Tag: Connectivity

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 ...

South Africa's eagerly anticipated launch of the satellite broadband service Starlink has faced regulatory hurdles and uncertainties. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi emphasised the importance of Starlink adhering to local regulations ...

Telecommunication company Telkom's fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) business, Openserve, has significantly increased the number of homes connected by 19.5%, bringing its overall connection rate to just below 50%. This update was provided ...

Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) has announced the successful conclusion of the operational phase of Nexsat-1, Egypt's first Earth observation satellite. This satellite, developed through a collaboration with the German firm ...

Airtel Africa announced that they have boosted data capacity and coverage with an extensive 5,600 km fibre network expansion. Airtel Africa plc has made significant strides in enhancing its network ...