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According to Birr Metrics, Ethio Telecom Looks Beyond Grid Electricity as Network Expansion Drives Power Demand staff writer October 20, 2026 Telecom operator invites international suppliers to propose advanced energy solutions after deploying 867 hybrid power systems and expanding solar installations across hundreds of network sites. Ethio Telecom has launched an international search for advanced battery storage, fuel-cell technology and hybrid renewable energy systems as the state-owned telecommunications operator explores additional power solutions for its expanding network of more than 10,600 mobile sites across Ethiopia.
Read reportingAccording to Birr Metrics, Ethio Telecom Names Tariku Demissie Acting CEO as Frehiwot Moves to Government Yared Seyoum October 19, 2026 Appointment comes as the state-owned operator enters the second year of its three-year strategy focused on digital services and business growth. Ethio telecom has appointed Tariku Demissie as acting chief executive officer, effective October 16, as the state-owned telecommunications operator manages a leadership transition while implementing its three-year growth strategy.
Read reportingAccording to The Reporter Ethiopia, The Board of Directors of Ethio Telecom has appointed Tariku Demissie as the company’s new acting CEO. The move follows Frehiwot Tamiru’s recent appointment as Minister of Innovation and Technology. Frehiwot had led the state-owned telecom giant for the past eight years. Tariku previously served as Chief Infrastructure Officer.
Read reportingAccording to International Telecommunication Union, The International Telecommunication Union convened over 350 experts in Finland to inaugurate its new Focus Group on AI for Smart Sustainable Cities and Communities, co‑chaired by Egypt’s NTRA chief Ramy Ahmed Fathy and Korea’s Jun Seob Lee, aiming to develop interoperable standards for AI‑driven urban services.
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View company ↗The Nigerian Communications Commission announced a zero‑rated data access programme aimed at expanding learning resources and narrowing educational inequities.
View Nigerian Communications Commission ↗The GSMA warns that despite near‑universal 4G coverage in many African markets, soaring component prices have pushed the average smartphone price to $202 and reduced shipments of sub‑$100 devices, widening the affordability gap for the 906 million people who have coverage but remain offline.
View TechCabal ↗The International Telecommunication Union’s Digital Financial Services Security Lab has provided security audits, knowledge‑transfer training and standards adoption to more than 20 African nations, helping regulators build capacity to protect mobile‑money platforms against fraud and cyber‑threats.
View International Telecommunication Union ↗The International Telecommunication Union and UNDP presented the Digital@UNGA Awards on 21 September in New York, honoring the Community Health Toolkit – a low‑cost Android‑based platform used by over 182,000 health workers in 24 countries, including Kenya’s national community health information system across all 47 counties.
View International Telecommunication Union ↗The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) listed a series of quick‑facts that cover its activities across artificial intelligence, machine learning, fraud mitigation, submarine cables, digital authentication, and other telecom‑related technologies.
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The IFC reports that its infrastructure commitments in Africa have risen to $2.6 billion over the past five years, focusing on energy, telecom, media and technology to drive inclusive growth.
View International Finance Corporation Africa ↗Nigeria urged greater African unity to advance shared digital priorities and bolster the continent’s influence in global telecommunications policy at the ATU plenipotentiary conference in Abuja.
View Nigerian Communications Commission ↗The Nigerian Communications Commission urged deeper collaboration among African telecom regulators to enhance the use of data, evidence and market intelligence for more effective regulation, citing shared challenges such as infrastructure, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
View Nigerian Communications Commission ↗The Nigerian Communications Commission called on road construction stakeholders to coordinate and protect fibre‑optic cables after recording over 5,000 cuts in the first half of 2026, and announced the formation of a framework‑developing standing committee.
View Nigerian Communications Commission ↗The Nigerian Communications Commission is launching a technology‑enabled framework, the Device Management System (DMS), to automate type‑approval compliance for SIM‑enabled devices, beginning with a first phase that registers existing stock and new imports.
View Nigerian Communications Commission ↗The International Telecommunication Union convened over 350 experts in Finland to inaugurate its new Focus Group on AI for Smart Sustainable Cities and Communities, co‑chaired by Egypt’s NTRA chief Ramy Ahmed Fathy and Korea’s Jun Seob Lee, aiming to develop interoperable standards for AI‑driven urban services.
View International Telecommunication Union ↗State‑owned Ethio Telecom has cut all internet and call services in Tigray after clashes between regional forces and the national army, leaving residents dependent on limited private network and hampering cash access.
View BBC News World ↗WIOCC Group announced a US $300 million strategic investment from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision International Investment Company to accelerate its digital infrastructure expansion across Africa.
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