16 April 2025
MTN Group has announced its intention to sell an additional 11% stake in its Nigerian subsidiary, MTN Nigeria, aiming to reduce its ownership from 76% to 65%.
This strategic move is part of a broader effort by the telecom giant to enhance local investment in its subsidiaries, particularly in Nigeria, Uganda, and Ghana. The process will begin with a public offering, although a specific timeline for the launch has yet to be disclosed.
Find out moreStarlink expands its reach with new licenses in Guinea-Bissau and Lesotho
15 April 2025
Guinea-Bissau and Lesotho have both granted operational licenses to Starlink, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing expansion across Africa, which commenced in Nigeria in 2022.
The licenses come at a time of rising tariffs imposed by the United States, including a recently announced 50% tariff on imports from Lesotho, which was revealed in February. In response, Samuel Matekane, the Prime Minister of Lesotho, has initiated discussions with the Trump administration to seek tariff relief and the reinstatement of development aid.
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National Water Institute in Benin receives Starlink connectivity boost
15 April 2025
The National Water Institute (INE) at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin has received a substantial enhancement to its digital capabilities thanks to a donation from CoinEx Charity, which is providing Starlink satellite broadband connectivity. This initiative addresses the longstanding issue of limited internet access that has significantly hindered academic and research development at the institution.
As a vital training and research centre specializing in water resource management, INE has faced serious challenges due to inadequate digital infrastructure. These obstacles have restricted both students and staff from accessing essential knowledge and participating in international academic collaborations, ultimately hampering research efforts and educational growth.
Find out more Ghana to implement online-only SIM card registration starting July 2025
14 April 2025
Starting 1 July 2025, Ghanaians will be able to register their SIM cards through a new online-only system aimed at enhancing convenience and efficiency. The announcement was made by Sam Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, during a visit to Margins ID Group in Accra.
With the new system, Ghanaian citizens will be able to complete the registration process entirely online. The system is designed to automatically verify personal information, thus eliminating the need for manual checks and significantly cutting down on wait times. The minister emphasized that this upgrade will improve data accuracy and provide a more hassle-free SIM card registration experience for citizens.
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