Cairo Summit charts new course for telecom regulation
The MEA regulatory summit highlighted the importance of transparency, network performance insights, and strategic 5G rollouts in shaping the region’s digital future.
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Nigeria unveils fibre-to-hostel initiative
The initiative intends to provide dedicated fibre-optic connectivity, secure Wi-Fi access, and real-time performance monitoring directly to student hostels.
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Uganda launches Internet-for-all pilot
Uganda says it will have access to the internet for all, with the goal of transforming people's lives and the economy.
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Kenya, World Bank deepen cross-border connectivity
The two parties are collaborating on a 740-kilometer fibre-optic connectivity between Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.
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Starlink download speed outperforms local ISPs
When it comes to upload speed Ookla said Kenya dominates, with Ghana and Rwanda also showing strong performances.
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MTN Group broadens connectivity reach into rural areas
The telco expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas.
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Zamtel plans to roll out 600 4G/5G sites
The telco said the modernisation and upgrade of the 4G/5G network in Chalala will drive growth and help empower enterprising people in the community.
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Angola Cables becomes DE-CIX premium wholesale reseller
Angola Cables, one of Africa's top ICT providers and submarine cable specialists, has been selected as a DE-CIX reseller for interconnection.
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African mining firms turn to AI for growth, productivity
African Mining Week will look into how African projects are using digital tools to improve mineral extraction and increase local beneficiation.
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MTN Group taps Meta to enhance voice, video calls
The partnership would improve the quality and dependability of voice and video calls on real-time calling apps like WhatsApp in 12 MTN countries.
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Ahead of G20 Summit, SA pushes for an innovation fund
The minister urges participants to commit to expanding the digital innovation ecosystem across all countries.
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GSMA applauds MTN, Airtel for network sharing
GSMA says network sharing agreements reflect international best practices critical to reducing cost and improving efficiencies of digital infrastructure roll out.