Mauritius Offers Free Mobile Internet to 18-25-Year-Olds The government of Mauritius has introduced a new scheme providing free mobile internet to citizens aged 18 to 25, aiming…
NTRA and NTI Renew Pact to Monitor Cell Tower Radiation Levels The National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) have renewed their agreement to regularly monitor electromagnetic…
Burkina Faso to Expand Mobile and Internet Access to 1,000 Remote Areas Burkina Faso plans to extend mobile and internet services to 1,000 remote areas over the next three years. These 'white…
Guinea Plans Côte d’Ivoire Fiber Optic Interconnection to Boost Connectivity Guinea's Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and the Digital Economy (MPTEN) is planning to connect the country’s national fiber optic network…
Starlink Launches Affordable Hardware Rental Option in Kenya Starlink, the American satellite internet provider has introduced a rental option for its internet hardware in Kenya. This allows customers…
Nigeria Launches Farmer Data-Capturing Initiative in Partnership with NIMC Nigeria's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in partnership with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has introduced a data-capturing…
Zambia Nears First Satellite Launch with Completion of Ground Station Zambia has completed a ground receiving station, paving the way for the launch of the country’s first satellite, according to…
ICASA Moves to Simplify Licensing for LEO Satellites in South Africa The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has initiated consultations to create a streamlined framework for LEO satellite operators…
Senegal Launches GAINDESAT-1A, Pioneering National Space Program Senegal successfully launched its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit, marking a milestone in the nation’s budding space program, SENSAT. Built…
Nigeria Launches Committee to Establish Digital Free Zone for Tech and Global Services In a bid to drive the ease of doing business for global digital, finance, knowledge- and services-oriented enterprises in Nigeria,…
NCC Enforces Transparency Rules for Telecom Tariffs and Bundles Nigeria's telecoms regulator has instructed operators to enhance transparency in their customer interactions, specifically regarding tariff plans, voice and data…
9Mobile Receives a Boost with LH Telecoms Acquisition After years of buyout rumors, Nigerian operator 9Mobile has reportedly secured a UK-based buyer.
