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ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

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ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN

ZTE and CIMB Expand Strategic Partnership to Support 5G Deployment and Digital Infrastructure across ASEAN

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UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity

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UAE Launches World’s First Commercial U6GHz Network, Advancing Path to 10Gbps Connectivity
Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia

Indosat bets on inclusive AI to reach every corner of Indonesia

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How connectivity is powering rural revival in Guangxi

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AI-Powered Networks: The Value Multiplier for Enterprise Digital Intelligent Transformation

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MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

MTN and UNHCR to connect displaced people in African countries

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SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad

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SES brings satellite connectivity to refugees in Chad
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Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

Humanitarian Comms
Mobily and Ooredoo pledge US$2.2b for ITU Partner2Connect projects

UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa

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UNICEF announces procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa
Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

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Humanitarian Comms
Eutelsat and unconnected.org to bring community Wi-Fi to Tanzania

South & Central Asia Updates

Veon’s Banglalink to offer Starlink Mobile D2C service in Bangladesh

Veon’s Banglalink to offer Starlink Mobile D2C service in Bangladesh

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Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom cooperate on subsea connectivity

Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom cooperate on subsea connectivity

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Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

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Digital divide in developing markets persists despite connection growth: ITU

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Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless

Mtel Banja Luka to test AI RAN tech from Parallel Wireless

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
08 April 2026
10270 views
  • Central and Eastern Europe
  • MTEL
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Parallel Wireless
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Open RAN

Open RAN vendor Parallel Wireless says it has extended its collaboration with Mtel Banja Luka, Telekom Srbija’s Bosnia and Herzegovina unit, to test AI RAN technology.

Philippines operator Globe joins Candle submarine cable consortium

Philippines operator Globe joins Candle submarine cable consortium

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
07 April 2026
8177 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Capacity
  • Globe Telecom
  • Connectivity
  • Softbank
  • Submarine Cable
  • Low Latency
  • 5G
  • Generative AI
  • Candle Cable System

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has joined the Candle Cable System consortium, an approximately 8,000 kilometre submarine cable system connecting Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2028.

Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

Mastercard to roll out authenticated agentic transactions in ASEAN

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Consumer Ecosystems
07 April 2026
9729 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Malaysia
  • Google
  • Singapore
  • Mastercard
  • Payments
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Agentic transaction

Payment giant Mastercard has announced what it describes as a major step forward in its ASEAN AI strategy with the successful rollout of authenticated agentic transactions across multiple ASEAN markets, alongside plans to establish a new regional AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore.

Thaicom announces agreement with Amazon Leo

Thaicom announces agreement with Amazon Leo

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
07 April 2026
6903 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Thailand
  • Thaicom
  • Amazon
  • Satellite Internet
  • LEO Satellite
  • Amazon Leo
  • TC 142 Company

Thaicom, a leading Asian satellite operator and spacetech company, has announced that its subsidiary, TC 142 Company, has entered into an agreement with Amazon Leo, Amazon’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.

Oman launches 6G study as ITU examines 6G performance requirements

Oman launches 6G study as ITU examines 6G performance requirements

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Regulation
07 April 2026
7154 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • ITU
  • Spectrum
  • Oman
  • Digital Divide
  • United Nations
  • Omani Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
  • 6G

A preliminary study has been launched to assess the readiness for deploying sixth generation (6G) telecommunications networks in Oman, albeit many elements of 6G itself are still being defined.

Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license

Flutterwave secures Nigerian banking license

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Regulation
06 April 2026
7830 views
  • Apps
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Money Transfer
  • Nigeria
  • Payments
  • Banking
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  • Financial Services
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  • Flutterwave
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African payments technology company Flutterwave has announced that it has secured a Nigerian banking license.

Equatorial Guinea considers accessing Medusa subsea cable

Equatorial Guinea considers accessing Medusa subsea cable

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
06 April 2026
7384 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Capacity
  • ACE
  • Subsea Cable
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Medusa
  • Digital Infrastructure

According to a number of recent news reports, the government of Equatorial Guinea is considering joining the Medusa subsea cable to improve network stability.

Presight to support digital transformation in three African countries

Presight to support digital transformation in three African countries

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Service Management
06 April 2026
9074 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Analytics
  • Data
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Gabon
  • Burkina Faso
  • Service Delivery
  • Digital Transformation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automation
  • Cybersecurity
  • MoU
  • Platforms
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • Presight

Presight, a global AI company that designs intelligent systems for governments and critical infrastructure, says it has recently signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support each country’s digital transformation initiatives.

Jazz and Huawei deploy solar power gear to 1,000 base stations

Jazz and Huawei deploy solar power gear to 1,000 base stations

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John Tanner
Category: Energy & Sustainability
06 April 2026
8531 views
  • Central South Asia
  • solar power
  • Huawei
  • Pakistan
  • Veon
  • Jazz

Huawei and Jazz, Veon Group’s telco subsidiary in Pakistan, announced on Friday that they have deployed solar power systems across 1,000 base station sites nationwide, with a total installed capacity of 13 MW.

Ericsson and du trial 5G FWA with extended-range mmWave

Ericsson and du trial 5G FWA with extended-range mmWave

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
06 April 2026
7690 views
  • Ericsson
  • UAE
  • du
  • mmWave
  • FWA
  • 5G SA

UAE telco du announced on Sunday it has successfully completed a proof of concept (PoC) with Ericsson using millimeter-wave extended range technology to provide 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) in residential areas across the UAE.

Vodacom Tanzania invests US$28m to upgrade M-Pesa platform

Vodacom Tanzania invests US$28m to upgrade M-Pesa platform

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John Tanner
Category: Mobile Finance
06 April 2026
9592 views
  • Investment
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Mobile Money
  • M-Pesa
  • Vodacom Tanzania

Vodacom Tanzania says it has modernised its M-Pesa platform via a US$28 million strategic investment to make its mobile money service more reliable and secure.

Peru’s MiFibra boosts fibre offering with XGS-PON tech from ZTE

Peru’s MiFibra boosts fibre offering with XGS-PON tech from ZTE

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John Tanner
Category: Optical & Fixed Networks
06 April 2026
8237 views
  • Latin America
  • Peru
  • ZTE
  • Fibre Broadband
  • XGS-PON

ZTE revealed on Friday that Peruvian ISP MiFibra has commercially deployed its XGS-PON technology to boost its fibre home broadband access speeds and expand its market reach.

Maziv promises major investment in network connectivity across South Africa

Maziv promises major investment in network connectivity across South Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Investment
03 April 2026
9663 views
  • Investment
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • South Africa
  • Vodacom
  • Connectivity
  • Internet Access
  • ICASA
  • Dark Fibre Africa
  • Fibre Networks
  • Vumatel
  • Maziv
  • Competition Commission

South African open-access fibre network provider Maziv has announced a major investment to expand its network connectivity across South Africa over the next five to seven years.

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

ZTE’s Super-N Platform boosts energy efficiency

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Staff Writer
Category: Energy & Sustainability
02 April 2026
14121 views
  • ZTE
  • Energy Efficiency
  • 5G
  • Digital Transformation
  • Partner Video

5G networks are accelerating the digital transformation of society, driving inclusive economic growth and helping to bridge the digital divide.

Bharti Airtel is the world’s second-largest operator, says GSMA Intelligence

Bharti Airtel is the world’s second-largest operator, says GSMA Intelligence

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Operators
02 April 2026
10280 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • China Mobile
  • China Unicom
  • China Telecom
  • GSMA
  • Bharti Airtel
  • Subscriber Numbers
  • Airtel Africa
  • Reliance Jio
  • SpaceX
  • GSMA Intelligence
  • Eutelsat OneWeb

India-headquartered Bharti Airtel is now the world’s second-largest operator, according to data from GSMA Intelligence, a source of data and analysis covering the full mobile industry and owned by industry association the GSMA.

Microsoft commits US$41bn to boost Thailand’s cloud and AI ambitions

Microsoft commits US$1bn to boost Thailand’s cloud and AI ambitions

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Manny Pham
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
02 April 2026
12138 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Thailand
  • Microsoft

Microsoft has outlined plans to expand its presence in Thailand with a US$1 billion investment in cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years.

Is Amazon gearing up to buy Globalstar?

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Investment
02 April 2026
7008 views
  • SES
  • IPO
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Intelsat
  • Amazon
  • Globalstar
  • Satellite Services
  • SpaceX
  • Satellite Internet
  • Starlink
  • Lynk Global
  • LEO Satellite
  • Omnispace
  • Amazon Leo

Amazon is reportedly in talks to buy the satellite group Globalstar, potentially bolstering its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite business, Amazon Leo, which is emerging as a competitor to satellite internet constellation Starlink.

SpaceX files for potential blockbuster IPO as valuation targets US$1.75 trillion

SpaceX files for potential blockbuster IPO as valuation targets US$1.75 trillion

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Manny Pham
Category: Satellite Networks
02 April 2026
7228 views
  • Satellite
  • SpaceX
  • Starlink

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly submitted applications for its long-rumoured IPO in the US, a public offering expected to rank among the largest in market history.

Ethio Telecom launches digital signature platform for govt services

Ethio Telecom launches digital signature platform for govt services

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John Tanner
Category: Operators
02 April 2026
9493 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Ethio Telecom
  • Ethiopia
  • Digital Services
  • e-Government
  • Digital Security
  • Digital Authentication

State-owned Ethio Telecom announced on Wednesday it has launched a national digital signature platform for document authentication and attorney licensing in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the Federal Documents Authentication and Registration Service.

Helios Towers to invest US$100m for DRC infrastructure expansion

Helios Towers to invest US$100m for DRC infrastructure expansion

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John Tanner
Category: Investment
02 April 2026
8349 views
  • Investment
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Helios Towers
  • Network Expansion
  • Telecom Towers
  • DRC

Telecoms infrastructure provider Helios Towers has unveiled a plan to invest US$100 million to expand its telecoms infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with backing from the National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANAPI).

Turkcell, Turk Telekom and Vodafone Turkey launch 5G services

Turkcell, Turk Telekom and Vodafone Turkey launch 5G services

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John Tanner
Category: Wireless Networks
02 April 2026
11396 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Turkey
  • Turk Telekom
  • Turkcell
  • Vodafone Turkey
  • 5G rollout
  • 5G Services

Turkey officially joined the 5G era on Wednesday after the country’s three main mobile operators – Turkcell, Turk Telekom and Vodafone Turkey – launched 5G services in all 81 provincial centres.

Loan facility for BDx will support Indonesian data centre growth

Loan facility for BDx will support Indonesian data centre growth

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Data Centres & Networks
02 April 2026
13145 views
  • Investment
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Data Centres
  • Indonesia
  • Loans
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • Hyperscalers
  • GPUs
  • BDx Data Centers

BDx Data Centers, an owner and operator of data centres in Asia, has announced the successful close of a US$320 million loan facility, marking what it calls a major milestone in the company’s commitment to building world-class digital infrastructure across Asia.

Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators

Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators

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Manny Pham
Category: Vendors
01 April 2026
20681 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Nokia
  • Features
  • MWC26

At this year’s MWC, much of the industry conversation centred on AI, automation and the next wave of network innovation. But for Nokia, the reality facing many operators - particularly in emerging markets - is more complex.

Mastercard enhances digital payment offering in Africa

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
01 April 2026
8501 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Kenya
  • Zambia
  • Senegal
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Zimbabwe
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Mastercard
  • Sierra Leone
  • Orange Money
  • Fintech
  • Mobile Wallets
  • Digital Payments
  • Platforms
  • Scale

Payment giant Mastercard is back in the news in Africa with digital finance announcements affecting consumers in Sierra Leone and businesses in five other African countries.

Paratus Group launches connectivity solution for Africa’s essential service organisations

Paratus Group launches connectivity solution for Africa’s essential service organisations

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
01 April 2026
7486 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Agriculture
  • Connectivity
  • Remote Communities
  • Monitoring
  • Health
  • Emergency Response
  • Remote Services
  • Distance Learning
  • Low Latency
  • Starlink
  • LEO Satellite
  • Paratus Group

Pan-African telco, Paratus Group, has launched Paratus Essential Access, a solution designed by Paratus and powered by LEO satellite operator Starlink to deliver priority satellite connectivity to communities and emergency services organisations at the heart of Africa’s remote communities.

Es’hailSat and EgyptSat sign MENA VSAT deal

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Satellite Networks
01 April 2026
10213 views
  • Middle East North Africa
  • Capacity
  • VSAT
  • Qatar
  • Egypt
  • Satellite Services
  • Es'hailSat
  • Teleport
  • EgyptSat

Satellite services and solutions providers Qatar-based Es’hailSat and EgyptSat have signed a multi-year satellite capacity agreement, enabling EgyptSat to provide VSAT services to its customer base in Egypt and across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Huawei holds steady as industry headwinds persist

Huawei holds steady as industry headwinds persist

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Manny Pham
Category: Vendors
01 April 2026
8691 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Huawei

Huawei reported broadly stable financial performance for 2025, striking a note of resilience at a time when much of the global technology sector has been grappling with volatility and shifting investment cycles.

Hitachi and MOL plan to convert old ships into floating data centres

Hitachi and MOL plan to convert old ships into floating data centres

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John Tanner
Category: Data Centres & Networks
01 April 2026
7119 views
  • Global
  • Data Centres
  • Shipping
  • Recycling
  • Hyperscale
  • Water Management

Hitachi and its IT managed services arm Hitachi Systems have signed an MoU with Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) to develop and operate “floating data centres” (FDCs) converted from second-hand ships.

Wingu Africa brings WCX cloud platform to Ethiopia

Wingu Africa brings WCX cloud platform to Ethiopia

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John Tanner
Category: Cloud & Virtualisation
01 April 2026
7525 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Cloud Services
  • Ethiopia
  • Cloud Platform
  • wingu.africa

East African neutral data centre operator Wingu Africa launched its new Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX) in Ethiopia on Tuesday, offering a private cloud platform tailored specifically for local businesses.

African ministers commit to continental approach on telecoms infrastructure

African ministers commit to continental approach on telecoms infrastructure

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John Tanner
Category: Regulation
01 April 2026
7336 views
  • Infrastructure
  • Africa
  • Digital Divide
  • Digital Inclusion
  • African Union
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Digital Infrastructure
  • Interconnectivity

African ministers and partners have adopted a declaration agreeing to develop telecoms infrastructure as a strategic pan-African foundation for sovereignty, resilience, inclusion and economic transformation.

Airtel’s Nxtra gets US$1b injection to expand data centre business

Airtel’s Nxtra gets US$1b injection to expand data centre business

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John Tanner
Category: Investment
01 April 2026
12705 views
  • Investment
  • India
  • Data Centres
  • Bharti Airtel
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • South Asia
  • Nxtra Data Limited
  • Nxtra by Airtel

Bharti Airtel’s data centre subsidiary Nxtra has secured an investment deal worth US$1 billion from Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle and Anchorage Capital via their respective affiliates to expand its network across India and accelerate growth.

Instant payments system promises quick access for gig workers

Instant payments system promises quick access for gig workers

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Mobile Finance
31 March 2026
14747 views
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Kenya
  • M-Pesa
  • GCash
  • APIs
  • Mobile Wallets
  • AliPay
  • Digital Finance
  • Thunes
  • Cross-border Payments
  • Ontop

Global payment infrastructure provider Thunes says it has launched a direct-to-workforce cross-border payout solution that allows businesses to pay remote overseas teams, freelancers and gig workers instantly.

Cambodia passes law to curb cross-border scam operations

Cambodia passes law to curb cross-border scam operations

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Regulation
31 March 2026
9031 views
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Cambodia
  • Fraud
  • Law
  • Hong Kong
  • Scam calls

Cambodia’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a draft law targeting telecom and online fraud, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to curb cross-border scam operations and strengthen enforcement frameworks.

South Africa unveils connectivity investment roadmap

South Africa unveils connectivity investment roadmap

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Vaughan O'Grady
Category: Investment
31 March 2026
7254 views
  • Investment
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • ITU
  • South Africa
  • High Speed Broadband
  • World Bank
  • Digital Connectivity
  • Development Bank of Southern Africa
  • National Planning Commission

Development financial institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the National Planning Commission (NPC), an advisory body and think tank appointed by the country’s president, have announced the completion of South Africa’s Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap to 2035.

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To the max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app

Devices & Platforms
To the Max? Orange has high hopes for African super app
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity

Consumer Ecosystems
Orange MEA: creating trust through digital inclusivity
A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?

A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?

Satellite Networks
A direct line from LEO: problem or opportunity?
Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators

Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators

Vendors
Nokia on the evolving priorities of emerging market operators
Emerging market operators push for tighter LEO satellite rules as competitive tensions rise

Emerging market operators push for tighter LEO satellite rules as competitive tensions rise

Satellite Networks
Emerging market operators push for tighter LEO satellite rules as competitive tensions rise
Orange targets 75 million users for Max It super app as Africa growth accelerates

Orange targets 75 million users for Max It super app as Africa growth accelerates

Operators
Orange targets 75 million users for Max It super app as Africa growth accelerates

MENA - Latest News

Operators help to drive digital transformation in Algeria and Egypt

Operators help to drive digital transformation in Algeria and Egypt

Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt

Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt

Events

InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE

Enterprise Ecosystems
InfraX and Ericsson announce smart utility deal for UAE
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation

Cloud & Virtualisation
Huawei Unveils AI-Powered Intelligent Operations Solutions at GITEX GLOBAL, Driving Industrial Digital Transformation
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems

Enterprise Ecosystems
AI seen as a driving force for more inclusive and efficient education systems
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia

Vendors
Huawei unveils ‘GovTech1.0’ framework to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East and Central Asia
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions

Enterprise Ecosystems
CMI and Yango partner for digital enterprise solutions
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment

Cybersecurity
Beyon announces cybersecurity deal and major Jordan investment
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STT GDC Philippines announces renewables deal

STT GDC Philippines announces renewables deal

PTCL and Indus Cloud to deliver Huawei Cloud stack in Pakistan

PTCL and Indus Cloud to deliver Huawei Cloud stack in Pakistan

Artificial Intelligence

UCA and OADC partner to support Africa data sovereignty 

UCA and OADC partner to support Africa data sovereignty 

Data Centres & Networks
UCA and OADC partner to support Africa data sovereignty 
Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt

Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt

Investment
Honor and Valeo announce new facilities in Egypt
Econet AI launch takes place in Zimbabwe

Econet AI launch takes place in Zimbabwe

Data Centres & Networks
Econet AI launch takes place in Zimbabwe

AirTrunk enters Indian data centre market with Lumina CloudInfra acquisition

Data Centres & Networks
AirTrunk enters Indian data centre market with Lumina CloudInfra acquisition
Gabon announces tough restrictions on social media use

Gabon announces tough restrictions on social media use

Regulation
Gabon announces tough restrictions on social media use
TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

Data Centres & Networks
TM Nxera tops out its first AI data centre in Johor

Central & East Europe Update

JV in Ukraine aims to develop sovereign satcoms capabilities

JV in Ukraine aims to develop sovereign satcoms capabilities

Major Polish GSM-R installation scheduled for August testing

Major Polish GSM-R installation scheduled for August testing

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