ICT Ministers promote future-oriented, intelligent digital infrastructure for Africa
The Forum was co-organised by the ATU and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) of South Africa, with the aim of advancing the digital transformation agenda in Africa.
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Addressing network availability can trigger broadband explosion in Africa
Informa Tech and Huawei host fourth Broadband Africa Forum at AfricaCom 2022.
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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.
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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.
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Africa’s tech ecosystem calls for consensus on spectrum management
Achieving consensus on spectrum management will play a major role in addressing shortfalls.
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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.
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AFRINC, ATU commit to stable, robust internet in Africa
Organisations sign MoU to enhance capacity on IPv6 migration, internet performance.
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Telecoms, networks vital in response to COVID-19
ITU launches platform to protect telecommunication networks and support fight against pandemic.
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Kenya's John Omo to head African Telecommunications Union
Communications Authority executive takes over as Secretary General for the next four years.
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Africa must act or otherwise lose out on 4th industrial revolution
African Preparatory Meeting convenes in Nairobi ahead of ITU PP-18 scheduled for October.
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Uganda to compete for ITU Council representation
One of 13 places for Africa on the highest policy-making body of the ITU will be contested in elections scheduled for take place later this year.
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Africa's poor use of spectrum for IMT worries the ATU
Situation due to lack of enabling environment, approach to spectrum management says ATU official.