Talks with Starlink and Amazon Leo cover resale and a possible direct-to-device play, says Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes.
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Airtel Africa has switched on what it says is Africa’s first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Airtel Africa’s former CEO is joining the Vodacom Group board, while chairman Saki Macozoma is stepping down.
Airtel Africa has delayed its mobile money initial public offering to late 2026, citing war-driven margin pressures.
Airtel Africa will roll out Starlink direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 markets from 2026.
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have struck a deal to share mobile network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria.
The balance between growth and risk management will dictate the sector’s trajectory in the coming years.
East Africa’s biggest company sees no compelling case for splitting its mobile money service M-Pesa into a separate unit.
The dispute over taxes might seem niche, but in the case of Congo the stakes are enormous.
Operators in Nigeria will stop providing dedicated text message services to banks until the lenders pay ₦120-billion in arrears.