Nigerian startup PressOne has launched Signals, a programmable telephony platform that opens its telephony infrastructure to software and artificial intelligence applications, according to Techpoint Africa. The platform is designed to let developers connect software and AI tools to phone systems, enabling businesses to build voice-based services. The launch represents PressOne's move to make its communications infrastructure accessible for broader technology integrations.

Interswitch has formed a strategic partnership with Hamilton Telecom to integrate Paxtel airtime and data services into the Quickteller agent network. This collaboration aims to enhance accessibility to telecommunications top-ups across the country by utilizing Interswitch's extensive infrastructure, providing more convenient recharge options for users.

Capitec Bank has expanded its services to allow South Africans to apply for replacement Smart IDs at 127 branches across the country. This initiative aims to make it more convenient for citizens to obtain their identification documents.

Globacom has enhanced its 'Borrow Me Credit' service, aiming to prevent subscribers from being disconnected due to insufficient balance. This initiative reflects the company's commitment to providing digital solutions that support its users' connectivity needs.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued new draft guidelines on how telecommunications operators should deactivate and recycle mobile numbers left unused for extended periods. Under the proposed framework, providers may only begin deactivation and recycling after a line records zero revenue-generating activity for three consecutive months. Such activity includes making or receiving calls, sending or receiving SMS, using data, topping up airtime, or using the number for value-added services.

Mothibi Ramusi, chairperson of South Africa's Independent Communications Authority (Icasa, referred to as Okosa), has discussed the regulator's market inquiries into high telecommunications costs and the impact of over-the-top (OTT) services such as Netflix and WhatsApp on local networks. According to Moneyweb, the regulator is examining how these popular platforms affect domestic network operators, signalling that streaming and messaging services could face greater regulatory scrutiny in South Africa.