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Growing demand for digital services and data-driven connectivity is pushing African mobile operators to modernise networks through 5G, cloud-native infrastructure and AI-powered automation, according to Ericsson.
The telco is integrating artificial intelligence into its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to improve fraud detection, network performance and customer services as competition intensifies in the telecoms sector.
Corporate rescue practitioners seek $50 million to rehabilitate the debt-ridden mobile operator’s failing network.
The new EcoCash super app also supports automated bill splitting, enabling users to divide payments for shared costs in real time.
Joint corporate rescue practitioners invite bids to rehabilitate Zimbabwe’s struggling third-largest mobile operator.
The AI strategy aims to build high-performance computing, sovereign data platforms, data centres, and secure, inclusive connectivity.
The operator is using artificial intelligence to improve the consumer experience and has invested millions of dollars in improving connectivity and boosting digital financial services.
Under the new national outsourcing framework, the Treasury intends to target investor capital to boost digital inclusion and reduce connectivity costs.
The government claims that multinational firms "generate significant income from domestic consumers and businesses," necessitating taxation of the companies.
The industrial centre will be built on 300 hectares of land near Harare International Airport and will be powered by a 100 megawatt solar plant.
The telco is now in rescue mode after experiencing rapid losses in market share, network, and data users.
The telco said as it extends 5G coverage, AI-based apps are becoming core to its operations.
