A satellite service provided by SpaceX will be piloted in 500 schools in Rwanda after its launch on the 22nd of February. The project is part of a larger initiative to provide high-speed internet access to underserved areas in the country.
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2Africa Makes Its Fourth Landing in South Africa
2Africa, the world's largest undersea cable, landed in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, and is expected to be the catalyst to drive the region’s digital economy. The massive subsea cable, which will connect Africa, Europe and Asia, has already landed in some parts of the country, and KwaZulu-Natal became the latest shore to welcome the 2Africa cable.
Telkom SA Lays Off 15% of Workforce
Telkom South Africa is planning to lay off up to 15% of its workforce as part of a new restructuring program to cut costs. The partially state-owned operator has started a formal consultation process for retrenchments that will impact all business units and subsidiaries and is intended to ensure the sustainability of the group in the long term.
CRAN Joins NAMRA to Strengthen Import Controls
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibia Revenue Authority (NAMRA) signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen control measures on the entry of ICT and telecom equipment into the country. The initiative aims to protect the national telecom market and consumers against counterfeit products.
The Digital Revolution: Exploring Senegal's Tech Landscape in 2023
Senegal has made significant progress in the development of its digital economy in recent years, with a particular focus on expanding access to the internet and promoting the use of digital technologies in various sectors. As of 2023, the country has an estimated 14.7 million internet users, representing a penetration rate of around 80%.
Wise Move Breaks Moving Industry with Integration of ChatGPT
Wise Move, the only online moving platform in South Africa, has seen tremendous growth since its launch at the beginning of 2022. Boasting over 70,000 monthly visitors and 5,000 new delivery requests added each month, Wise Move has become the go-to platform for anyone looking to move in South Africa. Now, Wise Move is looking to the future by integrating the Artificial Intelligence tool, “ChatGPT.”
Tigo Tanzania and Ericsson Partner to Launch 5G, Upgrade Existing Network
Tigo Tanzania and Ericsson have partnered to launch 5G and fully modernize and expand the existing 4G network across the country. 5G is now available in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma and Zanzibar and will be gradually rolled out across the country at strategic locations.
Telecom Companies' Daily Earnings to Be Monitored in Kenya
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced plans to implement a system to better measure voice, Internet and SMS traffic. Using this system, the government hopes to fight fraud and improve its collection of the daily revenues reported by telecom operators.
Rack Centre Expands Its Reach of Available Interconnection Services
Rack Centre, a Tier III carrier and cloud-neutral data center in West Africa, has expanded its reach of available interconnection services with the addition of Workonline Communications, one of the largest IP network providers in Africa, to the enviable list of its growing marketplace.
TCRA to Shut Down All Unverified Sim Cards
The Tanzanian government has extended the SIM card verification deadline until February 13. According to ICT Minister Nape Nnauye, after this date, unregistered SIM cards will be disabled.