Top 10 African Countries by Number of Mobile Phone Subscriptions

According to a report from Ecofin Agency, Nigeria leads African countries with 164.9 million mobile subscriptions. Ethiopia, with a total of 85.4 million mobile subscriptions, ranks fifth based on figures available for December 2024. Read more here to find out which ten African countries have the highest number of mobile phone subscriptions.

Ethiopia Rolls Out its National e-Services Portal Nationwide

Ethiopian authorities have announced the nationwide rollout of MESOB (Modern Ethiopian Service for Organized Benefits), the public administration's multi-service digital platform. MESOB integrates multiple channels, such as web portals, mobile applications, and physical counters, with the aim of simplifying access to public services. The platform is part of a broader reform structured around seven pillars, including the modernization of human resources, inclusive governance, results-based performance, and public ethics. To read more click here

Safaricom Ethiopia Expands 4G Nationwide

Safaricom Ethiopia has taken a step forward in combining connectivity and compassion with the official relaunch of its network in Arbaminch City as part of its 4G expansion across the country. The 4G expansion not only enhances digital infrastructure in the Gamo Zone but also highlights the telco’s growing social footprint through a strategic partnership with Mary Joy Ethiopia, a well-established NGO that supports vulnerable women and children. For more information click this link.