ST Engineering iDirect offers 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity with Q-Kon
AFRICA 10:38

ST Engineering iDirect offers 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity with Q-Kon

ST Engineering iDirect has announced a partnership with satellite communication service provider Q-Kon to launch 'Intuition Unbound' across Africa. Q-Kon will provide satellite capacity and teleport facilities in South Africa, while ST Engineering iDirect will deliver 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity. Intuition Unbound uses scalable infrastructure, advanced Virtual Network Operator (VNO) capabilities and global bandwidth management technologies to supply connectivity on an As-a-Service mode

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa
AFRICA 09:59

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa

Cassava Technologies company Liquid C2 has announced a partnership with artificial intelligence and cyber security training company CyberCoach to offer an AI-powered security education platform to help organisations reduce human risk. CyberCoach trains employees using material based on their specific job functions. Liquid C2 and its Cloudmania channel will distribute CyberCoach training across Africa to reach enterprises, SMEs, public sector institutions and partners.

Ooredoo Algeria extends 5G to every province
ALGERIA 08:59

Ooredoo Algeria extends 5G to every province

Ooredoo Algerie says it has extended 5G coverage to all of the country's 58 provinces (wilayas), becoming the first mobile operator to achieve nationwide 5G coverage, APS reported. CEO Roni Tohma said the network increase its number of stations to ensure optimal coverage and service quality in line with international standards in every region. Tohman said such coverage will exceed the number of provinces required by the 5G deployment specifications in the very first year.

Helios Towers FY net profit rises 46% as revenue grows 8%
AFRICA 08:42

Helios Towers FY net profit rises 46% as revenue grows 8%

Helios Towers said its net profit increased 46 percent from USD 27.0 million to USD 39.4 million in the year ended December 2025, reflecting higher operating profit and USD 54.9 million lower finance costs, largely offset by movements in deferred tax assets. Revenue increased by 8 percent to USD 854.1 million while adjusted EBITDA went up by 12 percent to USD 471.1 million, driven by record tenancy growth, as all major mobile network operators continue to expand coverage and meet growing data demand across

GeeSpace plans expansion with new partners in Algeria and Morocco
ALGERIA 11 MAR

GeeSpace plans expansion with new partners in Algeria and Morocco

Geespace, a subsidiary of Chinese group Geely, is expanding its presence in Africa through new strategic partnerships in Algeria and Morocco. The agreements aim to enhance satellite capabilities, strengthen digital infrastructure, and advance the deployment of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology across North Africa. The projects are being developed through Geely's aerospace subsidiary Time Space Daoyu Technology Co, which has signed separate agreements with both countries to support satellite capabil

Libya's LTT and ZTE sign MoU
LIBYA 9 MAR

Libya's LTT and ZTE sign MoU

ZTE and Libya Telecom and Technology Company (LTT) signed a memorandum of understanding at MWC Barcelona 2026, establishing a strategic partnership between the two parties to accelerate network infrastructure modernization and foster the growth of Libya's digital economy. Under this MoU, ZTE and LTT are committed to working together on the planning and deployment of 4G and 5G networks to enhance coverage, connectivity, and performance across Libya; jointly develop and integrate innovative services, includin

Google brings AI Overviews and AI Mode to 13 African languages
AFRICA 9 MAR

Google brings AI Overviews and AI Mode to 13 African languages

Google has expanded its AI Overviews and AI Mode search tools to support thirteen African languages, in addition to English. They are Kiswahili (Kenya, Tanzania), Somali (Somalia, Kenya), Afrikaans, Akan, Amharic, Hausa, Kinyarwanda, Afaan Oromoo, Sesotho, Setswana, Wolof, Yoruba and isiZulu. Google invites users to try out this capability and give feedback.

MTN Group and Huawei sign Autonomous Networks Level 4 MoU
AFRICA 6 MAR

MTN Group and Huawei sign Autonomous Networks Level 4 MoU

Huawei and MTN Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MWC Barcelona 2026 to deepen cooperation on AI-driven intelligent network evolution, digital inclusion, home broadband, data monetisation, digital infrastructure and ESG initiatives. The partnership targets Autonomous Networks level 4 (AN L4).

Cassava Technologies starts National Sovereign Cloud service for African governments
AFRICA 6 MAR

Cassava Technologies starts National Sovereign Cloud service for African governments

Cassava Technologies has announced its National Sovereign Cloud (NSC) solution, designed to support African governments with secure, locally-governed digital infrastructure that enables the deployment of AI-enabled public services.

Axian Telecom to work with AST SpaceMobile on satellite mobile services for Africa
AFRICA 5 MAR

Axian Telecom to work with AST SpaceMobile on satellite mobile services for Africa

Axian Telecom, the parent company of African telecom group Yas, announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile to deliver direct-to-device (D2D) space-based mobile broadband services in Africa. The services are expected to bring voice, video, data and internet connectivity to people across remote, rural, maritime and aviation zones that terrestrial networks cannot reach.

NTT Data extends SAP contract with Absa
AFRICA 5 MAR

NTT Data extends SAP contract with Absa

NTT Data announced the renewal and extension of its contract with African financial services group Absa to deliver application management services for the bank. The solution is focused on Absa's SAP S/4HANA group reporting and financial consolidation landscape. The renewed five-year agreement enhances Absa's ambition to modernise financial systems and applications and embeds group-wide standards that enhance agility, flexibility and robust financial control, NTT Data said.

MultiChoice axes Showmax after review
AFRICA 5 MAR

MultiChoice axes Showmax after review

MultiChoice, part of Canal Plus, has announced the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities. It said the substantial annual losses experienced by the Showmax business had proved unsustainable in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment. The decision not involve any retrenchments and the group will be engaging and supporting employees through various transition options.

AFRICA 4 MAR

Cassava starts cloud partner programme

Cassava Technologies announced the launch of the Cassava Cloud Partner (CCP) programme to enable mobile network operators and system integrators across Africa and Latin America to consume, resell or distribute AI, cloud and digital services using Cassava's infrastructure and technology platforms. CCP will provide Cassava's customers and partners with access to Nvidia Cloud Partner solutions, Cassava's AI Factory, its own native AI solutions and CAIMEx, a localised multi-model platform that provides unified

AFRICA 4 MAR

MeetKai and Smart Africa plans sovereign AI trials in 5 African countries

MeetKai and Smart Africa announced a collaboration to launch a five-country pilot advancing sovereign AI across Africa. The pilot will support establishing national AI capabilities designed to operate with sovereign control over data, models, and deployment — aligned with each country's laws, institutions, and development priorities. The participating pilot countries will be announced in the coming weeks.

AFRICA 4 MAR

Unicef launches procurement initiative for school connectivity across Africa

Unicef launched a continent-scale procurement initiative for internet connectivity in Africa, inviting internet service providers to deliver managed connectivity services to schools, health facilities, and other essential child-serving institutions across 54 countries. The initiative aims to accelerate connectivity for up to 500,000 schools and other facilities delivering essential services to children. The first phase runs a public Request for Expression of Interest (REoI), designed to identify and prequal

ALGERIA 4 MAR

Djezzy rolls out 5G network across 18 provinces in Algeria

Mobile operator Djezzy has officially rolled out its 5G network across 18 provinces in Algeria, following the award of its licence in late 2025. The roll-out started in Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Setif, Skikda, Ouargla, Tlemcen and Blida and has been brought forward in ten other provinces previously scheduled for the second quarter of 2026 - Timimoun, Mostaganem, Tizi-Ouzou, Bejaia, Annaba, Batna, Bordj Bou Arreridj, In Salah, Touggourt and Tindouf. Djezzy said the rollout of the 5G network will continue g

AFRICA 3 MAR

GSMA plans affordable 4G smartphone pilots in six African countries this year

The GSMA has announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda have been selected by the GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition for pilots to introduce affordable 4G smartphones this year. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the GSMA and by the G6 group of leading African operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) partners formalises the cooperation. A current challenge is the surge in the global cost of memory prices. The GSMA and coalit

AFRICA 3 MAR

MTN Group and UNHCR partner to connect displaced people

MTN Group has signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) to advance meaningful connectivity and digital inclusion for refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), asylum seekers and host communities in MTN markets. The partnership recognises a shifting humanitarian landscape across sub-Saharan Africa, where conflict, economic shocks and climate-related disasters continue to drive large-scale displacement. Over 20 million displaced people reside in markets wher

AFRICA 3 MAR

Cassava Technologies launches autonomous network platform powered by Nvidia

Cassava Technologies announced the launch of Cassava Autonomous Network, the African group's own autonomous network platform designed to self-optimise mobile RAN. The company said the system was built specifically for the unique complexities of Africa's connectivity landscape, using Nvidia AI infrastructure, Nvidia NIM microservices and Nvidia Network Configuration Blueprint.

TUNISIA 3 MAR

Tunisia's central bank raises awareness of 3G shutdown from mid-2027

The central bank of Tunisia has asked institutions dedicated to financial and postal services to start preparing for the country's planned switch-off of 3G networks, noting that the gradual shutdown process will start from mid-2027 under the national digital transformation strategy. Stakeholders have been urged to take action in advance to avoid disruption, particularly by ensuring that 3G-enabled payment terminals are identified and upgraded.

ALGERIA 2 MAR

Qvantel opens managed services centre in Algeria with Djezzy

Qvantel announced that it has strengthened its partnership with Algerian operator Djezzy with the opening of a local managed services centre in Algeria. Djezzy partners with Qvantel for BSS software and services to develop and monetize services and provide customer service in the Algerian market.

AFRICA 2 MAR

MTN Group expects strong improvement in profits for 2025

MTN Group said it expects to report strong earnings for 2025, with a net result between ZAR 10.62 and ZAR 11.68 per share for the financial year, compared to a loss of ZAR 5.31 in 2024. Headline EPS is expected to reach ZAR 12.64-12.85, up from ZAR 0.98 the previous year. The mobile operator noted that its larger operations, including MTN Ghana and MTN Nigeria, delivered robust earnings in the 2025 financial year, with improved profitability driven by stronger revenue growth, and there was positive operatio

AFRICA 2 MAR

Vodafone to use Amazon Leo for mobile backhaul in Europe, Africa

Vodafone announced an agreement with Amazon Leo to use the low Earth orbit satellite network to provide services for its customers in Europe and Africa. The network is expected to support backhaul to 4G and 5G mobile sites in remote areas, helping improve coverage for its mobile customers.

MOROCCO 27 FEB

Orange Maroc launches Yo Max 5G plans with OTT services

Orange Maroc introduced the new Yo Max 5G mobile plans, offering customers a choice of six mobile data plans priced between MAD 99 and MAD 649 per month. They come with 25 GB up to 160 GB of data or unlimited data, as well as an increasing number of OTT services to choose from, such as OSN+, Viu, Blacknut or Anghami, and a data roaming allowance starting from the 80 GB plan for MAD 299. Subscribers can manage their plan via the Maxit app.

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