Zambia launches GovLink private 4G network
GovLink is being rolled out to support secure digital government services, with the health sector leading the deployment.
Nigeria records surge in fibre cuts
Fibre-cut incidents increased from 74 276 in April to a record 79 121 in May, bringing the two-month total to the highest level recorded by the industry.
Argentina-Egypt game sets traffic record
The Argentina-Egypt match pushed DE-CIX’s global internet exchanges to a record 29.5Tbit/s as fans streamed the game.
Nigeria seeks cheaper fibre deployment
Operators say lower deployment costs are critical to expanding broadband and protecting digital infrastructure.
NCC flags Nigeria fibre broadband gap
The Nigerian telecoms regulator says fibre deployment must be accelerated to support the country's digital economy goals.
Seacom boosts East Africa connectivity
The company launched a new route connects key infrastructure hubs in Nairobi, Kisumu and Kampala, creating a more resilient and scalable pathway for traffic moving inland.
Nigeria backs hybrid digital TV broadcast model
A meeting of key stakeholders has resolved to attempt to resuscitate the country’s long-delayed Digital Switch Over programme.
Malawi moves to digitise courier sector
The country’s comms regulator is developing a digital postal compliance system to strengthen oversight of courier operators.
Starlink drives African broadband speeds higher
New data from Ookla reveals that Starlink is shaking up the African broadband market with impressive speed gains.
Namibia encouraged by Angola on datacentre establishment
On a visit to Angola’s recently inaugurated national datacentre, Namibia’s ICT minister Emma Theofelus has drawn inspiration as her ministry embarks on plans to establish its own sovereign datacentre.
Zambia’s ruling party election manifesto centres on digital transformation
The incumbent United Party for National Development has given digital transformation top priority in its election manifesto.
ST DIGITAL sets 2026 launch for Gabon datacentre
The launch of a local Tier III datacentre marks a shift taking place across Africa as countries start to realise the importance of local digital infrastructure.
