Kenya’s mobile money market grows amid shifting market shares
03 July 2025
Kenya’s mobile money sector experienced notable growth in the first quarter of 2025, with subscriptions rising by 7.3% to reach 45.4 million users, according to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).
The agency’s Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, covering January to March 2025, revealed that this expansion has pushed the country’s mobile money penetration rate to 86.6%.
Find out more Driving digital inclusion in South Africa: why global accessibility standards matter locally
02 July 2025
As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect in June 2025, global organisations are rethinking how accessible their digital platforms really are. While the EAA doesn’t apply directly to South African businesses unless they operate in the EU, it raises important questions about how we approach digital inclusion at home.
Driving digital inclusion in South Africa requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both technological and contextual factors. Adopting global accessibility standards, along with investments in affordable technology, digital skills training, and accessible local content, is essential for creating a more equitable and inclusive digital society. This effort not only benefits people with disabilities but also contributes to broader economic and social development
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Paratus launches Paratus EduLINK to bridge educational digital divide
01 July 2025
Paratus, a leading pan-African telecommunications provider and authorised reseller of Starlink, has announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK, an innovative connectivity solution aimed at empowering schools in remote and underserved regions with reliable, high-speed internet.
Under the campaign slogan “Empowering Education, Anywhere,” EduLINK utilises Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology to ensure that no school is too remote and no learner is left behind. The programme offers qualifying schools in Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia access to 2 terabytes of Priority Data each month, along with additional data buffers to support uninterrupted online learning and access to digital educational resources.
Find out more Senegal establishes new monitoring centre to regulate EM wave exposure
26 June 2025
The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal has announced the completion of a key milestone in its efforts to oversee public exposure to electromagnetic waves.
ARTP’s Director General, Dahirou Thiam, has inaugerated the National Centre for Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitoring (CNSRI) during the 11th edition of the SENPHARMA trade show, which focuses on innovation and regulation within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
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