The GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition — comprising six of the largest mobile operators in Africa — on Tuesday announced that six countries on the continent have been earmarked for the launch of its low-cost device priced at just US$40 (R660). The announcement was made during a press conference at the African Pavilion stand at Mobile…
SA Connect was touted as the flagship programme to provide broadband in underserviced areas. One of government’s “major” public sector infrastructure projects, South Africa Connect, will be completed in the 2025/26 financial year. This is according to National Treasury’s Budget Review that coincides with the 2026 national budget. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the budget…
The modern workday no longer follows a predictable routine. It often begins in traffic, moves through a series of virtual meetings, shifts between home and office, and stretches well beyond traditional working hours. In this environment, performance depends not only on people and strategy, but on the quality and reliability of the technology that supports…
Only 13% of public schools in Gauteng are connected to the internet. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has criticised premier Panyaza Lesufi’s call for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven classrooms, while the majority of public schools remain offline. Gauteng premier Lesufi reportedly called on government to back the use of AI in schools, stating that learners…
FEASTERVILLE, Pa. — Fishing through his wallet, David Teeling pulls out a wrinkled newspaper clip showing Donald Trump working the drive-thru of a local McDonald’s — this McDonald’s, the very same one where he and a few friends routinely meet to talk politics and sports. Teeling keeps the picture as verifiable proof for those who…
Sashin Sookroo, CEO of FNB Connect. First National Bank’s mobile virtual network (MVNO) offering has one million active subscribers under its umbrella, the bank announced today. Introduced in 2015, FNB Connect is the bank’s mobile offering that is available to FNB customers, allowing them to choose from a range of products and services. It is…
Washington, DC — As part of CCA’s 5-year strategic framework, we are strengthening the levers that drive trade, investment, and sustainable economic ties between the United States and Africa. Our strategy is built on three pillars: Connect. Catalyze. Amplify. Each pillar ensures our members are supported not only with networks and programs, but with the…
Liesle Botha, Key Account Executive at NEC XON. NEC XON, which positions itself as a leading African systems integrator, has partnered with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in fixed wireless solutions, to accelerate digital inclusion by delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved and rural communities across Africa. This partnership has already secured a landmark deployment into…
Today, Lagos is ready to be the African launchpad for Nordic innovation — a city where sustainable technologies are tested, refined, and scaled to reach millions,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said. The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it is ready to become Africa’s launchpad for Nordic innovation. It made the vow at the fourth edition of…
Government targets 80% broadband coverage by 2030. Government’s beleaguered SA Connect broadband project may have finally found a workable formula after years of delays and missed deadlines, by letting the private sector do what it does best. The initiative, which earned the nickname “SA Disconnect” due to repeatedly rolled-over deadlines and government’s inability to execute,…
