John Omo

Telecom regulators seek adoption of a single emergency number

The authorities want Member States to consider introducing a globally harmonised emergency number to supplement current domestic emergency numbers.
Nixon Kanali
3:00
Nov 9, 2022

Addressing network availability can trigger broadband explosion in Africa

Informa Tech and Huawei host fourth Broadband Africa Forum at AfricaCom 2022.
3:50
Nov 9, 2022

Africa’s economic revival hinges on digital innovation says ATU

General Secretary John Omo delivers keynote address at ministerial forum on sidelines of AfricaCom 2022 in Cape Town.
3:50
Nov 8, 2022

At just 5%, Africa’s IPv6 deployment is far behind global rate

Industry experts cite lack of awareness as Huawei partners African Telecommunications Union and African Union to launch the Africa IPv6 Development White Paper.
3:30
Nov 7, 2022

Uganda’s tech minister lambasts Facebook in discussion on social media’s relevance to digital economy

Delegates from Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia attend Ministerial Forum for Developing Africa’s Digital Economy, hosted by Huawei on the sidelines of the annual 2022 AfricaCom.
4:00
Nov 12, 2021

Still much work ahead to digitally transform Africa

At Digital Africa Summit, AfricaCom 2021, the continent’s skills base and approach to transformation dominated discussion.
2:50

Africa’s tech ecosystem calls for consensus on spectrum management

Achieving consensus on spectrum management will play a major role in addressing shortfalls.
1:40
Jun 25, 2021

Huawei, African Telecoms Union partner in digital drive

The parties say the deal is aimed at strengthening Africa’s ability to grasp the full potential of digital technologies and the digital economy.
3:00

Ericsson, ATU ink spectrum recommendations agreement

Telco and organisation announce MoU to govern the rollout of spectrum recommendations to support Africa’s journey to a knowledge economy.
1:40
Feb 12, 2021

AFRINC, ATU commit to stable, robust internet in Africa

Organisations sign MoU to enhance capacity on IPv6 migration, internet performance.
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New project launched to connect rural Africa

Mozilla, ATU sign MoU to cement initiative and address urgent need for communications infrastructure.
4:30
Mar 24, 2020

Telecoms, networks vital in response to COVID-19

ITU launches platform to protect telecommunication networks and support fight against pandemic.