The regulatory authorisations clear Lesaka’s Bank Zero acquisition and Vodacom’s 30% stake purchase in fibre group Maziv.
There’s an opportunity for locally-manufactured smartphones, if Africa acts collectively, says GSMA Africa’s Angela Wamola.
Insights from AfricaCom 2025 highlight broadband, AI and cloud as core infrastructure for an intelligent Africa.
Meta announces the completion of the core 2Africa subsea cable, which it bills as the world’s longest open access subsea cable system.
Strong demand for connectivity drove a 26.7% surge in mobile data subscribers to 18.5 million, while fibre connectivity climbed to 52%.
The wholesale fibre provider introduces a fibre-to-the-room solution for its customer base, in partnership with Huawei SA.
Under the deal, Vodacom will be authorised to resell Starlink equipment and services to enterprise and small business customers in Africa.
SA’s tax reform on entry-level smartphones is an opportunity to boost connectivity across Africa, says GSMA Africa head Angela Wamola.
The SA Teen Entrepreneur Foundation and AdNotes aim to empower operators through accredited training, mentorship and integration into national broadband programmes.
The partnership advances regional interconnectivity, providing enterprises and ISPs with high-performance network solutions that bridge the countries' digital markets.
Paratus 500 enables Paratus to uniquely connect its 15 licensed operations with a contiguous telecoms network across its portfolio.
Gauteng’s e-government department sets out to bring free WiFi to hostels in the City of Johannesburg.