Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam George, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to launching 5G services by June 2025. The rollout will be led by the Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC), which has been tasked with building and managing the country’s 5G network. Read More: Ghana’s Government…

The Ooredoo Press Club successfully held its 82nd training session at Akadimia, bringing together members of the media for an in-depth exploration of 5G technology and its applications. Read More: Ooredoo, Orange & Tunisie Télécom Launch 5G in Tunisia “In a spirit of technological outreach, the training allowed attending journalists…

Ethio telecom and Visa Inc. (Visa) have reaffirmed their commitment to shaping Ethiopia’s digital economy through enhanced collaboration in international digital financial services. In a high-level strategic meeting, Ethio telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, welcomed a Visa delegation led by Michael Berner, Senior Vice President and Head of South and Eastern…

MTN Nigeria has announced the rebranding of its fiber broadband service to FibreX, marking a significant stride in delivering next-generation internet solutions across the nation. Formerly known as MTN Fibre Broadband, FibreX embodies the company’s commitment to providing ultra-fast, reliable, and accessible internet services, aligning seamlessly with Nigeria’s National Broadband…

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released a critical report that underscores Africa’s ongoing struggle with digital access. According to the latest findings, only 38% of the continent’s population is online in 2024, marking Africa as the region with the lowest internet usage rate globally. This is a stark contrast…

Niger State has removed right-of-way (RoW) fees for fiber optic cables to speed up broadband rollout, especially in underserved rural areas. Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago said the move is key to socio-economic progress, as better telecom infrastructure will drive e-governance and improve access to public services. Latest: Nigeria Charts Digital…

Nokia and the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the country’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy. The agreement, signed by the Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and Pierre Chaume, Nokia’s…

Zain Fintech (Zain), the financial services arm of Zain Group and a leading provider of innovative technologies and digital lifestyle communications operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has launched the ‘Bede’ Digital Wallet in Sudan. The safe and secure platform will empower Zain customers in Sudan…

Airtel Uganda has officially commissioned upgraded and newly installed network masts in Eastern Uganda as part of its nationwide rollout to improve digital access. Working in partnership with local district leaders in Soroti, Tororo, and Bugiri, the telecom giant hosted launch events at Asuret Sub-County Offices in Soroti and Kointario…

Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George has formed a 23-member committee—drawing from the communications, energy, and finance sectors, and the National Communications Authority (NCA) and Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)—to devise a plan within 14 working days to make internet access more affordable. Latest: Ghana and UNESCO Partner to Drive AI Innovation…