Africa votes to govern its digital future
In a quiet corner of Africa’s internet ecosystem, an election is unfolding that will determine much more than who sits on a board. It will shape whether Africa governs its…
Nigeria’s MVNO gamble needs more than licenses to succeed.
In June 2023, Nigeria’s telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), issued licenses to 25 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), followed by 18 additional approvals. It was a bold and…
From licenses to impact: MVNO Nigeria 2025 session set to drive market execution.
With Nigeria’s telecom landscape on the cusp of major transformation following the licensing of 43 new Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), Africa Hyperscalers will host a high-level executive breakfast session…
Immersion Cooling Systems: Advantages and Deployment Strategies for Data Centers Across Africa.
By Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director – Africa, Vertiv The demand for data centers in Africa is growing, driven by several factors. These include government regulations for local data security, an…
Northern Nigerian ISP Legend outpaces giants to score $7 million local exchange listing.
…Legend Internet becomes first ISP to list on local exchange, signaling new era for African infrastructure operatorsLast week, Northern Nigeria’s Legend Internet Plc made history by becoming the first indigenous…
Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Before 6G, let’s fix 3G: the real connectivity crisis in Africa
It wasn’t that long ago that the telecoms industry heralded 5G as a revolutionary leap forward. Former Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf famously predicted that 5G would have an impact “similar…
CoreWeave’s US$11.9B Deal with OpenAI: A Paradigm Shift in AI Infrastructure.
By Samuel CarvalhoThe AI computing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. CoreWeave’s $11.9 billion agreement with OpenAI isn’t just about securing GPUs - it’s a strategic move that will be…
How modular data centers can support Nigeria’s ICT growth
By Gary Chomse, Regional Director, Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv Nigeria's information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, driven by the financial services, oil and gas,…
FCC Proposes Overhaul of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules: Key Changes, Compliance Expectations, and Implications for Stakeholders.
By Kemi Adeyanju The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a proposed overhaul of submarine cable licensing rules, aiming to bolster national security while adapting to the technological and…