11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (762+ words) Africa as an Open RAN Testing Ground As Open RAN continues to gain momentum globally, the market is projected to grow to USD 20. 9 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of nearly 40%, with Africa positioned as a testing ground…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago  (339+ words) The challenge lies in bridging the gap between global cybersecurity standards and Africa's unique operational context. As a result, telecom operators are beginning to address this through localized, context-aware security measures. The rapid growth of mobile money services has highlighted…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (487+ words) Traditional cloud models, which process data in centralized data centers, can face challenges in Africa due to inconsistent connectivity, high bandwidth costs, and latency issues. Edge computing addresses these limitations by processing data closer to where it is generated, reducing…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago  (624+ words) Africa's telecom sector is often framed as a high-growth opportunity, fueled by rising connectivity demand, mobile-first economies, and a young, digital-savvy population. But beneath this growth story lies a constraint that investors and operators can no longer ignore: energy. As…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (984+ words) By Davy Letailleur, CEO, Sofrecom I have spent most of my career in telecom: from network design to operations, from business models to transformation challenges'always with the same underlying conviction that the gap between an ambitious strategy and sustainable success…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (452+ words) Telecom Review Africa South African telecommunications group Telkom has raised its dividend payout ratio following a year of strong cash flow and profit growth, driven by rising data consumption and disciplined cost management. As South Africa's third-largest mobile operator, Telkom…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (161+ words) Telecom Review Africa The United Kingdom has announced a EUR 46. 5 million investment to accelerate the development of drones, flying taxis, and advanced aviation technologies nationwide. Administered by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the funding will modernize aviation regulations, streamline approval…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (168+ words) Telecom Review Africa Modern devices such as Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, developed in collaboration with Meta Platforms, showcase how fashion and functionality are converging. These glasses use embedded cameras, microphones, and AI assistants to interpret surroundings, respond to voice commands,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (317+ words) South Africa has emerged as the leading African country in generative artificial intelligence adoption, according to the Global AI Diffusion Q1 2026 Trends and Insights report from the Microsoft AI Economy Institute. The study defines AI diffusion as the share of the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (138+ words) Through the initiative, the two organizations will focus on equipping youth and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical digital competencies aligned with evolving market demands, while also supporting the growth of startups and innovation-driven businesses. The partnership is expected to contribute to…...