Digital infrastructure provider hayo has joined the Linux Foundation and become a member of the CAMARA Project to accelerate the adoption of network application programming interfaces (APIs) across Africa and the Middle East. According to IDC, the global network API market is forecast to grow from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $6.9 billion by 2029,…
Paratus Namibia has launched Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in Namibia, expanding access to high-speed, low-latency connectivity for residential and commercial customers across the country. The service combines LEO satellite connectivity with competitive pricing and Paratus’ customer management platform, giving users greater visibility and control over their data usage. Customers can choose…
1.Frehiwot Tamru, the chief executive who has led Ethiopia’s national telecom operator Ethio Telecom since 2018, has been appointed Minister of Innovation and Technology.The House of Peoples’ Representatives approved her appointment on Thursday, October 8, as lawmakers endorsed Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s new cabinet for the government’s next five-year term. The appointment brings more than…
Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) and the Ministry of Secondary Education (MINESEC) have signed a framework agreement aimed at strengthening digital education through the interconnection of 130 schools across Cameroon’s Adamawa, North and Far North regions.The agreement was signed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the Distance Learning Centre in Yaoundé. Under the partnership, CAMTEL will provide…
The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and its mobile network operator members have met with the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and the Administrator of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Rashid Tanko Computer, to discuss issues affecting the telecommunications sector. The engagement was led by Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, Chief…
Digital infrastructure provider hayo has joined the Linux Foundation and become a member of the CAMARA Project to accelerate the adoption of network application programming interfaces (APIs) across Africa and the Middle East. According to IDC, the global network API market is forecast to grow from $1.5 billion in 2025 to $6.9 billion by 2029,…
Yas Madagascar and Maison du Numérique have inaugurated the Yas Antsirabe Digital House in Madagascar, establishing a dedicated space to help children and young people develop digital skills. The initiative aims to expand access to digital learning opportunities and equip young people with skills that can support their education and future participation in the digital…
Cloudflare has announced the closed beta of its Monetization Gateway, a service that enables businesses to charge AI agents for accessing digital resources based on actual usage. The service is designed for the growing use of AI agents to browse websites, access application programming interfaces (APIs), use digital tools and retrieve data on behalf of…
MTN Uganda has trained 407 learners, mainly young people and women from Pader and Lamwo districts, in digital and financial literacy through its MTN Internet Bus programme. The graduates completed a three-week training programme, which culminated in a ceremony at Angagura Subcounty Headquarters in Pader. The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills to…
MTN Uganda Trains 407 Learners in Digital and Financial Literacy MTN Uganda has trained 407 learners, mainly young people and women from Pader and Lamwo districts, in digital and financial literacy through its MTN Internet Bus programme. The graduates completed a three-week training programme, which culminated in a ceremony at Angagura Subcounty Headquarters in Pader….
Paratus Namibia has launched Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in Namibia, expanding access to high-speed, low-latency connectivity for residential and commercial customers across the country. The service combines LEO satellite connectivity with competitive pricing and Paratus’ customer management platform, giving users greater visibility and control over their data usage. Customers can choose…
Mozambique is developing a Strategy and Implementation Plan for its “Internet for All” initiative, with the aim of coordinating ongoing efforts to expand connectivity and digital inclusion across the country. The proposed strategy was presented on Wednesday, October 7, by the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP), which was engaged by the Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM)….
