DRC becomes latest African nation to embrace Starlink

The investment will be used to expand 4G coverage in Madagascar and Tanzania, as well as to support the rollout of 5G sites.

Smits' new role will focus on driving strategy and digital transformation collaboration in Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ethiopia.

The government says  this initiative will transform all sectors of the DRC's economy by reducing identity fraud and cyber-crime to protect the country's digital future.

According to a senior Visa executive, digital identities are one way to minimise regulatory red tape for fintech start-up innovation.

The solutions allow decision-makers and legislators to map urbanisation and identify energy and infrastructure needs for developing towns.

Orange Smart Energies says the platform is now open to energy producers in Africa and the Middle East and it guarantees payment via mobile money.

Vivek Badrinath joins the company board of directors from Vantage Towers where he served as CEO and board chair.

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.

The AXIAN Telecom subsidiary will use the funds to increase access to quality mobile connectivity and assist the country’s digital transformation.

According to a joint statement, the deal grants GVA access to the usage of Fast Congo-operated and maintained facilities.

Al Americani, CEO of Vodacom DR Congo, spoke to ITWeb Africa about its testing of network upgrades, its infrastructure challenges and the key role that mobile money plays in its offering to the country.