Digital Divide

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Connectivity
Eutelsat hits satellite Internet milestone in sub-Saharan AfricaEutelsat hits satellite Internet milestone in sub-Saharan Africa

Satellite communications provider Eutelsat has achieved an ITU Partner2Connect milestone two years ahead of schedule, connecting 1 million people in sub-Saharan Africa to satellite Internet.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Feb 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
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Social Technology
Implementing stricter social media age restrictions in AfricaImplementing stricter social media age restrictions in Africa
byDaniel Itai
Feb 3, 2025
1 Min Read
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Digital Inclusion
US Congresswoman, AU react to Trump axing African edtech programUS Congresswoman, AU react to Trump axing African edtech program
byEden Harris
Jan 29, 2025
1 Min Read
ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin
AI
ITU launches coalition to bridge AI skills gapITU launches coalition to bridge AI skills gap
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 21, 2025
1 Min Read
Eutelsat OneWeb satellite outside earth.
Connectivity
Nigcomsat, Eutelsat partner for LEO services in NigeriaNigcomsat, Eutelsat partner for LEO services in Nigeria
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 20, 2025
1 Min Read
FMCIDE Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani and USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong.
Connectivity
USTDA, Nigeria to enhance Internet accessUSTDA, Nigeria to enhance Internet access
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 15, 2025
1 Min Read
Matshepo Sehloho and Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Women in Tech
ATF 2024: PAWEN's Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters on empowering women in tech
ATF 2024: PAWEN's Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters on empowering women in tech
Dec 26, 2024
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byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formula
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formula
Nov 21, 2024
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46 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Investment
Four strategies from North Africa to drive tech investment in SSA
Four strategies from North Africa to drive tech investment in SSA
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byEden Harris, Special Correspondent
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub.
Skills and Training
Vodacom to digitally upskill 1M young Africans
Vodacom to digitally upskill 1M young Africans
Nov 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Digital Inclusion
ATF 2024: Policies should enable tech innovation – Kenyan ICT Cabinet Secretary
ATF 2024: Policies should enable tech innovation – Kenyan ICT Cabinet Secretary
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi
Regulation
SA minister calls for 'market-led approach' to 2G, 3G sunset
SA minister calls for 'market-led approach' to 2G, 3G sunset
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Social Technology
Fake news, AI misuse are top concerns for African youth – Ichikowitz Foundation
Fake news, AI misuse are top concerns for African youth – Ichikowitz Foundation
Nov 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Young people protesting
Connectivity
Mozambique shuts down Internet again
Mozambique shuts down Internet again
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink satellite dish attached to a red brick house in Zimbabwe.
Connectivity
Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs
Starlink's entry into Zimbabwe lowers Internet tariffs
Nov 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDaniel Itai, Special Correspondent
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Digital Divide
Nigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacy
Nigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacy
Oct 25, 2024
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11 Min Listen
byPhil Harvey, Light Reading Editor-in-Chief
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Digital Divide
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally
Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally
Oct 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
CitizenApp's interface
Digital Inclusion
Ghana launches CitizenApp to enhance service delivery
Ghana launches CitizenApp to enhance service delivery
Oct 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Connectivity
Mozambique's Tmcel, Ericsson partner to enhance network
Mozambique's Tmcel, Ericsson partner to enhance network
Oct 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Elon Musk and Same Matekane
Connectivity
Elon Musk hosts African leaders while Starlink faces challenges in Kenya
Elon Musk hosts African leaders, Starlink faces challenges in Kenya
Sep 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
WiDEF offers enterprises support to close digital gender divide
Digital Divide
WiDEF offers enterprises support to close digital gender divide
WiDEF offers enterprises support to close digital gender divide
Jul 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Digital Divide
Q&A: GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe on closing the mobile gender gap
Q&A: GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe on closing the mobile gender gap
May 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Digital Divide
Mobile gender gap narrows slightly in sub-Saharan Africa: GSMA
Mobile gender gap narrows slightly in sub-Saharan Africa: GSMA
May 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Women in Tech
Women & technology: impacts of the digital gender divide
Women & technology: impacts of the digital gender divide
Apr 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChiti Mbizule Mutati, Special Correspondent
Digital Divide
MWC Kigali: GSMA's Max Cuvellier on Africa's mobile Internet usage gap
MWC Kigali: GSMA's Max Cuvellier on Africa's mobile Internet usage gap
Nov 20, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Sponsored Content
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 3: Connecting the next billion
Cassava Tech Talks Ep. 3: Connecting the next billion
Nov 9, 2023
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36 Min Listen
byThe Staff, Contributors
Cassava Tech Talks, Ep. 1: Building African Intelligence
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Cassava Tech Talks, Ep. 1: Building African Intelligence
Cassava Tech Talks, Ep. 1: Building African Intelligence
Sep 21, 2023
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37 Min Listen
byThe Staff, Contributors
Women spend less on mobile services than men – GSMA
Digital Divide
Women spend less on mobile services than men – GSMA
Women spend less on mobile services than men – GSMA
May 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 7 – Gender-lens investing
Startups
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 7 – Gender-lens investing
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 7 – Gender-lens investing
May 17, 2023
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39 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
ITU plans to bridge smartphone access gap - Connecting Africa
Digital Divide
ITU plans to bridge smartphone access gap
ITU plans to bridge smartphone access gap
Sep 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Digital Divide
North Africa Com 2022: Transforming telco strategies
North Africa Com 2022: Transforming telco strategies
Aug 1, 2022
Digital Divide
East Africa Com: Subsea solutions for Africa's connectivity gap
East Africa Com: Subsea solutions for Africa's connectivity gap
May 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
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Partnerships
MTN joins HeForShe Alliance to accelerate gender equality
MTN joins HeForShe Alliance to accelerate gender equality
Apr 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Connecting Africa Podcast: S1 Ep. 9 – Tackling the digital divide
Digital Divide
Connecting Africa Podcast: S1 Ep. 9 – Tackling the digital divide
Connecting Africa Podcast: S1 Ep. 9 – Tackling the digital divide
Nov 30, 2021
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39 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Research Bites: Why Africans stop using mobile apps
Digital Divide
Research Bites: Why Africans stop using mobile apps
Research Bites: Why Africans stop using mobile apps
Oct 28, 2021
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors

Latest News

MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola.
Connectivity
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byMatshepo Sehloho
Feb 18, 2025
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SCIT Group CEO Mohamed AbdelRehim and AITA CEO Mohamed Al Haddad.
Connectivity
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Feb 18, 2025
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5G Networks
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Investment
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byPaula Gilbert
Feb 17, 2025
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Digital Divide
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