South African government plans to extend Wi-Fi connectivity to 5.5 million households in rural and township regions over the course of the next three to four years. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
During a media briefing held in Pretoria, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, disclosed the government's intention to facilitate internet access for 1.5 million households in rural and township areas by the year's end through Wi-Fi hotspots
Scheduled to launch in April 2024, the 2MW-capable data centre facility, configured with an initial 400 sq m of IT white space, will catalyse the country's digitalisation efforts. (Image source: Open Access Data Centres)
Africa's fastest-growing data center company, Open Access Data Centers, has successfully secured nine prominent national and international carriers into the Meet Me Room (MMR) of the brand new 2MW-capable OADC Kinshasa facility, the DRC's first open-access, Tier-III, carrier-neutral data center (DC)
LINX and AFR-IX Telecom unite for enhanced connectivity in Africa's LINX Nairobi hub, addressing growing regional demands. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
In a notable development, the London Internet Exchange (LINX) announces the inclusion of AFR-IX Telecom as the newest member network in LINX Nairobi, their cutting-edge interconnection hub in Kenya
CMC Networks introduces Air Connect, a revolutionary wireless solution for businesses in South Africa, ensuring high-speed connectivity and business continuity. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
CMC Networks, a leading global Tier 1 service provider, has unveiled its groundbreaking Air Connect solution aimed at delivering unparalleled wireless connectivity to businesses throughout South Africa
Hormuud Telecom launches 5G network in Somalia, heralding a new era of connectivity and digital innovation nationwide. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Hormuud Telecom's introduction of 5G marks a historic milestone for Somalia, aligning it with tech-forward African nations like Kenya and Ethiopia
Qualcomm empowers African tech startups with mentorship. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
For Ghanaian customers, this license means more efficient and secure money transfers across the country. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
OADC Texaf Digital - Kinshasa, a 2MW open-access, Tier-III data centre, boosts DRC's digital ecosystem with carrier-neutral, sustainable infrastructure. (Image source: Open Access Data Centres)
Eutelsat Group has a fleet of 35 GEO satellites and a constellation of more than 600 LEO satellites. (Image source: OneWeb)
CANAL+ becomes the first to distribute Netflix in 24 Sub-Saharan countries under a new deal
Onafriq marks 15 years by linking nearly 1 billion mobile wallets and 500 million bank accounts
SMART Zambia brings high-speed internet to underserved Muchinga communities. (Image source: SMART Zambia)
MTN rolls out bioSIM and eSIM solutions to cut plastic waste and promote sustainability in telecom
Stefano Resi of Nokia highlights South Africa’s strengths, challenges and future role in Africa’s expanding data centre landscape
Onafriq marks 15 years by linking nearly 1 billion mobile wallets and 500 million bank accounts
SMART Zambia brings high-speed internet to underserved Muchinga communities. (Image source: SMART Zambia)
MTN rolls out bioSIM and eSIM solutions to cut plastic waste and promote sustainability in telecom
Stefano Resi of Nokia highlights South Africa’s strengths, challenges and future role in Africa’s expanding data centre landscape
CrossBoundary Energy is powering the project's first sites with solar PV, battery, and generator solutions, providing 99.9% uptime while reducing fossil fuel emissions. (Image source: CrossBoundary Energy)
Vertiv introduces CoolChip CDU range to boost AI, HPC cooling across EMEA data centres. (Image source: Vertiv)
AXIAN Telecom acquires 8% stake in JUMIA, supporting Africa’s digital economy and fintech growth
Wingu Africa expands data centres to power East Africa’s connectivity
PalmPay named fastest-growing financial services firm in Africa by Financial Times and Statista 2025. (Image source: PalmPay)
TerraPay partners with Wave Mobile Money to expand seamless cross-border remittances into Mali
Vertiv strengthens power solutions portfolio with PowerSwitch 7000. (Image source: Vertiv)
In Nigeria, the main targets included telecommunications resellers and computing infrastructure providers. (Image source: NETSCOUT)
