Paratus Group launches “Paratus 500”
10 November 2025
Paratus Group has announced the launch of “Paratus 500,” marking a significant milestone following its recent expansion into seven additional African markets — including Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
With this development, Paratus is now licensed to operate in 15 African countries, making it one of the first pan-African telecom companies to cover over 500 million people south of the equator — accounting for more than one-third of Africa’s population and GDP.
Find out more Oni-Tel Fibre Networks launches inter-data centre fibre network in South Africa
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10 November 2025
Oni-Tel Fibre Networks, a leading provider of fibre optic infrastructure in South Africa, has announced the launch of its new Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, marking a significant advancement in the country’s digital connectivity landscape.
The network's first point of presence is established at Digital Parks Africa (DPA), connecting major data centres across Gauteng via a high-speed, low-latency fibre backbone. This development aims to significantly improve enterprise and cloud infrastructure performance by enabling seamless interconnectivity and scalable digital operations throughout the region.
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Axian Telecom expands East Africa footprint with acquisition of Wananchi Group
07 November 2025
Axian Telecom’s fibre subsidiary, Axian Telecom Fibre (also known as Yas), has completed its acquisition of a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group, a major fixed broadband provider operating in East Africa.
This strategic move aims to strengthen Axian’s presence in high-demand fibre markets across the region, with plans for further expansion into neighbouring countries.
Find out more Lagos State to launch digital platform for telecom infrastructure permits in 2026
07 November 2025
In a move to modernise and streamline the approval process for telecommunication infrastructure projects, the Lagos State Government announced plans to launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026.
The new platform aims to eliminate nearly all manual procedures involved in permitting for masts, towers, and fibre optic cable rights-of-way, ensuring full compliance with state regulations and technical standards.
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