Africa is the world’s fastest-growing bandwidth market

The construction of new oceanic submarine internet cables around Africa has dramatically boosted the continent’s international connectivity in recent years, a new report shows. The report by the Digital Council Africa – and conducted by Digitalthings – found that total international bandwidth to the continent jumped from 12.2Tbit/s to 52Tbit/s between 2019 and 2023. In the same period,...

Listed: the MVNOs in South Africa – and a look at the state of the market

Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are telecommunications service providers that piggyback off the infrastructure of larger, more established mobile network operators to provide services to niche consumer segments. The history of MVNOs in South Africa dates back to 2006 when Cell C became the country’s first network operator to carry an MVNO on its network. Cell...

The Potential of 5G-Enabled Cloud Services

In the era of advanced technology, the potential of 5G-enabled cloud services is poised to revolutionize the way we connect, communicate, and conduct business. As the fifth-generation wireless technology continues to roll out across the globe, it brings with it a myriad of opportunities for enhanced connectivity, faster data transfer speeds, and unprecedented access to...

How the United States Can Effectively Implement Its New Digital Transformation With Africa Initiative

INTRODUCTION Digital technologies are set to shape African economies and unleash economic growth opportunities, including opening new markets for the United States and other partners, in the coming years. Within this context, the United States launched the Digital Transformation with Africa Initiative (DTA) in December 2022 to advance U.S.-Africa digital collaboration.1 The DTA is one...

Tanzania’s communication sector leaps into modern connectivity and digital progress

What you need to know: Communication products and services have not only spurred Tanzania’s socio-economic development, but also they have escalated the towering twin agendas of blue and digital economies across all levels. It goes without saying that the communication sector has significantly complemented the growth of other sectors. Communication products and services have not...

Moments That Defined Africa’s Tech Landscape In 2023

Here are some of the milestones that shaped Africa’s tech landscape in 2023 In 2023, the technological landscape of Africa experienced a revolutionary metamorphosis driving advancements across diverse sectors. The foresight of a significant surge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, coupled with the widespread implementation of emerging technologies, and regulatory changes underscored a dynamic shift...

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