Eutelsat's OneWeb beats Starlink to internet-starved Libya
Libya is well acquainted with sporadic Internet access and censorship, in addition to having one of the slowest connectivity speeds in the world.
Andrew Christian
Power crises renew South Africa’s clean energy ambitions
SA's economy suffers from a crippling outage crisis, with businesses and citizens enduring 12-hour blackouts daily.
Reforms give Ethiopia's startup scene a fighting chance
Over the past couple of years, the government has set up a fund for innovation, approved a policy on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), created the Digital Ethiopia 2025 plan, and started preparing a Startup Act.
A top-tier South African telco is handing over control of its assets
Cell C has had sustainability challenges since entering the market in 2001, and struggled to match investments by its closest rivals.
Starlink's early arrival in Ghana stirs controversy
Starlink operations in Ghana have been declared illegal by the National Communications Authority, Ghana's telco regulator.
Taking the bait, Starlink gears to launch in South Africa
South Africa's telecoms regulator has discreetly granted "type approval" certificates to three local companies authorised by Starlink.
As drones take off in Africa, familiar concerns linger
It is quite concerning that drones while having the potential to drive economic development, can also be weaponised and utilised by insurgents, terrorists, and criminal networks.