Telecom Egypt and partners sign deal for new intercontinental cable AAE-2 to enhance data flow, infrastructure resilience, and digital access Project supports growing demand for bandwidth and route diversification Telecom operators are increasing investments in submarine cable systems to expand the reach of global fiber optic infrastructure. Telecom Egypt and several other...

Talkio Mobile teams up with Interswitch to boost nationwide service adoption Access to over 20,000 Quickteller agents extends commercial reach Partnership follows earlier deal with Banana Life Investments Talkio Mobile, a Ugandan mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has partnered with payment solutions provider Interswitch to accelerate the adoption of its services across the...

No new permits will be issued for first-stage rubber processing due to oversupply Authorities push for private capital in tire, molded rubber, and bioenergy sectors Existing infrastructure is sufficient to process all national rubber output Côte d’Ivoire, Africa's top natural rubber producer and the world's third after Thailand and Indonesia, is aiming to diversify its...

• Eutelsat’s OneWeb launches a satellite ground station in Luanda-Bengo, Angola• Station will connect low-Earth-orbit satellites to telecom infrastructure across the region• Project supports digital inclusion in rural areas and Angola’s push to become a digital hub French satellite operator Eutelsat, through its subsidiary OneWeb, has inaugurated a new ground station in Luanda-Bengo,...

Vodacom to build 106 telecom towers in rural KwaZulu-Natal with $5.6 million investment Expansion aims to close the digital divide and boost financial inclusion Challenges remain, including power supply, permits, and device affordability Vodacom, South Africa’s leading telecom operator by subscriber base, will invest 100 million rand (around $5.6 million) to expand its...

Government unveils plan to boost cybersecurity after attacks on public platforms Measures include firewalls, training, audits, and a new national innovation center Morocco scored 97.5/100 in ITU’s 2024 index but remains vulnerable to advanced threats Morocco is preparing a set of countermeasures to address a recent surge in cyberattacks targeting public platforms. On Wednesday,...

Solar Panda acquires Zambia’s VITALITE, expanding reach across Southern Africa Company now serves over 450,000 households across Kenya, Senegal, and Zambia Off-grid solar gains ground as key solution for rural electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa Canadian company Solar Panda has expanded its footprint in Africa by acquiring VITALITE Zambia Ltd., adding more than 100,000 new...

Ivanhoe’s Kamoa-Kakula smelter to begin operations in September, with output starting in October Facility to process 500,000 tons of concentrate annually, with 80% of output pre-sold Power supply secured ahead of launch, despite drop in 2025 copper production forecast Ivanhoe Mines plans to begin operations at the new copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic...

Nigeria and Vietnam to co-host renewable energy forum focused on private investment NVCCI and VINATOKEN JSC to identify viable green energy projects for local adoption Partnership aims to support clean power access, tech transfer, and climate goals Nigeria is working to expand electricity access through renewable energy and is partnering with Vietnam to attract more private...

Ghana to roll out round-the-clock services at Tema and Takoradi ports in July Reform aims to ease export logistics and reduce non-tariff barriers Study finds export potential could rise to $4.3 billion annually if barriers are removed Ghana is preparing to introduce continuous port operations in July as part of a strategy to streamline trade logistics and triple its export...