Nigeria considers launching a fund to preserve telecom infrastructure
This move comes as the Nigerian Communications Commission warns that major mobile phone companies are now experiencing over 1,100 fibre-optic cuts per week.
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Telkom to balance connectivity in cities, underserved areas
The telco believes that connectivity is more than simply a technological convenience; it is a driving force in South Africa's economic growth.
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Namibia unveils new digital roadmap, emergency plan
The country’s comms ministry launched strategies aimed at improving digital competitiveness and skills, as well as outlining how tech can be used in disaster management.
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Namibia pilots AI-assisted learning at public schools
Artificial intelligence-assisted learning is increasingly becoming basis for Namibia’s daily education.
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Starlink goes live in Somalia
Country is the satellite internet service’s 25th African market engaged.
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Orange deepens AI footprint in Africa with OpenAI partnership
Telco to roll out OpenAI’s new open-source AI models across 18 African countries.
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Putting people first: Differentiated connectivity for the moments that matter
Ericsson research reveals strong demand for differentiated connectivity – 35% of 5G users demonstrate a growing appetite for elevated connectivity that surpasses standard 5G performance.
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Egypt wants TikTok content to reflect local social norms
The social media company has been given three months by authorities to review its content in the North African country.
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Zim police detains five for telecom infrastructure theft
The police found the suspects packing stolen items into their vehicle before fleeing, leaving behind tools and cables weighing 86 kilogrammes.
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Court resets the clock for South Africa's renowned ingenuity
The Constitutional Court has ordered a new assessment of Nkosana Makate's multibillion-rand dispute with Vodacom, criticising a lower court for failing to analyse important evidence in the case properly.
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Resurgent Nigerian economy boosts MTN performance
MTN Nigeria said yesterday the current environment offers a stable platform for operational success and long-term investment.
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Why Africa’s MVNO moment is finally here, and what comes next
Across the continent, MVNOs are shifting from fringe experiments to serious players, according to Jason Harmsen, managing director at Huge NXTGN.