July 2026

MTN Group is transforming its enterprise business, moving beyond traditional mobile and voice services towards digital infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, data centres and managed networks.

Mazen Mroué, CEO of MTN Group’s digital infrastructure, said connectivity will remain the foundation of MTN Business, but future growth will increasingly come from higher-value ICT services that help businesses digitise and modernise their operations.

MTN estimates that the enterprise market could grow from approximately R391 billion in 2025 to R639 billion by 2030, creating significant opportunities for the group.

A key part of the strategy is the development of two new data centres in South Africa and Nigeria. The facilities will be designed as carrier-neutral, AI-ready platforms, allowing MTN to provide infrastructure capacity to businesses and other technology providers.

The data centres will be supported by resilient power infrastructure and connected to MTN’s extensive terrestrial and subsea fibre networks, positioning them to support growing cloud, enterprise and AI workloads.

MTN is also using AI to improve its own network operations. The group has deployed agentic AI to monitor its fibre network, using micro-vibrations to detect patterns that could indicate physical damage or disruptions.

The technology can alert technicians to potential fibre cuts before or as they occur, helping reduce the time required to diagnose and repair network faults, which previously could take around eight hours.

MTN also plans to significantly expand its African fibre footprint, targeting 420,000km to 560,000km of fibre by 2030 as it seeks to connect 100 million additional data customers.

The strategy marks a broader shift for MTN—from being primarily a connectivity provider to becoming a digital infrastructure and AI enabler for Africa’s growing digital economy.

Source : mybroadband.co.za

Huawei has unveiled 12 smart transportation solutions targeting South Africa’s rail, road, port and aviation sectors as it seeks to support the country’s move towards a more intelligent and connected transport network.

The solutions were launched at the Smart Transportation Summit, held as part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, under the theme Driving Mobility and Logistics into the Intelligent World.

Huawei South Africa CTO Sam Tang said the country’s transport network is critical to the economy but still faces challenges including limited real-time data sharing, port congestion and delayed maintenance.

The new solutions include four rail technologies under Huawei’s iRAIL framework, covering train communications, scheduling, station operations and maintenance. For road traffic, Huawei is introducing intelligent systems including AI-powered drones for faster incident response and adaptive traffic signal control.

For ports, Huawei’s solutions integrate operational data to improve security and efficiency, while its aviation technologies focus on faster aircraft turnaround and more efficient ground operations.

All 12 solutions are built on a common connectivity and cloud infrastructure, allowing digital capabilities to be deployed across different modes of transport.

Huawei said its transportation technologies are already used across more than 100 ports and 210 airports and airlines worldwide, alongside extensive railway and road networks.

The company said it will continue working with transport operators and partners to build a safer, faster and more connected transport ecosystem for South Africa.

Source : www.engineeringnews.co.za

Helios Towers has raised its 2026 outlook for the second time in three months, citing strong demand for telecom infrastructure across its Middle East and African markets.

The passive infrastructure provider now expects to add 3,500–4,000 new tenancies to its towers in 2026, up from its previous forecast of 3,000–3,500.

The company has also increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance by $5 million to $520–$535 million. The additional tenancies are expected to contribute more than $10 million in annualised adjusted EBITDA from 2027.

The upgraded outlook follows a strong first half of the year. Helios added 2,511 tenancies in the six months to June, bringing its total to 34,455, with a tenancy ratio of 2.26x.

Revenue rose 11% year-on-year to $466.3 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $257 million, with the EBITDA margin improving to 55%. Profit, however, declined to $21.7 million, mainly due to non-cash foreign exchange movements.

Helios said it has a record $5.9 billion in contracted future revenues, with 98% coming from major multinational mobile operators and about 70% from investment-grade customers.

CEO Tom Greenwood said rising smartphone adoption, growing data consumption, digital services and AI applications are driving continued investment in mobile networks across Africa and the Middle East.

With strong demand, a growing tenancy pipeline and long-term contracted revenues, Helios Towers expects continued growth in its core markets.

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Source : www.telecoms.com

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson has been selected by Japan’s NTT Docomo to supply its next-generation RAN Compute platform for the operator’s mobile network, including 5G. The company said in a press release.

The AI-ready and programmable platform is based on Ericsson’s latest in-house semiconductors and is optimized for 4G, 5G and 5G Advanced. The rollout began in July.

According to Ericsson, the new platform can deliver up to twice the capacity while using less than half the energy compared with the previous generation of baseband products.

The companies will also work together on developing next-generation network architecture to address an expected increase in AI-generated data traffic.

Source : www.marketscreener.com

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has published its Consolidated Response to queries received from prospective Applicants on the Request for Applications (RFA) for Spectrum Licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz Mid Bands for the provision of mobile broadband services, including 5G.

The Consolidated Response addresses queries received in writing and in connection with the Pre-Application Briefing held on 27^th July, 2026. It also sets out amendments, corrections and clarifications to the RFA arising from the queries and the Authority’s review of the process.

Prospective Applicants are advised to read the Consolidated Response together with the RFA and to take note of the revised timetable and all amendments and clarifications contained in the document.

In particular, the deadline for the submission of applications has been extended from Thursday, 6^th August, 2026 to Thursday, 27^th August, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The subsequent dates in the RFA timetable have been adjusted accordingly. The revised timetable is contained in the Consolidated Response.

Source : nca.org.gh

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned the public about a growing wave of online scams involving fraudsters impersonating legitimate restaurants and food vendors. The Authority said criminals are manipulating business listings on platforms such as Google Search and Google Maps by changing contact details, creating duplicate profiles and using fake advertisements to deceive customers. The CSA recorded 112 reported cases between January and June 2026, up from 61 cases during the same period in 2025, while financial losses increased sharply from GH¢84,592 to GH¢296,083.68.

According to the CSA, victims who contact fraudulent numbers are often asked to pay for food orders through mobile money or fake online payment links. Once payment is made, the scammers cut communication without delivering the food. Some fake platforms also collect personal and financial information that could be used for unauthorised transactions. The Authority has urged customers to verify restaurant details through official websites, verified social media accounts or trusted food delivery platforms and to avoid unfamiliar payment links.

The CSA also advised restaurants and food vendors to verify their Google Business Profiles, clearly display official contact and payment details, and regularly monitor their online listings for unauthorised changes or duplicate profiles. Customers are encouraged to protect sensitive information such as mobile money PINs, OTPs and banking credentials, while businesses should report fraudulent listings to Google. The public is also advised to monitor their accounts and report suspicious transactions promptly to their financial service providers or mobile network operators.

Source : www.myjoyonline.com

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has held a Pre-Application Briefing for prospective applicants seeking spectrum licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz mid bands.

The briefing, led by NCA Director General Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, provided stakeholders with clarification on the application and licensing process, including eligibility requirements, spectrum availability, coverage obligations and Significant Market Power (SMP) considerations.

The NCA said the spectrum is being made available to support the timely nationwide deployment of 5G services, improved connectivity and enhanced digital services.

Participants included Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) operators.

The initiative forms part of the NCA’s commitment to a transparent, fair and competitive licensing process that advances broadband connectivity and Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.

Source : nca.org.gh

Huawei has launched its upgraded Xinghe AI Fabric solution in Southern Africa, designed to improve the efficiency, reliability and resilience of AI and data centre networks.

The solution uses AI-powered tools to enable faster fault detection, real-time traffic monitoring and automated network management. Huawei also introduced new technologies aimed at addressing bandwidth bottlenecks in AI workloads, including higher network throughput, rapid switch reboots and automated fibre fault detection.

The company unveiled the CloudEngine XH9330-128EO AI switch, featuring 128 × 800GE ports, while PRASA highlighted its use of Huawei CloudEngine switches and iMaster NCE to automate network management across multiple data centres.

Source : e.huawei.com

Ericsson is advancing AI-powered telecommunications through its partnership with Zain Bahrain, which has become the first telecom operator in the region to deploy AI capabilities within a live 5G radio network.

The deployment leverages Ericsson’s AI technology to enable real-time network decisions based on traffic demands and user behaviour, helping improve network speed, efficiency and reliability.

The initiative highlights Ericsson’s role in supporting the development of smarter, more adaptive and future-ready 5G networks. The technology is expected to enhance connectivity for data-intensive services such as video streaming, online gaming, video conferencing and cloud applications, while supporting the broader digital transformation of Bahrain.

Source : www. satelliteprome.com

MTN Ghana has officially separated its Mobile Money business from its telecommunications operations, creating Mobile Money Fintech Ltd. (MMFL) as an independent company effective March 31, 2026.

The restructuring complies with the Bank of Ghana’s Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987) and is designed to strengthen regulation, attract investment, and accelerate innovation in digital financial services.

MTN assured customers that the transition will not affect existing MoMo services, with wallets, PINs, transaction history, and agent networks remaining unchanged.

According to Nana Addai, Head of MMFL for the Northern Business District, the new structure will enable the company to expand its agent network, introduce new financial products, improve operational efficiency, and better serve individuals, SMEs, and corporate clients.

The company also reiterated its commitment to combating Mobile Money fraud through enhanced security, public awareness campaigns, and collaboration with the Ghana Police Service and the Cyber Security Authority.

The move positions MMFL for long-term growth while supporting Ghana’s digital transformation and expanding access to secure and innovative financial services.

Source : www.myjoyonline.com