28 October 2025
The Rwandan government has announced the rollout of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP), a comprehensive three-year strategy (2025–2027) aimed at ensuring the resilience and continuity of critical communications during disasters.
Developed collaboratively by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA), the plan sets out a framework to safeguard essential telecommunications infrastructure against various hazards, including floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and pandemics.
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MTN Group has announced a strategic partnership with British video software provider Synamedia to develop a revolutionary streaming platform. This initiative is a key component of MTN's accelerated diversification strategy aimed at establishing the company as a leading technology powerhouse on the African continent.
The new platform is designed to provide a diverse array of content, including both linear television and on-demand viewing options. MTN emphasizes that it will feature various monetization models, including subscriptions, ad-supported content, and free streaming channels enhanced by targeted advertising. With a focus on local relevance, MTN plans to implement tailored content strategies for each market, ensuring that offerings resonate with the cultural and linguistic preferences of different audiences.
Find out more04 March 2025
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has unveiled a new report that evaluates the readiness of African countries to roll out and utilize 5G networks across the continent.
The ‘Report on 5G Preparedness and Relevant Use Cases in Africa’ estimates that Africa’s internet use at 38% of the population against a global average of 68%. To bridge the gaps in both universal and more so meaningful connectivity, Africa, led by the African Union and supported by various institutions, is implementing the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–2030).
Find out more04 March 2025
More than a third (35%) of African users of smart devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops admit to having lost money to online scams, according to a report from KnowBe4.
The ‘KnowBe4 African Cybersecurity & Awareness Report 2025’ report is based on a survey conducted in September 2024 among a sample of 800 connected device users aged 30-60 in seven African countries (Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Kenya and Botswana).
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