Africa
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AFR-IX Telecom has secured a €14.3 million grant from the European Commission to extend the Medusa Subsea Cable System into West Africa. -
Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have partnered to expand satellite broadband access across Africa and the Middle East.
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e& has become the first operator in the Middle East and Africa to deploy Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) on its optical network.
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PTCL invested $59.5 million in Africa-1 submarine cable to strengthen Pakistan’s digital future
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CFK Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth in Kenya’s informal settlements, is witnessing severe disruption following the abrupt withdrawal of support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
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The panel discussion at Capacity Middle East titled: How important is Africa to Middle East connectivity, explored Africa’s role in Middle East connectivity, focusing on digital transformation, infrastructure development, economic benefits, and technological advancements.
Forthcoming events
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In this exclusive Capacity TV interview, Nadine Hawkins, editor at Capacity Media, speaks with Nicholas Lodge, chief strategy officer at Wingu Africa, about the evolving digital infrastructure landscape in Africa. They explore the impact of cloud demand and edge computing on data centres, the balance between sustainability and operational efficiency, and how emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and 5G are reshaping the industry. Lodge also discusses the challenges of building digital infrastructure in underserved regions and the collaborative efforts needed to drive connectivity across the continent.
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Nigeria's largest labour union has called for a boycott of telecom operators in response to a controversial 50% price hike in telecommunications services.
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Huawei has pledged its support for Kenya’s efforts to boost the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as part of the country’s digital transformation agenda.
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WIOCC’s Chris Wood on driving Africa’s digital transformation through innovation and resilience
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Telecom Egypt and a prominent subsea cable operator in the region, has activated a key Mediterranean subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable system.
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VOX Solutions, a global leader in A2P voice and messaging monetisation, has unveiled an exclusive partnership with Onatel, Burkina Faso’s prominent mobile operator.
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Vodacom has joined forces with Orange to create solar-powered mobile base stations to expand connectivity in rural regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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CMC Networks has appointed Paolo Gambini as its new chief revenue officer (CRO).
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Lyca Group has unveiled a strategic reorganisation to drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance digital capabilities.
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TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions provider Angola Cables, has announced the launch of a new Point of Presence (PoP) at the Lagos Rack Centre facility.
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Women in Africa face barriers in accessing technology, education, and leadership roles in the tech industry. Yet, there are pioneering figures across the region determined to drive change
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Raxio Group has appointed Robert Skjødt as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Forthcoming events
Datacloud Asia 2025 co-located with ITW Asia
3 DECEMBER - 4 DECEMBER 2025 Singapore, Singapore
