11 July 2025
The Ghanaian government has directed MultiChoice Ghana to reduce DSTV subscription fees by 30%, citing the recent strengthening of the Ghanaian cedi and widespread dissatisfaction among consumers over current pricing and content offerings.
This move reflects mounting pressure on MultiChoice, which has faced revenue declines and subscriber losses across Africa.
Find out moreChadian Government prepares to revive Salam
10 July 2025
The government of Chad is taking steps to revive Salam, the country’s former public mobile operator backed by the Chadian Telecommunications Company (SOTEL). A key initial move will see the launch of 200,000 SIM cards in the coming days, signalling a renewed effort to re-establish the operator’s presence in the market.
The announcement was made by Boukar Michel, Chad’s Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalisation, during a meeting held at SOTEL’s headquarters in N'Djamena. The meeting brought together SOTEL staff and senior management to assess the company’s current challenges and discuss strategies for its recovery.
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Axian Telecom successfully raises US$600 million in bond issue
09 July 2025
Axian Telecom has announced the successful pricing of its US$600 million senior notes due in 2030.
The bond offering, which was priced last week, attracted significant interest from global institutional investors despite challenging market conditions. Initial price thoughts were positioned at approximately 7.875%, but the notes were ultimately issued with a coupon of 7.250% and a yield of 7.375%.
Find out more Telenor IoT releases whitepaper guiding businesses through evolving IoT connectivity choices
08 July 2025
Telenor IoT, together with Analysys Mason, today released an updated version of the comprehensive guide, 'Connectivity Technologies for IoT.' This new edition provides businesses with an essential, up-to-date overview of today’s rapidly evolving IoT connectivity landscape, including the latest technological advancements and market developments.
As older 2G and 3G networks are phased out globally and new innovations emerge, businesses face increasing complexity in selecting the most reliable and future-proof connectivity solutions. This guide serves as an indispensable resource for companies currently utilizing IoT, as well as those planning or evaluating new projects, particularly in sectors like logistics, manufacturing, utilities, and transportation where consistent connectivity is critical.
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