Australia’s NBN Co Selects Amazon’s Project Kuiper Over Starlink to Expand Remote Internet Access
Australia’s NBN Co partners with Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver high-speed internet to 300,000 remote homes and businesses, bypassing Elon Musk’s Starlink.
MTN South Africa Invests R220 Million to Expand Rural Network in Eastern Cape
MTN South Africa announces R220 million investment to improve rural network coverage in Eastern Cape. Learn how this move supports 4G and 5G expansion, site upgrades, and digital inclusion.
Ghana Orders MultiChoice to Slash DStv Subscription Fees by 30% or Face License Suspension
Ghana’s government gives MultiChoice Ghana an ultimatum to reduce DStv subscription fees by 30% before August 7, 2025, or risk losing its broadcasting license over unfair pricing.
6 Things AI Still Can’t Do for You (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
AI tools like ChatGPT are brilliant—but they’re not magic. Here are 6 important things artificial intelligence still can’t do for you in 2025, from keeping secrets to making moral decisions.
South Africa Eyes Satellite Internet Deal with China to Bridge Digital Divide Meta Description:
In a move to close the country’s widening digital divide, South Africa is in talks with China Satellite Network Company (CSNC) to bring affordable satellite internet to millions of residents in remote and underserved areas.
Big Tech Breaks the Bank on AI — But Investors Are All In
Tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet are spending billions on AI, and investors are embracing the trend.
Top 10 Cheapest Unlimited Data Plans in Nigeria (July 2025)
Top 10 Cheapest Unlimited Data Plans in Nigeria (July 2025) Despite a recent 50% hike in telecom tariffs affecting voice, SMS, and data services, Nigerians continue to consume more data than ever. In May 2025, Nigerians used 1.04 million terabytes—the highest monthly usage recorded by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) since January 2023. With data […]
WATRA: Harmonised Digital Market Could Unlock Billions in Investments for West Africa
WATRA Pushes for Harmonised Digital Market to Attract Billions in West African Investments The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) has called on ECOWAS member states to harmonise digital regulations to unlock billions of dollars in investments across the region. This call was made by WATRA’s Executive Secretary, Aliyu Aboki, during the third Working Group […]
Nigeria Lays 5,000km of Fibre Cable Across 28 States to Boost Digital Connectivity — Galaxy Backbone MD
Nigeria’s federal government has laid more than 5,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable across 28 states, significantly boosting the country’s digital connectivity under the National Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) project.
Nigeria Launches Digital Literacy Bootcamp for 1,050 Pupils in Jigawa State
In a major step toward inclusive digital education, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with The Peace Institute (TPI) and other key partners, has kicked off a three-week digital literacy bootcamp for 1,050 primary school pupils in Hadejia town, Jigawa State.
