According to the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), the government plans to establish a space agency to explore the country's potential in using space resources for scientific and technological advancement.
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Network International Appointed as Payment and Technology Partner for El Nilein Bank
Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has been selected as a payment and technology partner for one of the leading Sudanese banks in the UAE, El Nilein Bank.
A $30 Million Equity Investment to Support Africa's Digital Infrastructure Expansion
To improve access to quality broadband internet and data hosting services for homes and businesses in Africa, IFC announced it is expanding its relationship with West Indian Ocean Cable Company Holding Ltd. (WIOCC Group), a leading digital connectivity and infrastructure provider in Africa, with a $30 million equity investment. The new investment will support WIOCC Group's continued rollout of terrestrial fiber-optic networks, investment in new subsea cables and the launch of world-class, open-access core and edge data center infrastructure across the continent.
South Africa to Shut Down Its 2G and 3G Networks
Communications Minister, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, proposed a roadmap for shutting down South Africa’s 2G and 3G networks by 2025. The plan appears in a draft policy for the next-generation radio frequency spectrum.
ITU PP-22 Convenes to Shape Global Digital Transformation
The highest decision-making body of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has opened with delegates from around the world pursuing digital cooperation and transformation for the greater good.
No More iPhone Models Without Charger in Brazil
The new iPhone 14 lineup is coming, but Brazilians may not be able to get it in the country.
NCC to Generate $1.1 Billion From 5G Spectrum in 2023
Umar Danbatta, executive vice president of NCC, revealed at an interactive meeting on the 2023-2025 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF-FSP) that the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) is expected to earn over N500 billion for the Federal Government in 2023 through the auctioning of the 5G spectrum.
ICT Donates to Nigeria’s GDP in Q2-2022
In the second quarter of 2022, ICT contributed 18.44 % to Nigeria's real gross domestic product (GDP), and this percentage is higher than the 17.92% and 16.20 % recorded respectively during the same periods in 2020 and 2021.
South Sudan and Djibouti Sign Fiber Optic Agreement
South Sudan and Djibouti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to connect fiber optic cable running from Djibouti through Ethiopia to Juba.
ADC to Expand Its Footprint in Other African Countries
Cassava Technologies Group's data center construction and operations subsidiary, Africa Data Centers (ADC), has received a US$83 million disbursement from the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Development Finance Agency (DFC). This disbursement is part of a US$300 million commitment, which will expand the company's South African data center network.