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Nigeria’s broadband coverage hits 44.5%

According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s broadband usage has continued to rise, moving up to 44.5% in July...

MEA region 5G subscriptions to reach 263 million by 2026 – Nokia report

5G subscriptions are expected to reach 263 million in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by 2026. This is according...

Internet potential remains under-exploited – report

According to a new report, the immense potential of the Internet for social and economic good remains largely untapped despite 30 years...

Broadband Commission confronts chronic connectivity challenges in least developed countries

​Advocacy group, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, a joint venture between the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and UNESCO, recently met in...

New UN targets to prioritize universal meaningful connectivity by 2030

A new set of UN targets for universal and meaningful digital connectivity to be achieved by 2030 have been announced by...

Smile extends ultra-fast 4G LTE to Zanzibar

Smile Communications has announced its expansion in Zanzibar, providing ultra-fast 4G LTE mobile broadband internet services across the Island.

Microsoft, Tizeti collaborate to roll out Airband internet in Nigeria

West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider (ISP), Tizeti, has partnered with Microsoft to roll out high-speed Airband internet infrastructure in...

Broadband users in Africa paid threefold the global price in 2021

Internet connectivity became less affordable around the world in 2021, according to the latest statistical analysis by the International Telecommunication Union...

Uganda lost $109 million during 2021 Internet shutdown

The Ugandan economy lost a total of $109.7 million following a government-ordered internet shutdown which started a day before polls opened...

World Mobile launches free internet project in Zanzibar

Blockchain network operator World Mobile has announced the launch of free connectivity to Wi-Fi internet in partnership with the eGovernment Agency...
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South Africa: Regulator begins phase two of IMT spectrum licencing process

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, has indicated through a memorandum, its intention to initiate the second phase of the...

Nedbank’s YouthX returns to unlock youth potential

Following a successful inaugural launch in 2021, YouthX is back for its second edition as Nedbank continues its drive to empower...

Telkom Business now offers small businesses funding up to R5 million within 24 hours

Telkom Business has announced the launch of Telkom Lend, to enable small businesses to apply online for funding of up to...

Do you understand what an IoT platform is?

Global spending on Internet of Things (IoT) technology is expected to top $1.1 trillion by 2023. Despite the complexities associated with...