MTN extends 5G network to Benin
MTN Benin has officially launched the country's first commercial 5G network, marking a significant milestone in the region's technological advancement. Initially, the 5G service is available in the cities of…
FCC to review subsea cable policy
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans a comprehensive review of its subsea cable licensing rules. Approved on November 21, the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking outlines its plans to enhance…
Wingu.Africa launches Tier III data center in Djibouti
Wingu.Africa has officially launched its new Tier 3 Certified Data Center in Djibouti, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Ismail Omar…
Vertiv, Compass Data Centers innovate combined air and liquid cooling technology
Vertiv and Compass Data centers have partnered to create an innovative cooling solution for modern data centers, which seamlessly switches between air and liquid cooling, meeting the growing demands of…
Pan African Towers moves up CFO to Acting CEO role
Pan African Towers (PAT), Nigeria’s leading provider of digital infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Oladipo Badru, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (FCA), as Acting Chief Executive Officer. This follows…
e& partners with WIOCC to drive telco, hyperscaler growth in Africa
Global technology group e& has entered into a strategic partnership with WIOCC to accelerate the growth of the hyperscaler ecosystem across the continent. This collaboration further strengthens e&’s presence in…
ABC Nigeria announces its 4th cyber hackathon
In partnership with Commercio and other private sector collaborators, the American Business Council Nigeria (ABC Nigeria), will host the 2024 Cyber Hackathon, which is expected to be a dynamic platform…
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…
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…
Data center trends for 2025: Vertiv predicts industry focus on AI support, regulation, and sustainability
Innovation in AI-powered infrastructure, energy management, and cooling strategies to take center stage in the new year. – As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, its impact on data…