AfriLabs, ATU unite 500 hubs to boost innovation

The International Telecommunications Union ranked the East African country first in its most recent ICT Regulatory Tracker.

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

The Congolese regulator granted Starlink the license, having previously opposed the introduction of the satellite internet service in March 2024.

Mbulo has been occupying this position since October 2024, and the appointment was confirmed yesterday.

The United Nations Technology Agency has expressed worry over Africa's lack of advanced digital skills in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things.

The consortium said if smartphones were priced at around $20, an additional 270 million Africans would be able to purchase them, potentially narrowing the usage gap by 23%.

The program supports efforts to promote digital connectivity in African countries where internet access is still limited in most places.

Elle International is funding the project that will drive gender equality and empowerment through the provision of digital platforms, smart solutions and data.

On International Girls in ICT Day, the ITU’s secretary-general believes the ICT sector must cultivate and empower female talent while also increasing top-level representation.

South Africa's Internet penetration is three percentage points above the Southern African average, and one percentage point above the global average, according to Q-KON.

East African nation earned 110 votes at a conference in South Korea.