• 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...

Egypt signs deals to import up to 290 LNG cargoes over 30 months, starting in July Trafigura, Vitol, Shell, Saudi Aramco, and others involved in the agreements Imports aim to ease grid pressure amid falling gas output and rising demand Egypt has finalized a series of agreements to import up to 290 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over the next 30 months, with deliveries set...

• Nile.ag secures $11.2 million in equity funding led by Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund• Capital to expand digital agriculture tools and financing options for southern Africa• Nile.ag traded 225,000 tons of produce in 2024 and offers over 100 product categories South African agtech platform Nile.ag has raised 200 million rand (about $11.2 million) to expand its digital...

This launch is a significant milestone that highlights Rwanda's ongoing digital transformation. With 5G support, smartphone users can access advanced services like mobile banking, real-time education, and telehealth, benefiting individuals and communities. MTN Rwanda has officially launched its 5G network across key areas of the City of Kigali, marking a major milestone in the country’s...