The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. NCC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call at the opening of the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum…
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has received a cybersecurity white paper from Academic City University, following a stakeholder roundtable held during last year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The white paper brings together perspectives from academia, industry and the Cyber Security Authority, presenting recommendations focused on strengthening Ghana’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Key priorities include…
NEC Africa is expanding its presence in Uganda through new ISP partnerships, infrastructure deployments and growing opportunities in enterprise cybersecurity. The company recently secured a $75,000 contract with Savannah Uganda, an emerging internet service provider expanding 4G connectivity across Kampala and surrounding areas. The deployment uses Juniper MX304 routing technology to support high-capacity network performance…
Visa has launched the Visa Infinite Series in South Africa through its banking partners, introducing a flexible premium platform designed to reflect the changing expectations of affluent customers. The platform brings together Visa’s global payment capabilities, services and curated experiences, allowing issuers to shape premium propositions around local customer needs and evolve them over time….
Angola Cables is expanding the capacity and performance of its transatlantic network using Ciena’s high-capacity optical technology across the MONET and South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) submarine cable systems. MONET spans 10,556 kilometres between the United States and Brazil, while SACS connects Brazil with Angola across 6,165 kilometres. Together, the systems provide a direct digital…
YAS Tanzania has highlighted its digital infrastructure investments at the Tech & AI International Expo 2026, taking place in Zanzibar from 24 September to 2 October. The operator, formerly known as Tigo Tanzania, is showcasing enterprise solutions including fibre connectivity and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) services, alongside its support for small businesses through the…
Vodacom South Africa has successfully tested the world’s first integrated passive-active Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) solution, marking a significant step in the evolution of its 4G and 5G network. The pilot, conducted in partnership with Nokia in the Western Cape, demonstrates how the technology can increase network capacity at sites where physical and structural constraints…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has met Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann to discuss expanding cooperation in telecommunications, information technology and digital transformation, with new initiatives announced around digital skills, startups and advanced technologies. The meeting took place on September 27, 2026, in the presence of Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hindy,…
