Telecom regulators seek adoption of a single emergency number
The authorities want Member States to consider introducing a globally harmonised emergency number to supplement current domestic emergency numbers.
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Addressing network availability can trigger broadband explosion in Africa
Informa Tech and Huawei host fourth Broadband Africa Forum at AfricaCom 2022.
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Africa’s economic revival hinges on digital innovation says ATU
General Secretary John Omo delivers keynote address at ministerial forum on sidelines of AfricaCom 2022 in Cape Town.
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At just 5%, Africa’s IPv6 deployment is far behind global rate
Industry experts cite lack of awareness as Huawei partners African Telecommunications Union and African Union to launch the Africa IPv6 Development White Paper.
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Uganda’s tech minister lambasts Facebook in discussion on social media’s relevance to digital economy
Delegates from Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia attend Ministerial Forum for Developing Africa’s Digital Economy, hosted by Huawei on the sidelines of the annual 2022 AfricaCom.
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Still much work ahead to digitally transform Africa
At Digital Africa Summit, AfricaCom 2021, the continent’s skills base and approach to transformation dominated discussion.
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Africa’s tech ecosystem calls for consensus on spectrum management
Achieving consensus on spectrum management will play a major role in addressing shortfalls.
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Huawei, African Telecoms Union partner in digital drive
The parties say the deal is aimed at strengthening Africa’s ability to grasp the full potential of digital technologies and the digital economy.
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Ericsson, ATU ink spectrum recommendations agreement
Telco and organisation announce MoU to govern the rollout of spectrum recommendations to support Africa’s journey to a knowledge economy.
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AFRINC, ATU commit to stable, robust internet in Africa
Organisations sign MoU to enhance capacity on IPv6 migration, internet performance.
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New project launched to connect rural Africa
Mozilla, ATU sign MoU to cement initiative and address urgent need for communications infrastructure.
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Telecoms, networks vital in response to COVID-19
ITU launches platform to protect telecommunication networks and support fight against pandemic.