Telecom Namibia's 5G trials expected to start in 2026
The telco is contemplating a substantial infrastructure investment, including 500 base stations, with 5G testing scheduled for 2026.
Alfred Shilongo
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Google announces AI centre to combat food insecurity
As part of a UN initiative to get its Sustainable Development Goals back on track, Google is establishing the AI food security centre.
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ZTE to build smartphone plant in Zambia
Zambia and ZTE signed the agreement to set the factory this week in Shenzhen.
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Cameroon, Plan International give girls digital boost
Plan International, mobile operators and government this week committed to advocate for girls’ equitable access to ICT.
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Zambia presses ahead with controversial US$210m CCTV camera project
Despite announcing a stop to all pending digital projects, the country’s government has made an exception with the safe city initiative.
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Biden tightens screws on Huawei, ZTE
US president Joe Biden signs the Secure Equipment Act, a law that targets firms deemed to pose a national security threat to America.
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Huawei revenue to 'shrug off' trade war
The US ban is unlikely to dent Huawei’s revenue anytime soon, boosted by its domestic market China and the EMEA region, says GlobalData.
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GSMA welcomes 5G-focused global spectrum treaty
Oragnisation responds to the key outcome of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 hosted in Egypt recently.
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MTN, ZTE showcase Africa's first live 5G video call
Spectrum allocation remains a glaring outstanding feature in South Africa's race to 5G commercial rollout.
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How will 'unfriendly' China respond to Africa's cryptocurrency opportunity?
BitPesa executive shares her view on the Asian country's current stance and what needs to change.
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ZTE pegs Pre5G's Africa success on connectivity challenge
Multinational tech firm believes solution is ideally positioned as an interim measure to help with spectrum, 4G and other market realities.
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MTN Ghana listing to kick off this month
MTN has received all required regulatory approvals to proceed with its IPO in Ghana.