MTN Nigeria has become the first telecommunications operator in the country to surpass 100 million subscribers, according to TechCabal. The company added more than 2.2 million subscribers in its strongest monthly growth so far this year, and its largest monthly increase since November 2024. The milestone reinforces MTN's position as Nigeria's leading mobile network operator by subscriber base, reflecting continued expansion in one of Africa's largest telecoms markets.

Kenya's mobile money sector experienced significant growth in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with subscriptions increasing from 51.4 million to 53.4 million between January and March 2026, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya. This represents a quarterly growth rate of 3.9%, amounting to approximately two million new subscriptions.

TechCabal's daily newsletter covers several African tech and business developments, led by an investigation by Nigeria's antitrust watchdog into Uber's exit from the market. The edition also reports that South African regulator ICASA is reviewing the impact of digital platforms, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has fined executives at Altvest, and solar company Sun King has introduced smartphone financing for customers. These stories span competition policy, digital regulation, financial enforcement, and consumer fintech across African markets.

Nigeria's telecommunications industry is approaching 200 million active lines, with the Nigerian Communications Commission reporting that active mobile subscriptions rose to 195.11 million in July. According to Leadership, operators are rebuilding subscriber bases, expanding high-speed networks and competing for a larger share of the country's fast-growing data market, signalling a new growth phase for the sector.

MTN Uganda is playing a crucial role in the country's preparation for its first oil production by providing essential networks and digital services. This involvement goes beyond traditional oil drilling and infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of modern technology and reliable internet connectivity for the efficiency and safety of the oil industry, according to TechJaja.

According to the latest TCRA report, Tanzania's telecom subscriptions reached 111.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, with significant growth in mobile, internet, and mobile money services. 5G population coverage increased to 32.83%, while internet data traffic rose by 15.3% to 932 petabytes. Mobile money accounts reached 80.98 million, internet subscriptions hit 58.9 million, and smartphone penetration rose to 42.5%, indicating a strong demand for broadband and digital financial services.