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Lezeth Khoza
Intern portals journalist
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Zambia deploys Starlink to key public institutions

The project comes as Zambia aims to bring 80% of its population into the digital economy by 2026.
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10 Jun

SORA Technology raises $4.8m to expand across Africa

The funds, according to the business, will allow it to speed product development, scale local operations, and hire new talent.
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Eutelsat, Orange extend connectivity alliance

By merging OneWeb's satellite coverage with its terrestrial networks, Orange pledges to provide continuity of service and increased security as part of a digital inclusion strategy.
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Nigeria broadens digital trade through Itana alliance

The partnership sees the government offer its support and resources to leverage the potential of digital free zones to create 100,000 high-value jobs over the next five years.
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30 May

Orange Egypt 5G initiative gets financial backing

The funding includes €39 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and around €35.6 million from Banque Misr's Dubai office.
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29 May

TerraPay partners Wave Mobile Money in Mali

The partnership aims to leverage TerraPay's global payment network and facilitate remittance flows into Mali.
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29 May

MTN MoMo, Onafriq partner on remittances in South Sudan

MTN MoMo said its relationship with Onafriq gives convenience to customers who wish to send money back home from the diaspora.
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28 May

SmartSwitch advances financial inclusion in Botswana

The fintech has launched a biometric-enabled smart card platform aimed at the country's underserved and underbanked communities.
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27 May

North Africa dominates smartphone shipments

Africa's smartphone market began 2025 on a strong note, with regional shipments increasing for the eighth straight quarter, according to Canalys.
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27 May

Nigerian regulator reigns in telcos over network outages

The Nigerian Communications Commission has demanded that service providers notify the cause of the service disruption, the affected locations, and the projected time of restoration in advance.
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New tower enhances connectivity in rural Zambia

According to the Zambian government, the new tower is part of a 51-communication tower project aimed at improving connectivity.
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IHS Nigeria, NSCDC partner to safeguard infrastructure

IHS Towers and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps plan to develop and implement measures to protect telecoms infrastructure.