Consortium to contruct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 cable system
The consortium says the project is intended to provide unprecedented capacity and promote seamless, dependable connectivity between the three continents.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.