastructure. As the continent’s leading event dedicated to data centres and critical environments, Pan African DataCentres delivers a unique, face-to-face platform where operators, investors, engineers, consultants, and technology providers come together, to network, share experiences and source solutions.
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Zamani Telecom and Hayo to boost A2P SMS revenue and combat fraud in Niger
05 February 2026
Zamani Telecom has selected Hayo as its exclusive partner to enhance its application-to-person (A2P) monetization and SMS firewall capabilities. This strategic collaboration aims to improve traffic management, reduce fraud, and increase profitability for the telecom operator’s A2P SMS business.
Under the partnership, Hayo will conduct testing and analysis to identify and prevent fraud across Zamani’s traffic, originally operated by Orange Niger. The goal is to build a more sustainable and trustworthy A2P SMS ecosystem. Additionally, Hayo will implement innovative pricing strategies designed to increase overall traffic volumes and prioritize high-value over-the-top (OTT) segments, ensuring a better revenue model for Zamani.
Find out more Niger launches new monitoring platform to strengthen telecom sector oversight
04 February 2026
Niger's Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) has taken a significant step to enhance its supervision of the telecommunications industry with the inauguration of a comprehensive ongoing monitoring platform.
Held in Niamey on January 28, the new system is designed to provide continuous oversight of mobile networks from technical, economic, and regulatory perspectives.
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