Telecom
TD Africa, Huawei Partner for a One-Stop Networking Solution for African SMES
Respite at last for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises on the African continent as TD Africa partners Huawei to help SMEs optimize operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth.
Having seen the challenges SMEs on the continent face in networking, TD Africa, Africa’s number one technology distribution company, considered it wise that the SMEs got a one-stop, cutting-edge technology solution.
This solution kit, known as the Huawei eKit, will empower SMEs with a comprehensive suite consisting of robust connectivity solutions, intelligent collaboration tools, and reliable storage systems.
Joshua Okoro, Business Head of Huawei at TD Africa, said the company is thrilled once again to offer such a holistic solution to end the challenges SMEs on the continent grapple with.
His words, “We are truly excited to introduce Huawei eKit as the definitive networking solution for the African market. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to empower SMEs and drive digital transformation across the continent.
“Huawei’s eKit innovative solutions and robust features, coupled with TD Africa’s deep marketing understanding, extensive reach, and expertise, create an unbeatable combination that addresses the specific challenges and opportunities African entrepreneurs face.
“We are confident that this Huawei eKit solution will foster a powerful synergy that benefits businesses of all sizes across the continent.”
The eKit range, which includes routers, switches, access points, and the revolutionary IdeaHub, provides businesses with the necessary tools to succeed in today’s digital landscape. These solutions offer exceptional performance, security, and scalability, ensuring businesses can operate efficiently and securely.
By leveraging the advanced capabilities of the eKit, businesses across Africa can now effectively protect their sensitive data, mitigate risks, and optimise their operations, paving the way for a brighter, more technologically advanced future.
This collaboration further reinforces TD Africa’s commitment to empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with cutting-edge technology solutions and assures seamless access to Huawei original eKit products and services.
As the continent’s go-to distributor for technology-driven solutions and sole distributor of the Huawei eKit in the region, TD Africa is committed to empowering its partner ecosystem with unparalleled training, support, and resources to maximise the potentials of the Huawei eKit.
TD Africa is set to revolutionise how businesses operate across the continent by leveraging on the deep understanding of the African market and a robust distribution network. This will ensure a ubiquitous access to Huawei eKit solutions.
The partnership further underscores TD Africa’s unwavering commitment to driving technological innovation and delivering exceptional value to its partners.
Telecom
Celebrating African Creativity: Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ Returns for Its Fifth Year
The “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” campaign is back for its fifth year, celebrating African creativity and global influence. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” highlights how social media fosters conversations around cultural moments worldwide.
The campaign features three cinematic films premiering on the Meta Africa page, showcasing the groundbreaking work and personal stories of six dynamic African creatives.
These artists, from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, represent diverse disciplines, including rap, animation, dance, photography, fashion, and videography.
Here are some of the featured talents:
- Ladipoe (Nigeria) – A BET-nominated rapper known for blending global hip-hop with African rhythms.
- Fatboy Animations (Kenya) – An animation studio founded by Michael Muthiga, recognized by Forbes for its original African storytelling.
- Lisa Quama (Ghana) – A dancer who gained fame after appearing in Beyoncé’s “Already” music video.
- Gilbert Asante (Ghana) – A photographer and creative director featured in GQ and Glam Africa.
- David Tlale (South Africa) – A fashion designer whose bold designs have been showcased at major fashion events, including the Met Gala.
- Ofentse Mwase (South Africa) – A filmmaker with over 24 international awards for his unique visual storytelling.
Kezia Anim-Addo, Communications Director for Africa, Middle East & Turkey, emphasized that the campaign not only celebrates individual success stories but also showcases how culture and social media drive meaningful connections and inspiration.
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Mr Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.
He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.
According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services, including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.
ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.
In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
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