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• FDSUT calls for increased funding to expand digital connectivity projects• 1,550 localities to be connected to 4G by 2028, reaching 2.6 million people•...
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• Kurudy Inc presents investment platform to Burkina Faso's digital transition minister• Platform targets strategic sectors: agriculture, real estate,...
This partnership directly targets one of Africa’s most persistent development challenges: the lack of reliable and affordable internet access,...
This partnership directly targets one of Africa’s most persistent development challenges: the lack of reliable and affordable internet access,...
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• Côte d’Ivoire signs MoU with Raxio to support national data sovereignty strategy• CIV1 data center to launch in September 2024, at a cost of CFA36...
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• Fixed broadband remains too expensive across Africa, limiting access and usage• High setup fees and limited fiber network coverage hold back adoption•...
Government targets tech hubs, skills development, and startup funding
Over 21 million young Tanzanians already active in digital...
Government targets tech hubs, skills development, and startup funding
Over 21 million young Tanzanians already active in digital...
As Africa continues to emerge as a global hub for digital growth, this partnership represents a bold step toward an AI ecosystem that is not only...
As Africa continues to emerge as a global hub for digital growth, this partnership represents a bold step toward an AI ecosystem that is not only...
• SOGEB and Leoncom sign deal to cross-market international broadband capacity• Agreement enables mutual access at Pamelap cross-border exchange point•...
• SOGEB and Leoncom sign deal to cross-market international broadband capacity• Agreement enables mutual access at Pamelap cross-border exchange point•...
• Gabonese tech association urges creation of a startup investment fund• Proposals include integrating SMEs into public tenders and legal reform• Measures...
• Gabonese tech association urges creation of a startup investment fund• Proposals include integrating SMEs into public tenders and legal reform• Measures...
Despite rapid growth, digital inclusion remains uneven across Africa and other developing regions. By investing in strategic infrastructure such as...
Despite rapid growth, digital inclusion remains uneven across Africa and other developing regions. By investing in strategic infrastructure such as...
Telecom Egypt and partners sign deal for new intercontinental cable
AAE-2 to enhance data flow, infrastructure resilience, and digital...
Telecom Egypt and partners sign deal for new intercontinental cable
AAE-2 to enhance data flow, infrastructure resilience, and digital...
Talkio Mobile teams up with Interswitch to boost nationwide service adoption
Access to over 20,000 Quickteller agents extends commercial...
Talkio Mobile teams up with Interswitch to boost nationwide service adoption
Access to over 20,000 Quickteller agents extends commercial...
• Eutelsat’s OneWeb launches a satellite ground station in Luanda-Bengo, Angola• Station will connect low-Earth-orbit satellites to telecom infrastructure...
• Eutelsat’s OneWeb launches a satellite ground station in Luanda-Bengo, Angola• Station will connect low-Earth-orbit satellites to telecom infrastructure...
Vodacom to build 106 telecom towers in rural KwaZulu-Natal with $5.6 million investment
Expansion aims to close the digital divide and boost...
Vodacom to build 106 telecom towers in rural KwaZulu-Natal with $5.6 million investment
Expansion aims to close the digital divide and boost...
Government unveils plan to boost cybersecurity after attacks on public platforms
Measures include firewalls, training, audits, and a new national...
Government unveils plan to boost cybersecurity after attacks on public platforms
Measures include firewalls, training, audits, and a new national...
This launch is a significant milestone that highlights Rwanda's ongoing digital transformation. With 5G support, smartphone users can access advanced...
This launch is a significant milestone that highlights Rwanda's ongoing digital transformation. With 5G support, smartphone users can access advanced...
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...
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