GSMA predicts GDP boost from Ethiopian telecom reforms

Sri Lankan telco Dialog Axiata said on Thursday it has officially take 100% control of rival telco Bharti Airtel Lanka via a share swap, sealing a deal that has been in the works for over a year.

Veon Group announced revenue was up by 6.6% US$942 million, and maintained its full-year guidance for revenue of between 16% and 18%.

Orange credited “remarkable” results from its Africa and Middle East unit for a solid performance in the second quarter.