MTN is looking to divest a 35% stake in its Ghanaian unit in order to comply with regulatory criteria regarding its 4G spectrum holding.

South African network solutions provider Vula Telematix has partnered with machine connectivity specialist Ingenu to launch the Machine Network in the Western Cape region of South Africa.

While the market currently lacks even some more standard telecoms infrastructure, South Sudan has huge potential for growth, according to Research & Markets.

MTN has refuted claims that it illegally moved $13.92 billion out of Nigeria, slamming the allegations as “unfounded and without any merit”.

Google is launching a range of products and services specifically aimed at the Indian market.

IFC has announced that it has successfully completed a landmark six-year project with satellite operator O3b Networks Ltd.

ICFLIX, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading internet streaming service, has partnered with SLA Digital to bring Direct Operator Billing to more customers in the Middle East.

Southeast Asian cable operators Mega Vision and CICT are leveraging Calix GPON solutions as they transform portions of their networks to fibre.

Telkom Indonesia has selected HAUD to provide A2P SMS monetisation and SS7 security managed services in order to create new sources of revenue and improve subscriber experience.

After all three Egyptian operators chose not to acquire a 4G licence due finding the terms unfavourable, the government is debating whether to auction them internationally.

Israeli market leader Cellcom has reached “advanced stages of negotiations” over a network sharing and hosting arrangement with a group of investors considering an acquisition of Golan Telecom.

Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) is launching its flagship M40 and M50 smartphones using WCDMA//HSPA (+) chipsets from Spreadtrum.

The Solomon Islands has demonstrated some impressive figures when it comes to mobile uptake, according to new research.

Vodafone and 4G operator Afrimax Group have announced a non-equity Partner Market agreement for Cameroon.

New data on Mauritius’ mobile and broadband market has been released by Research and Markets.

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, has made its first disbursement to Mawingu Networks.

Turkcell has announced the launching of its mobile application “Merhaba Umut” – “Hello Hope” to facilitate the integration of Syrian refugees living in Turkey.

Research and Markets has released its latest status report on the telecoms sector in Libya.

Google faces an investigation by the Indonesian tax office over allegedly unpaid taxes on billions of dollars worth of advertising revenue.

Norwegian group Telenor and Saudi operator STC are both considering whether to continue their operations in Malaysia.

MTN has shut down its mobile money offering in South Africa.

Global telecom service provider Sonema has selected Comtech EF Data Corp’s Heights networking platform to expand its satellite networking capabilities across the African continent.