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Mozambique starts national roaming pilot
14+ hour, 8+ min ago (181+ words) The Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has launched a pilot phase for national roaming to eliminate "shadow zones" and expand connectivity across Mozambique." The initiative follows the National Roaming Regulation in Telecommunications under Decree No. 12/2025, according to the regulator. The trial…...
Ethiopia's $4bn dam fuels Africa's radical EV shift
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (311+ words) Ethiopia's $4 billion hydroelectric dam is already powering one of the most aggressive electric mobility transitions in Africa, just seven months after its inauguration. In a continent still largely dependent on fossil fuels, Ethiopia is charting a radically different path by…...
Angola, Namibia's dynamic connectivity partnership
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (306+ words) digital connectivity along Southern Africa's west coast is set for an upgrade following the signing of a memorandum of understanding and a commercial terms agreement between Telecom Namibia and Angola Telecom in Swakopmund. The strategic partnership formalises a direct link…...
Kenya's new license fees shake up satellite industry
2+ week, 6+ day ago (351+ words) Satellite internet providers led by Starlink are set to pay significantly more to operate in Kenya following sweeping regulatory changes that could reshape the country's fast-growing connectivity market. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a revised telecommunications framework…...
Uganda, Tanzania's infrastructure requires a sound digital backbone
4+ week, 1+ day ago (572+ words) Uganda and Tanzania are entering a major phase of infrastructure-led growth. Both countries are undergoing large-scale investments in transport networks, industrial zones, and urban development. In fact, Uganda has allocated over 30% of its annual expenditure to infrastructure, including more than…...
Angola passes landmark start-up law
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (258+ words) Angola's parliament has unanimously passed a new start-up law to support its growing tech ecosystem, boost the digital economy, and close key regulatory gaps. The law distinguishes start-ups from traditional small businesses by emphasising scalability, technology adoption, and global market…...
Mozambique's green energy gets a boost
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (260+ words) Mozambique's goal for energy independence has taken a huge step ahead thanks to a new strategic relationship between Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa (RES4 Africa) and the country's energy regulator, the Autoridade Reguladora de Energia (ARENE). On Tuesday, the two institutions…...
First Distribution appointed as official Ruckus Networks distributor across SADC region
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (210+ words) ITWeb Africa - First Distribution appointed as official Ruckus Networks distributor across SADC region First Distribution, which positions itself as a leading value-added IT distributor, is proud to announce its appointment as an authorised distributor for Ruckus Networks across the Southern…...
First Distribution appointed as first Canonical distributor in Africa
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (194+ words) With deep expertise across data centre, cloud, networking, security, virtualisation and middleware, First Distribution empowers its reseller ecosystem to confidently take complex solutions to market. As the distributor of Canonical in Africa, First Distribution is uniquely positioned to: At the…...
South Sudan engages leaders to transform telecoms
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (166+ words) South Sudan's ICT minister hosted a no-holds-barred meeting with mobile operators on Monday to discuss critical industry issues such as taxation, shipment delays, foreign exchange limits, SIM card clearing, and the push for digital and electronic payments. Minister Ateny Wek…...