Broadband

Cameroon bans Elon Musk's Starlink

The decision to ban Starlink comes after the government expressed concerns about national security and unfair competition.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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19 Apr

Kenya accelerates fibre rollout target

The government says it has revised the traditional practice of laying cables on the ground in favour of using existing infrastructure from the Kenya Power and Lighting Company to connect citizens.
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19 Apr

Broadband connections in Nigeria are increasing gradually

The Nigerian Communication Commission says the country's broadband internet connections climbed by 1.3 percent month over month in February to 93.4 million.
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Sedna, Haivision partner to bring video solutions to African mines

Increasing demand for improved safety, monitoring, and operational excellence coincide with the African mining sector’s adoption of technologies to improve efficiency.
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Tigo Tanzania unveil new fibre products for home, business

The launch of Tigo Fibre marks the first time in Tanzania that fibre-to-the-home and fibre-to-the-business services will be made available.
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16 Apr

SEACOM launches LEO satellite service for enterprise clients

Satellite technology is gaining traction on the African continent, with telecom companies and authorities agreeing to use it to advance the continent's economic goals.
1:30
15 Apr

Malawi exec criticises Africa for falling behind on IXPs

According to Brian Longwe, CEO of Converged Technology Networks, effective Internet traffic interchange between networks is critical for a robust Internet in Africa.
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9 Apr

MTN Uganda seeks to close digital divide with WakaNet deals

The telco launched the various packages, including fibre-based connectivity.
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South Africa speeds up project to connect citizens

South Africa says it has connected over 740,000 households to the internet this year, primarily through 4,250 Wi-Fi hotspots.
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Mar 22, 2024

Meta's 2Africa cable landing a windfall for African economies

At 45,000 km, 2Africa is the world's longest undersea cable, connecting 33 countries with 46 landing points in Africa, Europe, and Asia when completed.
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Mar 15, 2024

MTN, Government launch Connect Rwanda 2.0

The telco launched 4G-enabled smartphone, IKOSORA+, as part of the Connect Rwanda 2.0 campaign during a ceremony in Kirehe.
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Mar 15, 2024

Angola turns to SACS cable to minimise internet interruptions

The SACS cable system connects Angola directly to Brazil and from there to the United States and Europe.