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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…
Ericsson: Cellular connectivity key to tackle surging electricity demand
Ericsson has released a Connected Energy Utilities report in partnership with Arthur D. Little, highlighting the significance of cellular technology in the digitalisation of the energy sector. As energy costs and demand for electricity rise, the report explores a vision…
Africell appoints new chief commercial officer
Godfrey Efeurhobo joins from Airtel Nigeria and will focus on accelerating Africell’s growth in Angola and DRC Africell has appointed a new Group Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate growth in Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and strengthen market…
Vuma Survey Reveals SA Townships Are Embracing Fibre at Increased Rates
South African fibre internet provider Vuma’s 2021 Fibre Reach Survey indicates that considerably more homes are upgrading to fibre internet in township communities. In addition, more people are now streaming content and opting for a fixed internet fee in 2021…
Cell C’s Recapitalisation Finally Concludes: The Details
Blue Label Telecoms, together with various subsidiaries, has today concluded binding long-form agreements with Cell C and various Cell C financial stakeholders, including different shareholders and creditors to complete the recapitalisation of the struggling South African telecom. In terms of…
MTN SA Announces 2 New Executive Appointments
MTN SA today announced a review of its executive structure as the company gears up to deliver on its Ambition 2025 strategy to transform from a Telco to a TechCo. In line with this strategic shift, the company has appointed…
SA Startup NoPBX Expands to Namibia
NoPBX, South Africa’s own locally developed cloud PBX-over-GSM solution, has expanded its services to Namibia. Launched in SA at the end of 2020, NoPBX says it has enjoyed rapid growth since then amongst small and medium-sized businesses – the “SME”…
