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2Africa submarine cable lands in Mozambique
Connectivity
2Africa submarine cable lands in Mozambique2Africa submarine cable lands in Mozambique

Vodacom has landed the latest section of the 2Africa submarine cable in the city of Nacala in northern Mozambique.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Aug 17, 2023
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Fiber Networking
MAZIV embarks on $21M SA fiber expansion projectMAZIV embarks on $21M SA fiber expansion project
byPaula Gilbert
Aug 16, 2023
1 Min Read
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches Gaborone metro fiber ring in Botswana
Fiber Networking
Liquid Intelligent Technologies launches Gaborone metro fiber ring in BotswanaLiquid Intelligent Technologies launches Gaborone metro fiber ring in Botswana
byPaula Gilbert
Aug 15, 2023
1 Min Read
WACS, SAT-3 undersea cable breaks slow SA's Internet
Connectivity
WACS, SAT-3 undersea cable breaks slow SA's InternetWACS, SAT-3 undersea cable breaks slow SA's Internet
byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 8, 2023
1 Min Read
Powertel to invest $50M in Zimbabwe's fiber network
Fiber Networking
Powertel to invest $50M in Zimbabwe's fiber networkPowertel to invest $50M in Zimbabwe's fiber network
byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 7, 2023
1 Min Read
Emtel launches 5G in Mauritius
5G Networks
Emtel launches 5G in MauritiusEmtel launches 5G in Mauritius
byPaula Gilbert
Aug 3, 2023
1 Min Read
5G launches in Uganda, Zambia
5G Networks
5G launches in Uganda, Zambia
5G launches in Uganda, Zambia
Aug 2, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Opensignal: South Africa has Africa's fastest download speed
Connectivity
Opensignal: South Africa has Africa's fastest download speed
Opensignal: South Africa has Africa's fastest download speed
Jul 31, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Malawi
Broadband
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Malawi
SpaceX's Starlink launches in Malawi
Jul 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
4G Networks
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
Jul 24, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink availability map showing Kenya as live
Broadband
Elon Musk's Starlink enters Kenya
Elon Musk's Starlink enters Kenya
Jul 19, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Sonatel gets 5G license in Senegal
5G Networks
Sonatel gets 5G license in Senegal
Sonatel gets 5G license in Senegal
Jul 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN's Bayobab to manage Central African Republic fiber infrastructure
Fiber Networking
MTN's Bayobab to manage Central African Republic fiber infrastructure
MTN's Bayobab to manage Central African Republic fiber infrastructure
Jul 14, 2023
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ericsson, MTN connect rural Benin with solar-powered towers
Broadband
Ericsson, MTN connect rural Benin with solar-powered towers
Ericsson, MTN connect rural Benin with solar-powered towers
Jul 13, 2023
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byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Angola gets connected through multiple deals
Fiber Networking
Angola gets connected through multiple deals
Angola gets connected through multiple deals
Jul 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Airtel launches 5G in Kenya
5G Networks
Airtel launches 5G in Kenya
Airtel launches 5G in Kenya
Jul 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SA's FTTH prices slowly trending down - Africa Analysis
Fiber Networking
SA's FTTH prices slowly trending down - Africa Analysis
SA's FTTH prices slowly trending down - Africa Analysis
Jul 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Uganda to give refugees free Internet
Digital Inclusion
Uganda to give refugees free Internet
Uganda to give refugees free Internet
Jun 27, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
Airtel Kenya expands network, 5G coming soon
Airtel Kenya expands network, 5G coming soon
Jun 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SA's Cell C network 100% migrated to partner towers
Connectivity
SA's Cell C network 100% migrated to partner towers
SA's Cell C network 100% migrated to partner towers
Jun 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
4G Networks
Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 1B mobile subs by 2028
Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 1B mobile subs by 2028
Jun 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Huawei 5G technology assists African mines
5G Networks
Huawei 5G technology assists African mines
Huawei 5G technology assists African mines
Jun 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Liquid Intelligent Technologies' subsea cable connects SA to Mauritius
Connectivity
Liquid Intelligent Technologies' subsea cable connects SA to Mauritius
Liquid Intelligent Technologies' subsea cable connects SA to Mauritius
Jun 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Airtel Nigeria to roll out 5G, Orange trials 5G in DRC
5G Networks
Airtel Nigeria to roll out 5G, Orange trials 5G in DRC
Airtel Nigeria to roll out 5G, Orange trials 5G in DRC
Jun 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Elon Musk's Starlink gets license in Zambia
Broadband
Elon Musk's Starlink gets license in Zambia
Elon Musk's Starlink gets license in Zambia
Jun 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
QCell launches 5G in The Gambia
5G Networks
QCell launches 5G in The Gambia
QCell launches 5G in The Gambia
Jun 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Paratus Botswana completes metro fiber ring in Gaborone
Fiber Networking
Paratus Botswana completes metro fiber ring in Gaborone
Paratus Botswana completes metro fiber ring in Gaborone
Jun 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SpaceX's Starlink goes live in Mozambique
Broadband
SpaceX's Starlink goes live in Mozambique
SpaceX's Starlink goes live in Mozambique
Jun 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet
Connectivity
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet
Senegal shuts down mobile Internet
Jun 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Ghana disconnects unregistered SIMs
Regulation
Ghana disconnects unregistered SIMs
Ghana disconnects unregistered SIMs
Jun 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Senegal calls for 5G license applications
5G Networks
Senegal calls for 5G license applications
Senegal calls for 5G license applications
Jun 2, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Liquid Dataport fiber route connects Kenya, DRC
Fiber Networking
Liquid Dataport fiber route connects Kenya, DRC
Liquid Dataport fiber route connects Kenya, DRC
Jun 1, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
5G spectrum sale begins in Uganda
5G spectrum sale begins in Uganda
May 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
Namibia to auction 5G spectrum
Namibia to auction 5G spectrum
May 29, 2023
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1 Min Read
Opensignal: SA networks have worst 4G signal strength at night
4G Networks
Opensignal: SA networks have worst 4G signal strength at night
Opensignal: SA networks have worst 4G signal strength at night
May 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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