In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review at the 18th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Femi Oshiga, Vice President of Sales Service Provider for Middle East & Africa at CommScope, discussed the factors shaping the region’s network infrastructure.
As Africa’s digital landscape evolves, cloud services are spurring growth and innovation. Shalini Boodhooa, Alliance & Partnerships Manager at MTN, provides insight into cloud adoption, essential cybersecurity measures, and the effects of regulatory frameworks. She also addresses challenges women face in the ICT industry, such as gender bias and mentorship gaps, and assesses initiatives to support women in tech. Boodhooa highlights the crucial role of community and networking in enhancing support for women in the field.
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the mobile network sector at an unprecedented rate.
In an exclusive interview, Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer at Safaricom shares insights on navigating market challenges, future advancements in M-PESA, expansion plans beyond Kenya, support for local tech startups, and the company’s commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
As Africa’s telecom industry undergoes rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements and the growing demand for connectivity, Patrick Johansson, President of Ericsson Middle East and Africa, shares his perspective on the region's evolving ICT landscape. In this exclusive interview, Johansson discusses the key drivers of growth, the challenges and opportunities surrounding 5G adoption, and Ericsson's efforts to address sustainability and the skills gap. He also highlights the company's successes in the Middle East and Africa and how its deep commitment to the region is shaping its strategic vision for the future.
With less than a month left until the Global NaaS Event (GNE 2024) kicks off, the excitement is building. Kevin Vachon, COO, MEF, spoke to Telecom Review and shared more details about the upcoming event.
At the MBBF conference, Huawei unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the Ambient Site solution. This revolutionary approach not only sets the stage for enhanced network intelligence but also optimizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and improves user experiences. Fred Wang, Vice President of Huawei's SingleRAN Product Line, described this innovation as a comprehensive vision for fully digitalized telecom sites, representing a significant advancement in the industry.
In an exclusive interview, Naveed Kashif, Mobile Networks Market Unit Head for Southern Africa at Nokia, discusses how the company is adapting to emerging technologies in 2024 and 2025. He shares insights on Nokia's strategies, recent partnerships, industry challenges, and forecasts for 5G rollout, highlighting plans to drive innovation and enhance service delivery into 2025.
As Africa's digital landscape grows, cybersecurity becomes increasingly vital. Mary Kambo, a Certified Cybersecurity Engineer, is leading efforts to create opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in the field. In this exclusive interview with Telecom Review, she discusses the importance of capacity building, breaking barriers in education, ethical AI integration, and the power of mentorship in shaping Africa’s future cybersecurity workforce. Through her work and experiences, Mary advocates for a more inclusive and diverse cybersecurity industry.
Telecom Review Group's Founder and CEO, Toni Eid, engaged in a fireside chat with Masayuki Kayahara, General Manager of the Service Provider Solutions Department at NEC headquarters in Japan.
