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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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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