Starlink, Vodacom bring hope to flood-hit Mozambique

Both firms believe this collaboration marks a pivotal step in public-private partnerships and reinforces a shared vision to accelerate digital transformation.

The government says it is committed to the protection of privacy, good governance and the ethical and responsible use of the digital space.

The telco has pledged funds to provide emergency humanitarian relief, support community rebuilding activities, and aid affected families in their recovery.

To enhance rural connectivity, the projects will include the installation of network towers in 21 districts in Malawi and 60 mobile phone stations in Mozambique.

The agreement between TMCEL and WIOCC will enhance Mozambique’s digital backbone and improve network resilience.

The initiative will improve real-time disaster monitoring, early warning systems, and predictive flood modelling, allowing the country to prevent climate-related calamities.

Netblocks said on Thursday that live analytics revealed restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in Mozambique.

Reports indicated the connection was re-established on Saturday, but some citizens still complained the internet was inaccessible.

The government commended the company at the recently concluded Huawei 2024 Seeds for the Future Programme Award Ceremony.

The Central Bank imposed transactional limitations on electronic currency institutions and required them to classify their clients based on risk assessment.

One of the fibre links crosses Eswatini while the other follows the Komati Port route.

The company says it is the first undersea cable to land in the country's north, and a data facility has also opened in the same city.