Ethio Telecom to expand telemedicine services to 200 more hospitals
23 December 2025
Ethio Telecom has announced plans to extend its telemedicine and telehealth services to an additional 200 hospitals across Ethiopia.
This expansion aims to reduce healthcare costs for patients and foster the sharing of medical expertise among institutions.
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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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.
Find out more Mukuru and WIFE to empower female farmers in Zimbabwe
12 December 2025
Mukuru has joined forces with Women in Farming and Entrepreneurship (WIFE) to promote financial inclusion and support agri-preneurship among Zimbabwe’s rural women.
The partnership is centred on advancing agroecological sunflower farming as a means to empower smallholder farmers, providing them with access to finance, agricultural training, and market linkages to strengthen their livelihoods.
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