Digital divide

Regulator grants Starlink license in Somalia

The Somali regulator says Starlink’s entry in the East Africa country will enhance internet coverage and significantly improve digital inclusion nationwide.
Lezeth Khoza
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28 Mar

Malawi to connect 500 facilities in rural areas

The Digital Acceleration Malawi Project is supported by the World Bank with a grant of $150 million.
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Mar 11, 2025

Zambia intensifies initiative to empower youths with digital skills

The  project is part of government efforts to bridge the digital divide and equip the next generation with the tools they need to prosper in an increasingly digital world.
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Mar 5, 2025

Orange, Eutelsat form satellite partnership across MEA

Initially, deployment will encompass Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of gradually spreading to all countries in the region.
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Feb 3, 2025

MTN Zambia deploys customer service AI assistant

MTN says its new innovation platform will allow customers access information efficiently.
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ITU laments Africa's lack of skills in new technologies

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.
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Jan 28, 2025

Experts believe cables, satellites will fix Africa's connectivity woes

Industry analysts predict LEO satellite services will play an important role in connecting previously unconnected areas.
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Nov 4, 2024

Ghana unveils 5G, accelerates digital transformation

The President stated that 5G would play a critical role in promoting Ghana's digital transformation agenda.
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Oct 29, 2024

ProFuturo, ATC partner to close digital divide in Nigeria

The coalition aims to positively impact the lives of over 30,000 children in Africa and Latin America.
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Sep 26, 2024

Musk launches charm offensive with African leaders at the UN

Musk had meetings with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Lesotho Prime Minister Same Matekane, and Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba.
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Orange hastens digital inclusion drive in Botswana

65 primary schools have receive donations as part of Orange’s nationwide initiative and the company plans to expand the project.
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Satellite helps bridge digital divide in Africa

There are many remote regions all around Africa where it is easy to feel isolated from the rest of the world.