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Here is a brief overview of the week’s news on Communications Africa, from 6th - 10th November 2017

Liquid Telecom partners with pan-African Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute 

Liquid Telecom has announced it will become a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute partner with pan-African network reach when the Microsoft Azure cloud platform is available in 2018. Click here to read the full story.  

Konnect Africa brings Wi-Fi to rural African communities 

Konnect Africa, the Eutelsat-owned satellite broadband service provider, has introduced SmartWIFI, a new hotspot service, as part of its initiative to bring digital opportunities to the Africans, particularly rural people of Africa. Click here to read the full story. 

YahClick and AfricaCom: Satellite broadband is driving socio-economic change 

In a new report, YahClick and AfricaCom have provided an in-depth case study series on the key developments of satellite broadband technology, featuring the successes and major milestones it has reached in bridging the digital divide. Click here to read the full story.  

LTE subscriptions in sub-Saharan Africa rise to 310mn by 2023 

The Ericsson Mobility Report projects that LTE subscriptions will rise by 47 per cent from 30mn in 2017 to 310mn by 2023 in sub-Saharan Africa. Click here to read the full story.  

Nokia and Vodacom join forces to shape the future of 5G in South Africa 

Nokia and Vodacom have partnered to deploy 5G technology across South Africa to enable Vodacom to enhance digitalisation for the benefit of companies and individuals. Click here to read the full story.  

Angola Cables expands footprint in South Africa 

Plans are underway for Angola Cables to launch a Point of Presence (PoP) in Cape Town before the end of the year. Click here to read the full story.  

African start-ups enter World Bank Group digital acceleration programme 

Twenty African digital start-ups will take part in the XL Africa residency, a new initiative of the business accelerator rolled out last April by the World Bank Group’s infoDev programme. Click here to read the full story.  

Intersat launches teleport services in Nairobi 

Global satellite operator Intersat has launched iDirect platforms on ABS-3A C-band and Ku-band beams, offering broadband Internet across sub-Saharan and South Africa. Click here to read the full story. 

Spacecom's AMOS-17 satellite completes critical design review 

Operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, Spacecom has announced that its AMOS-17 communication satellite has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR). Click here to read the full story.  

Number of mobile broadband connections set to double over next five years 

Mobile data is expected to be the biggest growth driver in the African telecoms market, with the number of mobile broadband connections on the continent set to more than double over the coming five years, according to Ovum’s new Forecaster data service. Click here to read the full story.  

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SES to acquire Intelsat in compelling transaction focused on the future. (Image source: SES)

In the MENA region, cybersecurity is crucial amidst rising digitalisation and state-sponsored cyber threats, met by BBS Technology's comprehensive solutions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Sparkle and Arqit’s quantum-safe VPN PoC heralds a new era in secure global communication. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

(L-R): Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO, Bank of Kigali and Dr Reda Helal, group managing director – processing, Africa and co-head group processing, Network International. (Image source: Network International)

Avanti and Q-KON partner to launch LEO satellite services in South Africa, enhancing connectivity and business resilience. (Image source: Avant Communications)

AMN activates first base station with Starlink LEO backhaul, expanding rural connectivity in Nigeria and beyond. (Image source: AMN)

World Bank’s analysis reveals Djibouti’s digital economy potential and challenges, urging multi-sectoral collaboration for growth. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Paratus Group pioneers fastest fiber express route linking Johannesburg to Europe, revolutionising telecommunications with low latency and high-speed connectivity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Vertiv launches Vertiv 360AI in EMEA, offering high-density power and cooling solutions to meet the demands of AI, from edge to data centers. (Image source: Vertiv)

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MTN Group hosted Nigeria's NIPSS delegation in Johannesburg, fostering collaboration on digital technology, youth empowerment, and job creation. (Image source: MTN Group)

Airtel Networks Zambia Plc and Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank partner to provide SMEs with 4G and 5G Internet devices, boosting efficiency and market access. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The Hubs will provide small businesses with e-commerce training materials and resources, as well as in-person coaching and training sessions, so they can overcome challenges to selling online. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

True hybrid networks integrate diverse connections into a seamless, unified network regardless of infrastructure. (Image source: Livewire Digital)

enza will leverage TerraPay’s extensive connectivity to over 2.1 billion mobile wallets globally. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

BII announces a U$20m loan to TerraPay to enhance low-cost, high-speed remittance transfers to Africa, promoting financial inclusion and economic opportunities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Redington partners with Vertiv to empower African channel partners, leveraging Vertiv's critical infrastructure technology & Redington's extensive market reach. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Hotspot Network Limited and NIGCOMSAT partner to deploy cutting-edge satellite technology, bridging the digital divide in Nigeria's rural areas. (Image source: NIGCOMSAT)

Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum advocates cybersecurity and contactless payments to drive fintech growth. (Image source: Mastercard)

Bayobab’s new license enhances digital transformation with improved connectivity through fibre, satellite, and radio technologies. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Kaspersky enhances incident response with digital forensics. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Orange inaugurates the Orange Digital Center in Guinea-Bissau, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship for a sustainable future. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Huawei expands its LEAP initiative to train 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027, surpassing initial goals, promoting digital skills. (Image source: Huawei)

PAIX Data Centres expands Accra facility to 1.2 MW with a US$30M investment from Africa50, boosting connectivity and economic growth in Ghana. (Image source: Africa50)

Transforming Africa's digital economy: Data Centres powering growth, innovation, and sustainability in the digital era. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

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