Amazon has signed a deal to acquire Globalstar to expand its low-Earth orbit satellite network and add direct-to-device services.
The company aims...
Liberia and Ethiopia sign agreements on AI, science and technology cooperation.
The partnership focuses on knowledge transfer and joint projects across...
Liberia and Ethiopia sign agreements on AI, science and technology cooperation.
The partnership focuses on knowledge transfer and joint projects across...
Fally Ipupa plans a two-part album project combining urban sounds and traditional rumba.
The first album “XX” releases on April 17, while “XX Delirium”...
Fally Ipupa plans a two-part album project combining urban sounds and traditional rumba.
The first album “XX” releases on April 17, while “XX Delirium”...
Chad plans official mission to the United States to secure tech partnerships
Government targets telecoms, digital economy and digital health...
Chad plans official mission to the United States to secure tech partnerships
Government targets telecoms, digital economy and digital health...
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$2 million upfront payment targets employee arrears out...
Government signs private partnership to revive Sierratel and restore operations.
$2 million upfront payment targets employee arrears out...
Pilot shows mixed feedback, with 40% of users dissatisfied
Tool aims to boost transparency and consumer role in regulation
Côte d'Ivoire...
Pilot shows mixed feedback, with 40% of users dissatisfied
Tool aims to boost transparency and consumer role in regulation
Côte d'Ivoire...
AfDB approves $200 million loan to expand Nigeria’s fiber network
Project aims to extend coverage nationwide and boost broadband...
AfDB approves $200 million loan to expand Nigeria’s fiber network
Project aims to extend coverage nationwide and boost broadband...
Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to enhance connectivity in South Africa.
The agreement integrates Oni-Tel’s Infinity...
Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to enhance connectivity in South Africa.
The agreement integrates Oni-Tel’s Infinity...
Four major operators—Mauritel, Mattel, Rimatel, and Chinguitel—submitted a combined bid of $27 million for 5G spectrum.
Mauritel led the...
Four major operators—Mauritel, Mattel, Rimatel, and Chinguitel—submitted a combined bid of $27 million for 5G spectrum.
Mauritel led the...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched 758 new towers and a fiber optic network to improve rural connectivity.
The $48 million project...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan launched 758 new towers and a fiber optic network to improve rural connectivity.
The $48 million project...
Congo warns Airtel, MTN over poor service; six-month deadline
ARPCE audit finds regional gaps across 2G, 3G, 4G networks
Sanctions possible if...
Congo warns Airtel, MTN over poor service; six-month deadline
ARPCE audit finds regional gaps across 2G, 3G, 4G networks
Sanctions possible if...
Workshop defines standards, integration flows and middleware solutions
Reform aims to improve data quality, ease workload, support...
Workshop defines standards, integration flows and middleware solutions
Reform aims to improve data quality, ease workload, support...
Mauritius launches national AI strategy and ethical FAIR guidelines
Plan targets infrastructure, skills, governance, and sector...
Mauritius launches national AI strategy and ethical FAIR guidelines
Plan targets infrastructure, skills, governance, and sector...
Uganda plans two satellites for security, monitoring and broadcasting
Builds on 2022 PearlAfricaSat-1 launch with partners
Move aligns with...
Uganda plans two satellites for security, monitoring and broadcasting
Builds on 2022 PearlAfricaSat-1 launch with partners
Move aligns with...
Algeria to boost fixed internet speeds nationwide from April 13
ADSL upgraded to 20 Mbps; fiber speeds rise to 100 Mbps
Plan supports fiber...
Algeria to boost fixed internet speeds nationwide from April 13
ADSL upgraded to 20 Mbps; fiber speeds rise to 100 Mbps
Plan supports fiber...
Gabon now requires users to provide verified identity details to access digital platforms.
Authorities impose fines up to CFA50 million ($89,415)...
Gabon now requires users to provide verified identity details to access digital platforms.
Authorities impose fines up to CFA50 million ($89,415)...
Seseko will host a Digital Skills Summit in August 2026 targeting 1,500 learners in Gauteng.
Youth unemployment reached 57% among ages 15–24 in...
Seseko will host a Digital Skills Summit in August 2026 targeting 1,500 learners in Gauteng.
Youth unemployment reached 57% among ages 15–24 in...
Ghana expanded its digital training program nationwide after receiving 94,000 applications in 48 hours.
Authorities will deploy the program...
Ghana expanded its digital training program nationwide after receiving 94,000 applications in 48 hours.
Authorities will deploy the program...
Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center
Project supports Digital 2030 strategy, boosts jobs and AI capacity
Nexus Core...
Facility to include data center, training hub, innovation center
Project supports Digital 2030 strategy, boosts jobs and AI capacity
Nexus Core...
For many telecom groups, Africa remains a largely untapped market, particularly given the significant number of people who are still unconnected....
For many telecom groups, Africa remains a largely untapped market, particularly given the significant number of people who are still unconnected....
37 companies express interest in satellite-based internet program
Initiative aims to extend connectivity to remote and underserved...
37 companies express interest in satellite-based internet program
Initiative aims to extend connectivity to remote and underserved...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses
Move aims to expand broadband access and reduce digital gaps
Opens potential...
Algeria launches bid for two NGSO satellite telecom licenses
Move aims to expand broadband access and reduce digital gaps
Opens potential...
Government moves to counter surge in AI-enabled cyber fraud
Mobile money fraud exceeds $30 million annually as attacks rise
New...
Government moves to counter surge in AI-enabled cyber fraud
Mobile money fraud exceeds $30 million annually as attacks rise
New...
Ethio Telecom, Mastercard discuss expanding cross-border payments partnership
Collaboration targets remittances, fintech integration, multi-currency...
Ethio Telecom, Mastercard discuss expanding cross-border payments partnership
Collaboration targets remittances, fintech integration, multi-currency...
New Johannesburg center aims to train partners and expand AI capabilities
Focus on moving local firms from resellers to solution developers
Initiative...
New Johannesburg center aims to train partners and expand AI capabilities
Focus on moving local firms from resellers to solution developers
Initiative...
Orange Maroc partners with Ericsson to deploy industrial 5G solutions for enterprises
Operator expands B2B portfolio beyond connectivity into AI, cloud...
Orange Maroc partners with Ericsson to deploy industrial 5G solutions for enterprises
Operator expands B2B portfolio beyond connectivity into AI, cloud...
Africa counts more than 1,000 tech hubs in 2024, up from fewer than 600 in 2019
Leading ecosystems in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda attract capital and...
Africa counts more than 1,000 tech hubs in 2024, up from fewer than 600 in 2019
Leading ecosystems in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda attract capital and...
Africa expands tech hubs to boost innovation, digital economy growth
Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali lead with established innovation ecosystems
New hubs in...
Africa expands tech hubs to boost innovation, digital economy growth
Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali lead with established innovation ecosystems
New hubs in...
Burkina Faso pilots AI-based video system for traffic enforcement
Cameras detect offences, issue fines via integrated digital...
Burkina Faso pilots AI-based video system for traffic enforcement
Cameras detect offences, issue fines via integrated digital...
Inwi, China Mobile partner to deploy Morocco’s first private 5G
Network to serve 52-hectare industrial site in Nador
Project supports...
Inwi, China Mobile partner to deploy Morocco’s first private 5G
Network to serve 52-hectare industrial site in Nador
Project supports...
Africa posts fastest growth in developers globally at 21% annually
Total developer base remains small compared to other regions
Tunisia,...
Africa posts fastest growth in developers globally at 21% annually
Total developer base remains small compared to other regions
Tunisia,...
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