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NEC XON Strengthens Africa Wireless Portfolio
NEC XON has reinforced its position in the wireless connectivity market through a strategic distribution partnership with Mimosa Networks, enabling the delivery of high-performance fixed wireless access and backhaul solutions across Africa. The partnership positions NEC XON as a key…
Yeastar P-Series Brings AI Intelligence to Modern Call Centers
The global pivot toward digital-first customer engagement is driving the rapid adoption of AI-powered call centers and cloud-based communication platforms. According to Precedence Research, the global call center AI market is valued at USD 3.98 billion in 2025 and is…
Ethio telecom Launches RFID ‘Non-Stop’ Expressway Toll System via telebirr
Ethio telecom, in partnership with the Ethiopian Toll Roads Enterprise (ETRE), has launched an RFID-powered digital toll payment system and service management platform powered by telebirr, enabling seamless “non-stop” travel on the Addis Ababa–Adama Expressway. The integrated solution introduces automatic…
10 Questions to Ask a Telecoms Provider before Signing Up
The South African telecommunications sector is currently undergoing a massive digital leap, with 5G expansion, satellite integration, and AI-driven operations becoming the new standard for enterprise-grade solutions in 2026 (IT News Africa, 2025). Warren Hawkins, MD of Euphoria Telecom, outlines…
Tech Credit Fund to Accelerate Telecommunications Infrastructure Rollout
The Tech Credit Fund (TCF) has deployed a structured private credit facility to TOGIT, a 100% youth Black-owned telecommunications and IT infrastructure services provider, to accelerate its infrastructure rollout and operational capacity. Telecommunications infrastructure expansion in South Africa remains execution-intensive…
Thuraya-4 Brings Next-Generation Satellite Connectivity to South Africa
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global operations, has announced the commercial rollout of its next-generation mobile communications satellite, Thuraya-4, in South Africa. The launch marks Space42’s first operational presence in the country and a significant milestone…
Introducing Lenovo and Motorola Qira, a Personal Ambient Intelligence Designed to Work Across Devices
Lenovo just announced a significant departure from the chatbot model dominating the AI space. Unveiled at the CES 2026, Lenovo introduced a single, built-in cross-device intelligence designed to redefine how people interact with their devices, applications, and digital services. This Personal…
Frogfoot Expands its Fiber Network with Rustenburg Acquisition
Frogfoot has acquired the fiber network assets of Infinity Wireless (Pty) Ltd in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure. This expansion into the Northwest province supports the company’s growth strategy and deepens its presence in a key…
Ethiopia Telecom Data Prices Under Scrutiny as Operators Adjust Tariffs
Ethiopia’s telecommunications sector is entering a new phase of pricing recalibration as operators respond to rising infrastructure costs, foreign exchange pressures, and broader macroeconomic realities. Industry data shows that mobile broadband prices in Ethiopia have declined sharply in recent years,…
Sun King Unveils Flexible Instalment Payment Plans for Smartphones in Nigeria
Sun King, an off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its offering in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones—enabling customers to own quality smartphones while paying in small, manageable installments. Sun King’s flexible installment plan lets customers own top…
Inside Safaricom Ethiopia’s Data Price Hike and Its Impact on Affordability
Safaricom Ethiopia has introduced a sweeping revision to its mobile data pricing, implementing increases across daily, weekly, monthly, and long-validity bundles. The changes, which came into effect in late December, represent one of the most significant pricing adjustments since the…
Sun King Brings Affordable Smartphone Ownership to Nigerians With PayGo Model
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, has expanded its footprint in Nigeria with the launch of pay-as-you-go (PayGo) smartphones, enabling customers to own quality devices through small, affordable instalments. The move builds on Sun King’s proven PayGo…
Ethio Telecom Expands 4G LTE Coverage to Cities Across Ethiopia
Ethio Telecom has announced the launch of its high-speed 4G LTE mobile network service in 93 cities across Ethiopia. The newly launched 4G LTE service delivers faster and more reliable mobile data, enabling customers to improve business operations, access digital…
Vodacom Business Launches a Mobile Solution, Connecting Frontline Workers Across Enterprises
Frontline workers make up a big part of South Africa’s workforce, playing a direct role in vital sectors like mining, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and public services. Studies show that giving these workers better connectivity and digital tools can raise productivity…
Standard Bank & Safaricom Telecommunications Announce USD 138 Million Partnership
Standard Bank (Trading as Stanbic in Kenya) has partnered with Safaricom Telecommunications, Kenya’s telecommunications provider, to provide funding of USD138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) as part of an investment towards Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, STEP. The bank acted as…
Q‑KON Forms Tripartite Alliance to Expand IoT Services in South Africa
African-based provider of satellite communication solutions, Q-KON Pty, Ltd., has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. (Guodian Gaoke), and China StarWin Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (StarWin) to offer Internet of Things (IoT)…
