Safaricom rues Starlink’s fast growth, appeals to regulator to protect local internet service providers

Safaricom, Kenya's leading telecommunications provider, has urged the Communications Authority (CA) to restrict satellite internet providers from operating in Kenya without partnering with local licensees. This request could notably impact…

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Nigeria signs new legislation designating digital assets as critical national infrastructure

Nigeria's Federal Government has officially designated digital infrastructure as critical national infrastructure through the release of the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’ This gazette aims…

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Navigating the energy transition: the cost implications for Africa’s data centers

By Wabo Majavu, Executive, Strategy and Business Operations, Africa Data Centres The data center industry in Africa is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by several factors including increased mobile adoption, fintech…

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CSquared appoints ex-Liquid Telecoms CEO, Willem Marais as Chief Commercial Officer

CSquared Group has appointed Willem Marais as its Chief Commercial Officer. Willem Marais, the former Chief Business Development Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, was responsible for the group's business development,…

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Hyperscalers Convergence Africa 2024 convenes stakeholders to shape the future of digital infrastructure

Leading hyperscalers, digital infrastructure operators, investors, and regulators are confirmed to attend the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, scheduled for September 5, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This pivotal event aims to address…

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