EFT Corp assists Kenyan SACCOs develop payments platform

Relevant ministers, national regulatory agencies, policymakers, and experts recently met in Mbabane, Eswatini, to discuss the bloc's new broadband ambitions.

MTN says the tech hub has computer desktops, reliable internet connectivity, and solar power, providing vital digital access to the community.

As part of its nationwide 4G rollout, Safaricom Ethiopia has relaunched its network in Arbaminch and partnered with Mary Joy Ethiopia to support a newly built care centre for homeless elders and orphans.

Nigeria and Chinese Galaxy Space to collaborate on technology transfer initiatives, including training Nigerian engineers how to build and run satellites.

The companies will assist service providers in rural and underserved Africa by providing government-approved telecom equipment, as well as training and technical support.

The consortium says the project is intended to provide unprecedented capacity and promote seamless, dependable connectivity between the three continents.

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

The company says Kevin Kaburu has a proven track record in infrastructure sales, strategic partnerships, and regional business expansion across the continent

MTN Zambia says it will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across rural, peri-urban, and underserved regions.

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

According to the ITU, African women continue to lack digital skills such as using the internet, installing apps, sending emails, and coding.