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Multifactor Authentication Helps Secure Online Systems
The approach of the New Year is the ideal time to start investigating Multifactor Authentication (MFA), a layered approach to electronic security that requires two or more credentials to verify identity. SA’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) says the one-time…
2Africa Lands in Ras Ghareb, Egypt
As part of the 2Africa consortium, Meta and Telecom Egypt announce the first landing of the 2Africa subsea cable in Egypt at Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea, with another landing expected in Port Said in the Mediterranean Sea at…
MTN Renews Intelsat Contract to Expand Broadband Access in South Sudan
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has been chosen by MTN, a multinational telecommunication group offering cellular network access and business solutions, to further the company’s leadership…
Boost Wireless Revenues and Close the Connectivity Gap—How Wireless Networks Can Deliver Immediate ROI
Market studies report that more than 450 million people are connected to the internet across Africa. However, despite this progress more than 60 percent of Africa’s population remain offline, demonstrating a significant connectivity gap preventing much of the African population…
PARATUS and META sign fiber deal for Zambian towns
Paratus Zambia, of the pan-African telco Paratus Group, and Meta announce an investment to build a 900 km open access metro fiber networks in Zambia to improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in ten Zambian cities and towns. Paratus Zambia…
Sunsetting 2G/3G: No User Left Behind
As the global 2G and 3G network sunset progresses, there is a need among operators to migrate users to a 4G network, retain those subscribers, and manage this transition without loss of revenues or market share. With millions of subscribers…
YahClick tackles connectivity and security challenges with new solutions at AfricaCom 2022
YahClick, the Data Solutions subsidiary of Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, has announced its presence at AfricaCom 2022, the largest digital infrastructure event in Africa, where they will showcase their latest solutions tackling connectivity and security in the region.…
OneWeb and Paratus Sign a Multi-year Gateway Installation Agreement
Paratus will build a OneWeb teleport (Gateway) in Angola which will serve to provide Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Services to Angola and surrounding SADC countries. Paratus Group announces a multi–year agreement with global telecommunicationsprovider, OneWeb, to build a gateway in…
Liquid South Sudan Rebrands
Liquid Telecom South Sudan, a pan-African technology company and a business of Cassava Technologies, has today officially rebranded as Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Sudan, reflecting its transformation into a one-stop-shop technology group for local businesses and consumers. The rebrand also…
Zambia: Airtel Africa acquires spectrum for $29 million
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, today announces that its Zambia subsidiary, Airtel Networks Zambia plc (‘Airtel Zambia’), has purchased 60 MHz of additional spectrum spread across…
Imran Abbas named as new Link Africa CEO
Link Africa (Pty) Ltd., South Africa’s largest independent Fibre Network Operator, has named Imran Abbas as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 December, 2022. He will take over the reins from Craig Carthy, who is moving on…
American Tower and Airtel Africa Inc Strategic Partnership
American Tower Corporation’s (ATC) African operations and Airtel Africa plc (Airtel Africa, or the Group) today announced that they have entered a multi-year, multi-product agreement, leveraging ATC’s vast portfolio of communications sites and new site and product development capabilities across…
Cellulant joins forces with Lusaka Chamber of Commerce to digitize payments for businesses in Lusaka
Tingg’s uptake across Africa is in high gear, with products like In-store payments which leverage mobile money and mobile banking as payment methods through USSD and QR Codes Cellulant Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lusaka Chamber…
Why “Tech Freedom” Must Reign in Wireless Communications
There are two ways to think about the concept of “tech freedom.” One is to focus on intent and capability. On this view, free tech is that which isn’t designed and cannot easily be used to coerce, censor, or oppress.…
Siemon unveils new high-density fibre optic cabling system
Siemon, a leading global network infrastructure specialist, has announced its innovative LightVerseTM high-density fibre optic cabling system in Africa. The new cabling system improves fibre network performance, manageability, scalability, and flexibility in data centre and LAN environments. Engineered for excellence with a…
Liquid Dataport lands Equiano Cable in Cape Town
Liquid Dataport, a business of Cassava Technologies, is bringing much-needed access to affordable internet in South Africa. Liquid Dataport has acquired a pair of fibre cables on Equiano, the new West coast submarine cable, capable of delivering up to 12…
