Bankable or not?  Bringing long-term capital to Africa’s digital buildout.

Africa’s digital transformation won’t be decided by technology alone but by the availability of long-term, patient capital to fund fiber, data centers, and cloud infrastructure. That was the message from the…

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Africa’s internet architect, Michuki Mwangi honored with Pioneer Award at AfPIF 2025.

In a rare and unanimous recognition of lifetime achievement in African internet development, Michuki Mwangi, Distinguished Technologist for Internet Growth at the Internet Society (ISOC), has been named the recipient of the Africa…

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Neutral, open, connected: Equinix’s play to anchor West Africa’s interconnection economy.

In a dusty office in Cocody, Abidjan, Lacina Achi refreshes his browser, watching the dashboard of his new e-learning platform come alive. For years, delays and outages were routine, each…

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Equinix gathers West Africa’s internet leaders in Lagos for peering-focused social

Equinix, a global digital infrastructure company is convening West Africa’s top internet infrastructure stakeholders this Friday in Lagos at PeersConnect, a peer-focused gathering designed to foster interconnection, deepen collaboration, and accelerate…

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MVNO Nigeria 2025 charts bold path for inclusive connectivity and market competition.

The MVNO Nigeria 2025 Conference brought together telecom policymakers, mobile operators, digital infrastructure leaders, and investors to mark a pivotal step in Nigeria’s connectivity journey. Convened under the theme “Unlocking Growth,…

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Alphabet’s Taara sets its sight on revolutionizing internet in Africa with laser-based connectivity

Alphabet’s Taara project, born out of the company’s experimental X lab, is using lasers to deliver high-speed internet - offering a compelling alternative to traditional fiber optics and satellite systems…

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Nigeria launches Broadband Alliance, targets 70% internet penetration by 2026.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) in collaboration with telecommunications operators and State Information and Communications Technology agencies. The initiative aims to…

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Africa’s role in $1 trillion AI race and infrastructure boom takes center stage at Hyperscalers 2025 Outlook

The global ambition in technology and infrastructure is scaling unprecedented heights, with investments growing from $10 billion compute clusters to trillion-dollar ecosystems. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate the…

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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…

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Building Africa’s digital dream: collaboration is key to overcoming challenges

At the recent Africa Technology Festival in Cape Town, the theme of collaboration echoed louder than the keynote speeches themselves. Yet, despite its frequent use, collaboration in Africa’s digital transformation remains more…

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Collaboration between telcos, governments, and financial institutions critical for universal connectivity and financial inclusion in Africa – ATF 2024

Speakers at the Africa Technology Festival have called for greater collaboration between telecommunications companies, government agencies, and financial institutions, urging that such partnerships will be key to achieving universal connectivity…

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Airtel Africa appoints Dinesh Balsingh as CEO Airtel Nigeria following Carl Cruz’s move to Globe Telecoms

Airtel Africa, leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has announced the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Balsingh as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airtel Networks Limited, also known…

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Big Tech and Telcos: Stakeholders urge for collaboration on digital infrastructure investment at AfricaTech Festival

Stakeholders at the AfricaTech Festival held last week, in Cape Town, have urged for collaboration on digital infrastructure investments in Africa. During a keynote panel on theme "Big Tech and…

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Collaboration required to achieve reliable internet access across the continent – Hyperscalers

At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, a panel titled “Satellite, Subsea, and Terrestrial – Africa’s Path to Seamless and Integrated Connectivity” brought industry leaders together to discuss the investments essential…

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Egypt mints 5G licenses for Vodafone, Orange, and e&, plans nationwide rollout

Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt have officially joined Telecom Egypt in securing 5G licenses, according to recent announcements by Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA). This move marks…

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Google and Vodafone ink deal to revolutionize AI, cybersecurity in Africa and Europe

Google and Vodafone have signed a multi-billion-dollar partnership aimed at using AI to transform their services, enhance cybersecurity, and offer more personalized mobile and TV solutions for consumers. This move…

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Digital Korea receives AI boost with Microsoft and KT multibillion dollar partnership

The world’s most connected nation, South Korea is leaping into artificial intelligence with a partnership between one of its leading telecommunications companies, KT Corporation, and global software company, Microsoft. The…

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Enhancing connectivity resilience: LCCI convenes industry leaders following subsea cable cuts

In a focused discussion centered on enhancing resilience against recent subsea cable cuts in West Africa, key stakeholders from the telecommunications sector highlighted critical insights and strategies for mitigating future…

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Reliance makes first Africa entry into Ghana, forges partnerships to accelerate 5G Rollout

Radisys Corp., a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, is in discussions for possible partnership with Ghana's newly-established infrastructure company, Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC), aiming to improve mobile broadband…

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Microsoft and G42 to build geothermal-powered data center in Kenya, invest $1b on digital initiatives

Microsoft, in collaboration with G42, an advanced analytics and artificial intelligence company, has unveiled an ambitious venture to establish a geothermal-powered data center in Kenya. This initiative is part of…

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Nigerian Government secures approvals for new 90,000km fiber optic cable backbone

After its Federal Executive Council meeting, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, announced that the government has secured two significant approvals to enhance internet connectivity…

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Nigeria strengthens measures to safeguard digital infrastructure with new policy

Nigeria is taking decisive steps to address the destruction of broadband fiber cables, responding to persistent concerns raised by telecommunications companies and digital infrastructure operators in the country. According to…

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CSquared CEO Lanre Kolade steps down, leaving legacy of digital infrastructure expansion in Africa

Lanre Kolade, the Group CEO of CSquared Link Holdings ("CSquared"), has announced his departure from the company, effective April 2024, to pursue new opportunities. Initially established as Google's Project Link,…

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Subsea cable disruptions prompt ministerial action to safeguard digital infrastructure

In response to recent subsea cable disruptions off the West African coast, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has announced a collaborative effort with the…

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Submarine cable cuts cripple internet, cloud services in South and West Africa

Africa's internet infrastructure suffered a huge blow yesterday, when multiple internet connectivity providers suffered outages following submarine cable cuts to major subsea operators, specifically Seacom, MainOne and the West African…

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MainOne lands 2Africa subsea cable to drive digital expansion in Nigeria’s South-South region

The 45,000km long 2Africa subsea cable, owned by Meta, Bayobab, and other consortium partners, has landed in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom State in South-South Nigeria. Landed by Equinix-owned MainOne, 2Africa…

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CSquared empowers Liberia’s Connectivity with the first open-access backbone

CSquared has successfully launched its open-access backbone network in Liberia, marking a significant milestone in partnership with USAID Liberia. The 350-kilometer fiber backbone network extends from Monrovia to the borders…

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Direct-to-cell boom: AT&T, Google, and Vodafone back satellite firm AST SpaceMobile

Another direct-to-cell satellite firm AST SpaceMobile is in the news after securing significant investments from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone, totaling $155 million in strategic funding.  The funding, alongside…

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Google joins consortium to launch groundbreaking subsea cable linking South America and Asia-Pacific

Google is joining a consortium to deploy the first subsea cable between South America and Asia Pacific. “Today, we’re joining Desarrollo País of Chile and Office of Posts and Telecommunications…

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Empowering Africa’s 5G future: Challenges, Opportunities, and a collective call to action

The International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) Mobile Network Coverage Facts and Figures 2023 report has decried Africa's dismal performance in 5G adoption, with a meager 6 per cent coverage, as opposed…

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Ericsson positions for digital transformation with the appointment of Kassi as VP and West Africa/Morocco Head

Ericsson has announced Majda Lahlou Kassi as Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco, effective January 1, 2024. In this role, Kassi will be instrumental in steering…

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WorldBank approves $266.5m for internet access, digital transformation for West Africa

The World Bank has given the nod to a groundbreaking $266.5 million initiative, funded through IDA financing, designed to revolutionize internet access across The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Mauritania.…

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Nigerian court halts MTN, ATC’s base station construction in coverage areas, cites health and environment

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has restrained MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and its associate, the ATC Nigeria Wireless Infrastructure Ltd., from overcrowding the environment with base stations pending…

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Read more about the article MTN explores broadband boost through satellite collaborations with Starlink and Eutelsat
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MTN explores broadband boost through satellite collaborations with Starlink and Eutelsat

In an official statement, MTN Group, a leading mobile telecommunications provider, reveals its current exploration of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite solutions in collaboration with industry operators like SpaceX’s Starlink…

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Eutelsat OneWeb bolsters Libya’s internet with multimillion-dollar LEO partnership

Eutelsat Group, the world's first combined GEO-LEO satellite operator, has secured a landmark deal with Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology (RLTT), expanding its footprint and fueling high-speed connectivity across…

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TelCables Nigeria CEO renews call for infrastructure sharing, open-access systems to bridge digital divide

In an exclusive interview with Africa Hyperscalers Media, the Regional Executive for TelCables West Africa, Fernando Fernandes, highlighted the critical need for infrastructure sharing and open access infrastructure to bridge…

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Starlink still illegal in South Africa, warns regulator

South Africa's communications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), has warned that the use or provision of Starlink's satellite Internet services in the country is illegal.  …

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Africa needs more infrastructure, data centers – Fernando Fernandes, Regional Director, TelCables Nigeria

In this exclusive interview, Africa Hyperscalers Media speaks to the new CEO of TelCables Nigeria, Fernando Fernandes. He speaks on Africa’s digital infrastructure gap, Angola Cable’s efforts to bridge this…

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Mobile economy in Sub Saharan Africa poised for significant growth – GSMA report

In a new report, the 2023 GSMA Mobile Economy analysis for Sub-Saharan Africa unveils a transformative trajectory for mobile connectivity, highlighting key indicators that signify the region's profound digital evolution.…

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Label telecoms infrastructure critical national infrastructure, industry charges the government

Industry leaders at the 2023 edition of the Nigerian Peering & Interconnection Forum (ngPIF), hosted by the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) and the Nigerian Network Operators Group (NNOG)…

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Read more about the article Starlink applies to launch 30,000 W-band LEO satellites
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Starlink applies to launch 30,000 W-band LEO satellites

SpaceX's Starlink unit is planning to deploy thousands of W-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites as part of its satellite internet network. The network, known as ESIAFI II, will consist…

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Improved regulation to boost Nigeria’s internet traffic by 1000% in five years, industry stakeholders say

Stakeholders in Nigeria's digital infrastructure industry have called for improved regulation to support the sector's growth, forecasting that internet traffic in the country could increase by 1000% in the next…

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Rwanda claims world’s first 5G HAP trials in partnership with SoftBank

The Government of Rwanda has partnered with SoftBank Corporation to successfully test SoftBank's proprietary 5G communications payload in the stratosphere, using solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) unmanned aerial vehicle…

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Read more about the article Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa
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Paratus adds two fiber links between Mozambique, South Africa

Paratus Group, a leading connectivity solutions provider in Africa, has launched two new cross-border fiber links connecting Mozambique and South Africa. These routes provide an alternative to the typical sub-sea…

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Read more about the article Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable
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Sparkle partners Kush Investments for virtual fibers on Equiano subsea cable

Sparkle, Telecom Italia's (TIM) international wholesale arm, and first international service provider in Italy, has partnered with Kush Investments, a UAE-based firm to provide virtual fibers on the Equiano subsea…

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Read more about the article 2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano
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2Africa subsea cable to land in Nigeria in November, promises 25% more capacity than Equiano

The long-anticipated 2Africa subsea cable, considered one of the most robust cable systems to serve Africa and the Middle East, is set to land in Nigeria in November 2023. This…

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Read more about the article Nigeria’s telecoms regulators get new bosses in sweeping industry change
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Nigeria’s telecoms regulators get new bosses in sweeping industry change

In an authoritative move echoing the new digital signposts for Nigeria, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu appointed five new Chief Executive Officers across multiple agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications,…

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Read more about the article Nigeria’s connectivity, data center and cloud operators: The unsung pioneers of digital independence
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Nigeria’s connectivity, data center and cloud operators: The unsung pioneers of digital independence

As Nigeria commemorates its 63rd year of independence, beneath the surface of the nation's bustling cities lies a quiet revolution reshaping industries, fostering innovation, and propelling the country into the…

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Read more about the article TelCables Nigeria unveils groundbreaking Clouds2Africa node, poised to boost  cloud connectivity in West Africa
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TelCables Nigeria unveils groundbreaking Clouds2Africa node, poised to boost cloud connectivity in West Africa

TelCables Nigeria (www.telecables.co.za), a leading telecommunications provider and subsidiary of Angola Cables recently announced the launch of its pioneering Clouds2Africa node in Nigeria, introducing businesses of all sizes to a…

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Read more about the article CERN’s data centers cross the exabyte disk storage milestone
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CERN’s data centers cross the exabyte disk storage milestone

The renowned European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), has crossed the threshold of one exabyte in disk storage capacity, and now boasts over one million terabytes of disk space dedicated…

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Read more about the article Eutelsat, OneWeb merge to create Eutelsat Group: first GEO-LEO satellite operator
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Eutelsat, OneWeb merge to create Eutelsat Group: first GEO-LEO satellite operator

Geostationary (GEO) satellite operator Eutelsat has concluded its acquisition of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) operator OneWeb.Eutelsat Communications has confirmed the successful culmination of its 14-months long all-share merger with OneWeb,…

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Read more about the article 360 Broadband emerges as a bigger rural connectivity enabler after successful ISP merger
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360 Broadband emerges as a bigger rural connectivity enabler after successful ISP merger

Two leading internet service providers in the Oklahoma-Texas-Arkansas region have united their strengths to form a powerful new entity, 360 Broadband. The merger of two equally sized companies, 360 Communications…

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