ZTE Corporation and Airtel Group have announced the successful commercial deployment of an FDD+TDD Massive MIMO solution on Airtel Gabon’s live network, marking a milestone in Gabon’s mobile network development and preparations for future 5G services. The deployment combines Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) spectrum bands through a single Active Antenna…
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is working to address training and infrastructure challenges affecting beneficiaries of the One Million Coders Programme following a monitoring visit to the Asawase Community Information Centre (CIC) in the Ashanti Region. The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, met programme participants on 12…
SPIRO Rwanda has launched its 10th Mega Station, expanding the battery-swapping infrastructure supporting the country’s growing electric mobility sector. According to SPIRO, the new station can charge up to 1,600 batteries simultaneously and support more than 8,000 battery swaps daily. The expansion is intended to improve access to battery-swapping services as the company extends its…
Botswana’s Minister of Communications and Innovation, David Tshere, has called for wider access to digital connectivity and economic opportunities in rural communities as the country marked World Post Day 2026 in Sekoma. Speaking at the event under the theme “One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities,” Tshere said postal services are evolving beyond traditional mail delivery to…
Mali’s Société Malienne de Transmission et de Diffusion (SMTD-SA) and Senegal Numérique (SENUM-SA) have inaugurated the interconnection of their national digital backbones, marking a step towards stronger digital integration in West Africa. The inauguration took place on 5 October 2026 at the border between the two countries, bringing together institutional representatives, local authorities and technical…
Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science is piloting Njila.ai, an artificial intelligence-powered career guidance platform designed to help young people identify their skills, explore career opportunities and prepare for employment. The initiative was presented to World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde, with students from Evelyn Hone College demonstrating how the platform supports career…
Vodacom Lesotho has launched an Enterprise Satellite Connectivity Solution powered by Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology, aiming to strengthen internet access and connectivity resilience for businesses and public institutions across the country. Launched in Maseru, the service is designed for organisations operating in remote, underserved or challenging environments. It offers primary satellite connectivity,…
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to phase out the Green ID book, expand digital identity services and launch a nationwide campaign to document all undocumented South African citizens by the end of 2029. Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber outlined the reforms during the Home Affairs Quantum Leap event at Constitution…
