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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Orange Tunisia and Medusa Submarine Cable System celebrate landing of MEDUSA Cable in Bizerte
06 November 2025
Orange Tunisia, in partnership with the Medusa Submarine Cable System, has announced the successful landing of the MEDUSA submarine cable in Bizerte, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Tunisia’s digital infrastructure and positioning the country as a key regional digital hub.
Tunisia is now the first African nation to host the MEDUSA cable, a major project that will connect thirteen countries across North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Middle East. Spanning over 8,000 km, MEDUSA is the largest submarine fibre optic network in the Mediterranean, with the Tunisian segment extending 1,040 km. It will provide Orange Tunisia with a maximum capacity of 24 Tbps, enhancing the country’s connectivity and resilience.
Find out more G20: Keeping Africa’s digital future open
06 November 2025
As Africa hosts the G20 for the first time, the continent faces a choice: build a unified digital future, or risk splintering into incompatible networks shaped by global rivalries. Spectrum harmonisation, open standards, and digital trust could determine whether Africa is a co-author of the 6G era — or just a late adopter.
When Africa hosts the G20 for the first time this year, the world’s attention will rightly focus on infrastructure and finance. But industry leaders warn that another, quieter battle could determine whether Africa’s digital future is inclusive or fragmented: the struggle over spectrum, standards, and trust.
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