Starlink back online after software failure
Overall connectivity was down to 16%. Users in the US and Europe began experiencing the outage at around 9pm SAST, with over 200 000 reports globally.
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Tanzania, Kenya boost cross-border connectivity with fibre link
The Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation says the new cross-border fibre link aims to strengthen digital competitiveness, expand the scope of high-speed communication services, and stimulate the growth of the digital economy for East Africa.
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Burundi, Zambia agree underwater fibre connection
The MoU was signed at the recent Digital Government Africa Summit, held in Zambia and further strengthens the country's ambition to be a regional ICT hub.
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10 African countries receive broadband boost
The program supports efforts to promote digital connectivity in African countries where internet access is still limited in most places.
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Smart Burundi, Kirusa partner on InstaVoice offering
Companies believe solution will make a difference to network, customer experience.
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Econet secures US$500m loan through ZTE
Senior company executives commit to MoU to facilitate network equipment supply.
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WorldRemit mobile money receipt service in Burundi
Service provider links up with EcoCash mobile wallet.
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Burundi shuts down internet access
Global human rights group AccessNow has written to UN and AU to ensure freedom of expression.
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Econet bags Telecel Globe operations in Burundi, CAR
VimpelCom has sold its stake to Econet Wireless for $65 million.
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VimpelCom partners with WhatsApp
Global telecoms firm, which has African operations, inks agreement with instant messaging service.
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VimpelCom reports 127% drop in sub-Saharan Africa earnings
European headquartered telco’s African unit Telecel Globe reports poor revenues, earnings.
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Econet Solar eyes East Africa with prepaid power device
Device dubbed the ‘HomePowerStation’ has been sold in nations such as Zimbabwe.