ATU

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2:10
Aug 20, 2018

Kenya's John Omo to head African Telecommunications Union

Communications Authority executive takes over as Secretary General for the next four years.
2:40
Aug 15, 2018

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.
2:10
Apr 11, 2018

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.