Connectivity with purpose: Ericsson’s vision for Africa’s 5G future
09 December 2025
Kirsty Fitzgibbon - Vice President and Head of Marketing, Communications and SCR, Ericsson Europe Middle East and Africa
Africa’s 5G journey is accelerating, and Ericsson says the real magic happens when technology meets purpose — from greener networks to empowered communities. This interview explores how collaboration, sustainability, and storytelling with impact are shaping a more connected, inclusive digital future across the continent.
Find out more Data at home: the new battleground for African MNOs
09 December 2025
As African regulators enforce stricter data residency rules and digital economies mature, mobile network operators are being pushed to rethink the physical, legal and architectural foundations of their networks. The outcome is a shift from centralised data flows to distributed, sovereign infrastructure designed for performance, trust and long-term strategic resilience
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Morocco mandates fibre optic connectivity for all new buildings
08 December 2025
Morocco has officially mandated that all new buildings and housing developments be equipped with fibre optic connections.
This new regulation was formalised through a joint decree published in the Official Bulletin No. 7454 on 6 November 2025, establishing minimum technical standards for connecting new infrastructure to public telecommunications networks. The initiative aims to modernise and enhance digital services nationwide.
Find out more Ghana approves roadside Fibre Chamber initiative
08 December 2025
The Ghanaian government has endorsed a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the country’s digital landscape.
Described as “a bold and visionary step” by Sylvia Owusu-Ankomah, CEO of the Digital Chamber of Ghana, the move involves integrating fibre optic ducts and access chambers into all new road construction projects nationwide — eliminating the capital costs for telecom operators to lay fibre.
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