Vodacom to build 106 telecom towers in rural KwaZulu-Natal with $5.6 million investment
Expansion aims to close the digital divide and boost...
With the telecom sector already a backbone for digital transformation, this partnership is a timely boost toward Ghana’s goal of becoming a connected,...
With the telecom sector already a backbone for digital transformation, this partnership is a timely boost toward Ghana’s goal of becoming a connected,...
• Vodacom now sources 100% of its purchased electricity from renewables.• Energy demand in Africa’s telecom sector is rising with mobile and data growth.•...
• Vodacom now sources 100% of its purchased electricity from renewables.• Energy demand in Africa’s telecom sector is rising with mobile and data growth.•...
The AAE-2 subsea cable will enhance global internet resilience, unlock new digital growth opportunities across emerging markets, and support the next wave...
The AAE-2 subsea cable will enhance global internet resilience, unlock new digital growth opportunities across emerging markets, and support the next wave...
For many Ghanaians, affordable internet access is not just a convenience but a necessity for education, e-commerce, financial services, and civic...
For many Ghanaians, affordable internet access is not just a convenience but a necessity for education, e-commerce, financial services, and civic...
• MTN, Telecel, and AT to invest $150 million in network improvements by end-2025• Move follows public complaints and government pressure to improve...
• MTN, Telecel, and AT to invest $150 million in network improvements by end-2025• Move follows public complaints and government pressure to improve...
• African Telecommunications Union receives ICANN funding to support IPv6 rollout• IPv6 offers scalable solutions for growing internet and device...
• African Telecommunications Union receives ICANN funding to support IPv6 rollout• IPv6 offers scalable solutions for growing internet and device...
• Chad’s telecom regulator and police dismantle illegal telecom kiosks in Ndjamena• Operation targets unauthorized operators, unidentified SIMs, and...
• Chad’s telecom regulator and police dismantle illegal telecom kiosks in Ndjamena• Operation targets unauthorized operators, unidentified SIMs, and...
• EU to decide next week on SES's $2.9B acquisition of Intelsat• Deal expected to receive unconditional approval after UK clearance• Merger may...
• EU to decide next week on SES's $2.9B acquisition of Intelsat• Deal expected to receive unconditional approval after UK clearance• Merger may...
Africa's mobile broadband rate rose from 20% in 2015 to 52% in 2023
Internet use remains lowest globally at 38% in 2024, vs. 68% global...
Africa's mobile broadband rate rose from 20% in 2015 to 52% in 2023
Internet use remains lowest globally at 38% in 2024, vs. 68% global...
5G offers higher speeds than 4G and supports high-capacity applications like telemedicine, digital education, and smart agriculture. Improved connectivity...
5G offers higher speeds than 4G and supports high-capacity applications like telemedicine, digital education, and smart agriculture. Improved connectivity...
Investments in data centres contribute to GDP growth, job creation, and digital sovereignty. It helps close the infrastructure gap, meets cloud demand,...
Investments in data centres contribute to GDP growth, job creation, and digital sovereignty. It helps close the infrastructure gap, meets cloud demand,...
Rektron and Afritel plan to buy 60% stake in state-owned telecom operator AT
Deal aims to revive AT’s performance and expand network...
Rektron and Afritel plan to buy 60% stake in state-owned telecom operator AT
Deal aims to revive AT’s performance and expand network...
The NCC Digital Innovation Park in Ogun marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital future, showcasing a united federal and state commitment to building...
The NCC Digital Innovation Park in Ogun marks a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital future, showcasing a united federal and state commitment to building...
Internet use in Africa is growing twice as fast as the global average
Only 38% of Africans are online in 2024, far below the 68% global...
Internet use in Africa is growing twice as fast as the global average
Only 38% of Africans are online in 2024, far below the 68% global...
Wingu Africa raised $60 million from South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank
Funds will expand data infrastructure in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and...
Wingu Africa raised $60 million from South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank
Funds will expand data infrastructure in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and...
• Government sets goal of full telecoms access by 2030, backed by $8 million fund• Priority regions include Karas, Kavango West, Omaheke, and...
• Government sets goal of full telecoms access by 2030, backed by $8 million fund• Priority regions include Karas, Kavango West, Omaheke, and...
• Africa's HCI score of 0.4346 remains below the global average of 0.6494• Only half of African countries include IT skills in school curriculums• UN...
• Africa's HCI score of 0.4346 remains below the global average of 0.6494• Only half of African countries include IT skills in school curriculums• UN...
• Nigerian authorities plan to connect 7,000 rural community hospitals digitally• Project supports broader economic strategy to improve access and reduce...
• Nigerian authorities plan to connect 7,000 rural community hospitals digitally• Project supports broader economic strategy to improve access and reduce...
• Land management remains a key challenge in Africa, limiting property and credit access• Fewer than 20% of Sub-Saharan countries had digital land...
• Land management remains a key challenge in Africa, limiting property and credit access• Fewer than 20% of Sub-Saharan countries had digital land...
This strategic investment by AXIAN Telecom signals growing investor confidence in Africa’s digital economy and Jumia’s long-term potential as a regional...
This strategic investment by AXIAN Telecom signals growing investor confidence in Africa’s digital economy and Jumia’s long-term potential as a regional...
Ethio Telecom teams up with Bankai Group to improve international call quality
The operator targets 163.7 billion birrs ($3.73 billion) in revenue...
Ethio Telecom teams up with Bankai Group to improve international call quality
The operator targets 163.7 billion birrs ($3.73 billion) in revenue...
This raise marks a major milestone not only for the company but for the broader ecosystem supporting Africa’s transition into a cloud-first,...
This raise marks a major milestone not only for the company but for the broader ecosystem supporting Africa’s transition into a cloud-first,...
Government aims to embed AI in public health as part of digital transformation
Pilot project launched in two hospitals, tied to broader national...
Government aims to embed AI in public health as part of digital transformation
Pilot project launched in two hospitals, tied to broader national...
With this new investment, Orange Egypt stands poised to lead the country into its 5G era, reshaping digital access and transforming everyday life across...
With this new investment, Orange Egypt stands poised to lead the country into its 5G era, reshaping digital access and transforming everyday life across...
• Government to install 7,000 towers in poorly connected regions• USPF and local operators to implement the project• Goal is 80% national connectivity by...
• Government to install 7,000 towers in poorly connected regions• USPF and local operators to implement the project• Goal is 80% national connectivity by...
• IT training center launched to improve law enforcement's digital crime response• Guinea ranks well on legal and organizational cybersecurity but lags in...
• IT training center launched to improve law enforcement's digital crime response• Guinea ranks well on legal and organizational cybersecurity but lags in...
• Nearly 90% of Burundians lacked internet access in 2023, per ITU• Government targets 4G coverage in 178 rural divisions, reaching 786,000 people•...
• Nearly 90% of Burundians lacked internet access in 2023, per ITU• Government targets 4G coverage in 178 rural divisions, reaching 786,000 people•...
• Apple featured three mobile games by Maliyo Games for Africa Day• Africa’s video game industry earned over $1 billion in revenue in 2024• Games...
• Apple featured three mobile games by Maliyo Games for Africa Day• Africa’s video game industry earned over $1 billion in revenue in 2024• Games...
• Ghana plans to train one million coders over four years• A new innovation hub is being developed in partnership with the UAE• The project aims to grow...
• Ghana plans to train one million coders over four years• A new innovation hub is being developed in partnership with the UAE• The project aims to grow...
New draft policy links telecom licenses to local investment commitments
Starlink's entry could be easier, though officials deny favoring Elon...
New draft policy links telecom licenses to local investment commitments
Starlink's entry could be easier, though officials deny favoring Elon...
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