Google has appointed Nigerian Alex Okosi to head its operations across Africa. In his role as the new leader of Google Africa, Okosi will be responsible for overseeing initiatives aimed at improving internet accessibility and driving economic growth on the continent through the provision of essential digital tools.
MainOne successfully hosted the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) in Accra, Ghana, reaffirming its dedication to fostering internet growth in Africa. Co-hosted by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX), the event attracted a noteworthy assembly of industry leaders, regulators and stakeholders, both global and local — those most responsible for driving Africa's digital landscape forward and enhancing connectivity across the continent.
Known as an open RAN advocate, Tareq Amin has stood down as CEO of Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony with immediate effect, for personal reasons. This came as a surprise and unfortunate timing, as the two Rakuten Group subsidiaries have yet to reach their targets.
“Health is wealth.” This famous proverb has always held true and assumes even greater significance today, as a host of man-made and environmental factors take a heavy toll on physical and mental well-being. The demand for effective and affordable healthcare is on the rise, and more so in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health services worldwide are grappling with multiple challenges, which include providing timely access to medical aid and infrastructure, low-cost medicines and trained staff. Add to it the rather expensive and time-consuming process of drug discovery, trials and certification.
The Angolan government is set to roll out 50 new free internet access points nationwide by the end of October, according to Marcos Damião, deputy director of the technical area at the National Institute for the Promotion of the Information Society (INFOSI). This ambitious initiative aims to facilitate access to online academic resources for students in underserved areas and promote information exchange.
inq. Zambia has announced its Wi-Fi 6 and Edge products, which are designed to set new standards in connectivity and usher in a new era of seamless communication and productivity across Africa.
The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has initiated a project titled "Enhancing Service Quality (QoS) in Malawi" aimed at enhancing telecommunications services within the country. This six-month project is being conducted in collaboration with an expert from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The Anambra State Government, representing the southeastern region of Nigeria, has declared it intends to enforce a policy of providing telecom operators with free right-of-way to allow speedy deployment of broadband infrastructure across the state in its efforts to boost digital adoption.
AXIAN Telecom is making strategic moves to enhance its footprint in the African telecommunications sector. The company has inked a deal to increase its ownership stake in telecom operator Free Senegal to 80%.
Mauritania's telecom regulator, the Autorité de Régulation Multisectorielle (ARE), has set a deadline of October 6, 2023, for mobile service users in the country to register their SIM cards. Failure to complete this registration by the specified date will result in the suspension of the users’ subscriptions, as warned by the ARE.
