Tag: Ethiopia
US sanctions complicate Vodafone consortium’s Ethiopia entry
Vodafone Group’s plans to expand in Ethiopia have been complicated by the US state development agency’s decision to pause investments in the country, according to...
Vodafone wins Ethiopian telecom license, MTN disappointed
A Vodafone consortium has been awarded a new telecommunication license in Ethiopia for US$850 million while MTN's attempt to get one for US$600 million...
Ethiopia blocks mobile money from telco license, loses US$500m
The Ethiopian government has excluded mobile money from the terms of two new telecommunications licenses to be given to MTN and a Vodafone consortium...
MTN, Vodafone shortlisted for licenses in Ethiopia
MTN Group and a consortium including Vodafone Group, Vodacom and Safaricom of Kenya, have reportedly put in a bid for licenses to enter the...
Ethiopia extends deadline for new entrants due to Covid-19
The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) once again extended the bidding deadline for two new operator licenses in response to requests for more time to...
World Bank urges level playing field for Ethiopia newcomers
The World Bank has backed Ethiopia’s moves to open its telecoms market with $200 million of investments to support its digital economy, but warned...
MultiChoice to significantly increase investment in Africa, with laser focus on...
The Multichoice Group has announced plans to significantly increase its investment in Africa, with specific focus on Ethiopia.In statement copied to Techgh24, the African...