Ericsson to showcase technological innovations at MWC Kigali 2025

13 October 2025

Ericsson is participating at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025, scheduled to take place from October 21-23, 2025, in Rwanda, under the theme “What's next for Africa” at its partner’s booth.

Reaffirming its long-term commitment to Africa’s digital transformation, Ericsson will showcase how advanced connectivity, energy-efficient solutions, and financial inclusion technologies are driving growth, innovation, and inclusivity across the continent. Experts from Ericsson will participate in the event to engage and discuss with industry partners and customers to drive innovation across Africa’s evolving technology ecosystem.

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From Connectivity to Capability: Powering Africa's Next Digital Leap

13 October 2025

Alain Maupin, Head of Ericsson East and North Africa

Alain Maupin, Head of Ericsson East and North Africa

Africa is at a pivotal digital inflection point. Mobile broadband continues to expand swiftly, and early-stage 5G rollouts are gaining traction across the continent.

Yet, connectivity is just the beginning – the real impact lies in how it powers capability across society: remote healthcare, digital education, financial inclusion, e-government services and tech-driven entrepreneurship. Africa's next chapter will not be defined merely by the number of connected users or towers built. It will be defined by the capabilities those connections unlock from education and healthcare to entrepreneurship and governance. As governments and societies strive for inclusive growth, telecommunications operators are evolving into technology providers, reshaping economies and redefining digital potential. This transformation is not just possible – it is already happening, driven by strategic vision, localised innovation and purposeful collaboration.

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Proximus Global unveils Konera, its Network API Platform for seamless connectivity, at Global Fintech Fest 2025

10 October 2025

Proximus Global has taken a significant leap towards commercializing network APIs with the unveiling of its global network API aggregation platform, Konera, at Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025.

Aligned with the GSMA's CAMARA standardization initiative, Konera – blending ‘connection’ with ‘era’ –bridges networks and applications by bringing together APIs from different mobile operators (MNOs) under one roof, giving enterprises and developers easy access to communications features with global coverage.

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LINX launches new interconnection hub in Accra, Ghana

10 October 2025

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that its new interconnection point in Accra, Ghana, is now operational, representing LINX’s first presence in West Africa.

This development signifies a major step in the organisation’s mission to improve interconnection, bolster digital infrastructure, and enhance the end-user internet experience across the continent.

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