Tag: Connectivity

Telecom Namibia is set to launch its commercial 5G deployment in 2026, following its peer MTC's first 5G testing in partnership with Huawei. Dr. Stanley Shanapinda, CEO of Telecom Namibia, ...

Ericsson's "Mobility Report June 2024" predicts significant growth in 5G subscriptions in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an expected increase from 11 million in 2023 to 320 million by 2029. This growth ...

In Kenya, Safaricom is lobbying the Communications Authority (CA) to block foreign satellite internet providers (ISPs), including Elon Musk's, from operating there without adequate and proper licensing. The telco has ...

In South Africa, Cell C Chief Technology Officer Schalk Visser recently announced that the company is conducting 5G tests with its network partners, Vodacom and MTN. In addition to this, ...

BMA has learnt that Zambia spent more than US$14 million on building its first satellite station. According to Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati, the facility will be launched on ...

Elon Musk's internet company, Starlink, is making significant progress in Nigeria by planning to establish ground stations across the country, aiming to enhance connectivity for millions of Nigerians. BMA understands ...

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has initiated a consultation on a new licensing framework for satellite services in the country. This move aims to establish regulatory and ...

The South African Department of Communications & Digital Technologies has recently released a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking input from stakeholders in the ICT industry. ...

Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that Angola Cables' network has reached a record-breaking 18,448 Tbps of data traffic, propelling the company's AS Number to the 24th rank globally by the ...

Eutelsat Group has strategically entered into a put option agreement with the EQT Infrastructure VI fund (EQT) to transition its passive ground infrastructure assets into a new, independent company. The ...