Safaricom Puts 5G Deployment on Hold Safaricom decided to slow down the 5G rollout in Kenya and focus on the 4G network. According to CEO Peter…
Submarine cables in Africa: for a better connectivity The rise in global internet usage during the Covid-19 pandemic emphasized the need for widespread, reliable connectivity and infrastructure. As…
Connecting the real and virtual worlds via AR Augmented reality (AR) is becoming more and more prevalent among companies that serve the mobile and business markets. The primary…
Kenya plans to deploy 5G by 2022 This year, Kenya's telecom regulator is set to deploy its 5G network on a pilot basis. Matano Ndaro, director…
Nigeria sets in motion a new digital address verification system Smart address verification tech-driven product in Nigeria was recently launched by a Kenyan digital addressing system startup, OkHi Limited, and…
Seacom and Netscout to manage DDoS services in Kenya Netscout systems INC, a leading provider of security, service assurance, and business analytics, and Africa's leading broadband internet provider Seacom,…
Telkom to connect to PEACE submarine cable by year-end Telkom Kenya is currently preparing its connection to the Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe (PEACE) submarine fiber optic cable…
Nokia, Safaricom, and UNICEF bring connectivity to school children Nokia has come together with multiple stakeholders, including Safaricom, UNICEF, and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, to connect…
GSMA calls for 2 GHz midband spectrum in Kenya Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has called on Kenya’s mobile industry regulator to boost the country’s spectrum provision…
The ICTA installs 630 km of fiber in northern Kenya The ICT Authority (ICTA) in Kenya has initiated setting a 630 km fibre-optic cable to deliver internet to under-served areas…
Kenya develops new mobile app for reporting cybersecurity crimes Due to an increase in cybersecurity crimes in Kenya during the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has launched a mobile application…
Nokia to act with UN Women on inclusion and diversity in the MEA region Nokia and UN Women have together launched four pilot projects to bolster inclusion and diversity for equality. These pilots aim…
