SES deploys MEO satellite in Chad to connect refugees
The network provides a critical lifeline for humanitarian organisations and displaced communities, supporting essential services including online learning, digital skills training, and community connectivity centres.
Vodafone teams up with Amazon Leo
The two have struck a deal to connect remote 4G and 5G towers across Africa, strengthening rural coverage and intensifying competition with Starlink.
Starlink resumes new orders in Nigeria
The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet service had previously blocked new activations due to capacity constraints
Kenya eyes Amazon to bridge digital divide
The country believes partnerships that leverage technologies such as satellite broadband will be instrumental in addressing the connectivity gap.
Starlink, Vodacom bring hope to flood-hit Mozambique
If more gaps are found, officials said, more telecommunications equipment would be deployed.
Namibia gets Chinese satellite ground station
The Southern African nation received a satellite data receiving ground station from China this week.
Kenya’s agritech push
A shift to satellite-powered observation, along with increased use of data and AI are on the agenda as Kenya seeks to digitise its agricultural industry.
Zambia, Israel to bolster tech ties
Israel will be working with the Southern African country to implement cooperation in innovation, skills development, satellites and other advanced technologies.
Eutelsat, unconnected.org partner to deliver community WiFi in Tanzania
The satellite-powered community WiFi service provides high-speed connectivity to locations beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.
Senegal embraces Starlink to connect the future
Elon Musk, SpaceX's CEO and chief engineer, announced the development on Wednesday.
Orange Côte d'Ivoire intros satellite broadband
The telco said the initiative, which uses Eutelsat's KONNECT satellite, represents a watershed moment in the company's commitment to digital inclusion, augmenting its existing portfolio of fibre and mobile broadband.
Nigeria to use satellite for crime prevention
Government agencies said the project marked a milestone in enhancing accountability and enforcing compliance within Nigeria’s space and economic sectors.
Nigeria initiates satellite-to-mobile regulation revolution
The regulator is gathering information to guide decisions on spectrum management, coexistence with terrestrial networks, licensing models, competition, consumer protection, security, and investment incentives.