Satellites powering Africa’s next digital leap
15 December 2025
Yanniv Betito, Telesat’s RVP of
Business Development for EMEA
Africa’s digital leap won’t happen on fibre alone — and satellites are quietly becoming the continent’s most strategic back-up plan and launchpad in one...
Africa’s connectivity challenge remains vast and varied. Where do you see the largest gaps and which of those can satellite technology realistically address first?
Infrastructure remains the greatest challenge across Africa, although regulation and affordability also add significant complexity. Satellite connectivity can directly strengthen infrastructure by improving reliability, interconnecting countries and gateways, and providing both primary and backup links that accelerate development.
Could mega constellations rewrite Africa’s future?
15 December 2025
Africa is stepping into a new era. One defined not by the limits of its geography, but by the vast possibility of its skies. Mega satellite constellations could be the breakthrough that transforms connectivity from a stubborn challenge into a catalyst for continental acceleration.
A continent on the edge of a connectivity revolution
Standing on the outskirts of Nairobi, it’s not uncommon to see a teenager balancing a smartphone and a textbook, searching for an evasive and unreliable signal. This is the paradox of Africa today: a generation eager to plug into the global digital ecosystem, and an infrastructure network that too often leaves them buffering.
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Kenyan engages with Infratel to boost broadband and digital cooperation
15 December 2025
A Kenyan delegation visiting Italy in early December held a high-level meeting with Infratel Italia, led by CEO Pietro Piccinetti, to discuss collaboration opportunities in expanding broadband access, developing a digital superhighway, and planning smart infrastructure projects.
The Kenyan team, headed by John Tanui, principal secretary of the State Department of ICT and the Economy, was joined by Frederick Lusambili Matwang’a, Kenya’s Ambassador to Italy.
Find out more Nigeria approves 4,000 new telecom towers
15 December 2025
Nearly 23 million Nigerians remain underserved in terms of communication, limiting their access to vital services, economic opportunities, and information. In response, the Federal Executive Council has approved the construction of 4,000 new telecom towers across the country, aiming to enhance connectivity, especially in areas currently lacking adequate coverage.
The announcement was made by Muhammed Idris, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, after a council meeting led by President Bola Tinubu. Idris explained that the decision follows a joint memo from the Ministries of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, and Finance. The project will finance the development of agricultural mechanization service centres and support digital economy initiatives, targeting communities without basic access.
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