The government of the Gambia has taken a major step towards the privatisation of state-owned mobile operator Gamcel after its parent company, Gamtel, signed an agreement that will see private telecommunications operator YCELL acquire an 80% stake in the struggling mobile network. The agreement marks one of the most significant[Read More…]
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Which Other Strategic National Asset Will Barrow Administration Privatise If Returned?
The Barrow administration has already cut deals for the privatisation of key national assets such as the Banjul Port and Senegambia Bridge, while it was reportedly on the cusp of sealing deals for the privatisation a part of Gamtel/Gamcel and Banjul International Airport, respectively. As belts are being tightened across[Read More…]
Vandalization Of Gamtel’s Cable Cabin Causes Widespread Disruptions
The recent vandalization of Gamtel’s Cabinet 20 has caused massive disruptions in the telecommunications, business, health and agriculture sectors, Gambia’s main telecommunications company announced on Tuesday. Cabinet 20, according to the company, connects more than 2000 telephone line pairs at the Serekunda Exchange, Fajara and Kotu each with 1000 pairs.[Read More…]
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