Infrastructure

Challenges impact investment in Nigeria’s broadband ambitions

Economist lists changes in policy, licensing requirements and taxation as among several issues thwarting investment.
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3:20
Thursday

Urgent call to restore telecoms in war-torn Sudan

Nearly 100 humanitarian organisations appeal for return of telecommunications and internet services in Sudan as the war rages on.
2:20

Paratus Group signs BSO as first customer for Express Route

The Paratus Express Route provides the fastest connectivity between Johannesburg and Europe, with a latency of 123 milliseconds, the company says.
1:30

New 5MW data centre planned for Djibouti

A joint venture between PAIX Data Centres and the Djibouti Sovereign Fund hopes to capitalise on the country’s positioning as an intercontinental connectivity hub.
2:00

Nigeria to deploy new 90,000km terrestrial fibre optic backbone

The new fibre backbone will increase Internet penetration in Nigeria to over 70% and reduce the cost of Internet access by over 60%, according to the country’s comms minister.
3:10

Achieving long-term network sustainability

Sustainability is a global priority but achieving it can be a significant challenge for organisations.
1:30
10 May

Camtel, Angola Cables pact to boost connectivity

The two companies say the agreement signifies an important step in advancing telecoms and digital connectivity in Africa.
4:10

Embracing the pivot for a new trajectory in mining

Navigating the positive transition to new generation technologies in South Africa's mining industry
2:00

Cassava Tech’s ADC unveils channel partner programme

The data centre company says that the programme prioritises mutual growth for itself and its partners.
1:50
26 Apr

US supports increased fibre, 5G connectivity in Kenya

The US is funding a study to address Kenya’s internet affordability gap through the development of new fibre optic and 5G infrastructure.
3:30

Efficiency unleashed: Digital transformation in operations

It isn’t new, or novel to say that digitising production, operations and logistics will lead to more efficiency, higher quality, and improved output.
1:30

Safaricom unveils plan to train 10,000 fibre optic technicians

The academy's partners said attendees will get hands-on experience, theoretical understanding, and practical skills for successful network deployment.