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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1954, Eric Adams, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1986, JP Pietersen, South African rugby player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth

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June 24, 2026

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Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth

Global 5G mobile subscriptions passed the three billion mark during the first quarter of 2026. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the transition from legacy networks to advanced connectivity is accelerating at an rapidly. According to the June 2026 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to see the fastest 5G subscription growth []

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The Namibian

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· Jul 5, 2026

MTC raises Aweh prices, adds data bonuses

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Namibia has increased the prices of its Aweh packages, while offering data bonuses as part of a promotion to test new bundles. The promotion began yesterday and will run until 29 September. The prices of most packages have been increased by 7.6, with the cheapest seven-day package price increasing from N15 [] The post MTC raises Aweh prices, adds data bonuses appeared first on The Namibian.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Telecom subscriptions rise to 188m as broadband penetration hits 55.67%

The data showed that active telephony subscriptions increased to 188,009,171 in April from the previous month, pushing the country's teledensity to 86.73 percent, up from 85.67 percent recorded in March. The post Telecom subscriptions rise to 188m as broadband penetration hits 55.67 appeared first on Vanguard News.

iPhone in Canada

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· Jun 22, 2026

Freedom Mobile Launches $20/25GB Canada-US Plan for Limited Time

With prepaid carriers currently offering a 25/25GB plan, Freedom Mobile has now stepped up with an even better deal to undercut Big 3 brands. Freedom has a 20/25GB Canada-US plan for prepaid customers, available when you prepay for 6 months (120). You get up to 150GB of data to use over the six months. If [] The post Freedom Mobile Launches 20/25GB Canada-US Plan for Limited Time first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

South African Telcos Demand OTT Platforms Fund Network Infrastructure Upkeep

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — A major debate has emerged in the local telecommunications sector as South African telcos demand OTT platforms like Netflix, WhatsApp, and YouTube contribute financially to the upkeep of the country’s network infrastructure. Led by the Association of Communications, the industry argues that the massive surge in digital traffic necessitates a new funding []

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· Jun 23, 2026

Spain underlines strong commercial partnership with Ghana

The agri-food sector has been one of the fastest-growing areas of Spanish exports to Ghana, with exports increasing from 23.5 million in 2024 to 50.2 million in 2025. The sector accounted for nearly 20 of total Spanish exports to Ghana last year, reflecting the growing demand for Spanish products among Ghanaian importers and consumers.

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· Jun 24, 2026

MTN Ghana introduces faster unlimited fibre packages

MTN Ghana has introduced new speed-based Unlimited Fibre packages as part of efforts to expand digital inclusion and improve connectivity for households across the country. The company explained that the new packages were designed to provide faster internet speeds, greater flexibility and better value, in response to the growing demand for reliable home broadband services. The post MTN Ghana introduces faster unlimited fibre packages appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

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Related coverage for "Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth": The Namibian — MTC raises Aweh prices, adds data bonuses. Vanguard News — Telecom subscriptions rise to 188m as broadband penetration hits 55.67%. iPhone in Canada — Freedom Mobile Launches $20/25GB Canada-US Plan for Limited Time. South Africa Today — South African Telcos Demand OTT Platforms Fund Network Infrastructure Upkeep. MyJoyOnline — Spain underlines strong commercial partnership with Ghana. Ghanaian Times — MTN Ghana introduces faster unlimited fibre packages