MTN Nigeria has been granted a 10-year extension for its 800MHz spectrum license by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This renewal solidifies MTN’s position in the market, enhances service quality, and ensures better connectivity for consumers. The decision supports the company’s growth strategy amid economic challenges.
Es’hailSat has signed a multi-year deal with Morocco’s SNRT to provide Direct-to-Home services, Digital Terrestrial Television transponder, and video contribution via its Es’hail-1 satellite. This partnership boosts SNRT’s signal coverage across the Middle East and North Africa, enhancing access to quality Moroccan content regionally.
Lebanon’s state-owned telecom company Ogero is working to restore and expand the country’s connectivity after experiencing significant damage due to the Israeli conflict. With support from multiple donors, Ogero plans to upgrade its network infrastructure, increase LTE stations, and implement solar energy solutions, ensuring a sustainable and enhanced service.
IBM and Vodafone are collaborating to integrate quantum computing into telecommunications, aiming to enhance data services, network efficiency, and security. Their joint efforts will optimize global networks, reduce latency, and improve consumer experiences, setting a new standard for the telecom industry and shaping the future of connectivity.
Iran and Iraq are deepening scientific cooperation, focusing on establishing science and technology parks and educational exchanges. The recent Iran-Iraq Science Week facilitated agreements to grant scholarships, exchange professors, and expand research collaborations. Iraq looks to Iran’s expertise in modern technologies to enhance its scientific infrastructure.
Omdia predicts that 5G penetration in Africa will rise from 1.4% in 2024 to 25.6% by 2029, driving growth in mobile data traffic. Mobile subscriptions will reach 1.78 billion by 2029, with fiber broadband also seeing significant expansion. Governments are encouraged to prioritize 5G spectrum allocation and device affordability.
e& has teamed up with IBM to implement an advanced AI and Generative AI governance solution, revealed at WEF 2025. The solution will enhance e&’s AI governance framework, promoting compliance, transparency, and ethical oversight while scaling AI operations responsibly. This partnership addresses key AI governance challenges and risks.
SLASSCOM has partnered with Hexaware Technologies to boost Sri Lanka’s IT industry, positioning the country as a global hub for digital innovation. This collaboration focuses on AI, IoT, and empowering local talent, with a key focus on the People Summit 2025 to foster growth and global competitiveness in the tech sector.
Saudi Arabia’s mining industry is rapidly adopting cloud technology to drive efficiency and support ambitious growth plans. Ma’aden is leading this transformation, emphasizing the importance of cloud, mobility, edge computing, and AI in accelerating exploration and production, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify its economy.
Pakistan’s mobile phone imports declined by 7.46% in the first half of FY 2024-25, totaling $733.425 million. While monthly imports showed a slight increase, the year-on-year growth remained negative. Locally manufactured handsets reached 28.43 million, with smartphones accounting for 65% of the market.
