Light beams bridge Lagos fibre gaps
Wireless optical technology connects banks and utilities across dense commercial hubs in Nigeria.
MTN closes in on key infrastructure landlord status
MTN Group moves closer to full ownership of IHS Towers after shareholders approve a $2,2 billion acquisition.
The value of advisory services for critical infrastructure in West Africa
Infrastructure is no longer just an operational asset, it is a strategic determinant of performance, resilience, and competitiveness.
EllaLink promotes route diversity for resilience
CEO highlights alternative transatlantic routes to improve reliability and reduce latency.
Dimension Data backs fibre infrastructure growth
The company said the investment reflects its long-term commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy.
Uganda steps up crackdown on telecoms vandalism
The communications regulator says court rulings reinforce efforts to protect critical communications infrastructure.
Zambia commissions 100MW solar power plant
The Southern African country has commissioned the $70 million Chisamba Phase II Solar Power Plant, doubling its capacity to 200MW to reduce load-shedding and strengthen energy security.
Helios Towers commits $150m to Senegal expansion
The commitment supports Senegal's goal of using digital technologies to drive economic growth and inclusion.
InfraCo expands AI-powered towers
The Econet-owned company uses AI and solar power to improve network reliability amid Zimbabwe's power shortages.
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.