Africa will receive the services of two new dedicated satellites, Africom and Africom-1, after Asian satellite operator Thaicom announced it would launch its operations in the continent early next year
Thaicom expands services into Africa
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Yahsat to launch satellite broadband service in South Sudan
UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has revealed plans to launch its satellite-based broadband service YahClick in South Sudan
SES ASTRA 2F satellite ready to begin operations
SES SA has announced that the ASTRA 2F satellite has successfully completed its in-orbit testing and will be operational for commercial service
European satellite companies pin hope on Africa market
Africa has been attracting a lot of investment from European satellite companies, which have plans to tap the current rise in demand for digital television across the continent
Angola to launch telecom satellite with Russian assistance
The Angolan government has announced it has plans to launch its first telecommunications satellite, Angosat, by 2014
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Empowering girls through innovation in education across Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Kagiso Mothibi, MTN SA’s general manager for fintech products and services. (Image source: MTN)
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Microsoft envisions AI empowering Africa's progress, highlighting strategies for governance and partnerships to ensure equitable advancement. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
American Tower and ProFuturo join forces to revolutionise education in Africa, bridging the digital divide and empowering underserved communities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Orange Digital Center and Coursera join forces to offer free certification courses for new digital professions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Africa Data Centres & DPA SA pioneer solar farm for sustainable data solutions in South Africa. (Image source: African Data Centres)
MTN leads South Africa's mobile networks with exceptional speeds, while Vodacom excels in 5G. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
MainOne, an Equinix subsidiary, partners with Akwa Ibom state for high-speed connectivity, enhancing Nigeria's digital landscape. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Debbie Beech, country manager: SA and SADC at cybersecurity expert, Exclusive Networks Africa. (Image source: Exclusive Networks Africa)
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MTN & Airtel create APEP to boost mobile money in Congo. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
