Sub-Saharan Africa

How vital is Liberia Telecoms to Liberia?

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 20 March 2006 13:37

 Liberian policy analyst Francis Nyepon describes the recent fate of The Liberia Telecommunications Corporation in a blistering article first published in The Liberian Times - and deserving a far wider readership. In the article, which is published in full and with Francis Nyepon's permission, the author expresses his trenchant views which may resonate with industry experts elsewhere. Both he and Developing Telecoms welcome any comment or discussion - for publication or privately. Anonymity will be guaranteed if requested.

Nigeria largest African market in four years

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 06 March 2006 12:30

Nigeria will become Africa 's largest telecommunications market, with penetration topping 41%, in four years time.

Pan-African regulator could reduce Africa's ICT costs

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 27 February 2006 12:32

Pan-African regulator could reduce Africa's ICT costs

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 27 February 2006 12:32

Sub-Sahara "unpredictable & short-sighted" - GSMA

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 20 February 2006 22:15

Almost 30% more people (25 million) in Sub-Saharan Africa would have mobile phones if it was not for the unpredictable and short-term approach to regulation in many countries in the region, according to a PriceWaterhouse Coopers study published by the GSM Association (GSMA).

Sub-Sahara "unpredictable & short-sighted"

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 20 February 2006 22:15

Almost 30% more people (25 million) in Sub-Saharan Africa would have mobile phones if it was not for the unpredictable and short-term approach to regulation in many countries in the region, according to a PriceWaterhouse Coopers study published by the GSM Association...

MTC buys 61% of Mobitel in Sudan

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Monday, 13 February 2006 10:51

In a deal valued at US$1.332 billion, MTC has acquired from Sudatel 61% of Sudanese mobile operator Mobitel. Mobitel currently has almost 2 million customers, up 70% in the last year. Funding for this new transaction was secured following the capital increase from an equity rights issue of US$2.3 billion.

Prepare for summer - APC's checklist against power-outs

Regional Trends - Sub-Saharan Africa

Thursday, 22 December 2005 13:46