Tanzania establishes first regulatory framework for direct-to-mobile satellite services
08 August 2025
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has formally released its Guidelines for the Provision of Direct-to-Mobile Phone Satellite Communication, marking Tanzania’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for delivering mobile services directly via satellite to standard handsets.
This development positions Tanzania among the early nations embracing this innovative technology, which aims to expand coverage in rural and underserved regions by integrating non-terrestrial networks (NTN) with existing terrestrial mobile infrastructure.
Find out more Kenya’s KALRO collaborates with SatSure to boost agricultural resilience
06 August 2025
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), dedicated to advancing agricultural productivity and rural development, has formed a strategic partnership with SatSure Analytics India, a prominent Earth Observation (EO) data platform.
This collaboration aims to transform Kenya’s agricultural sector by harnessing advanced satellite data and analytics to improve crop management, soil health, and climate resilience.
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Gijima and Q-KON deploy satellite VoIP solution for South African mining sector
01 August 2025
Gijima has teamed up with satellite engineering firm Q-KON, with over 30 years of experience across Africa, to successfully develop and trial a Voice over Satellite (VoS) solution tailored for the country’s challenging mining environments.
The innovative Twoobii-LEO system, powered by Eutelsat OneWeb, has demonstrated exceptional performance during field tests, delivering reliable and continuous communication in remote and hostile mine locations.
Find out more OneWeb launches ground station in Angola
21 July 2025
Eutelsat, through its subsidiary OneWeb, has announced the inauguration of its ultra-modern ground station in Luanda-Bengo, Angola.
The result of a partnership between OneWeb Angola and the Angolan Communications Authority (INACOM), this facility represents a vital bridge between the low-Earth orbit constellation and terrestrial digital infrastructure in southern Africa.
