Telecommunication

Note that MTN has a long history of building and operating market-leading operations in numerous markets across Africa and the Middle East, including establishing greenfield operations. At the end of 2020, MTN Group had 280 million subscribers across 21 markets

Safaricom Plc is one of the leading telecom firms and biggest companies in Africa with a valuation of about $10.6 billion, according to Forbes.

Airtel Africa Plc announced earlier today that the National Communications Commission (NCC) has approved its application for the renewal of its spectrum licenses. The renewal is in the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands and will serve Airtel's Nigerian operation.

Telkom Kenya Limited said it is set to scale its 4G network coverage as a means to consolidate on its operation in the East African country.

"As the Minister has earlier directed in January, 2020, all citizens are urged to immediately secure Digital Identification from the National Identity Management Commission and submit it to the Network Operators." - NCC

Huwawei's Harmony OS was recently launched as a replacement for the Android Operating System. This is part of Huawei's pushback against President Trump.