Spacecoin secures Kenya license for decentralised satellite internet
16 January 2026
American satellite internet startup Spacecoin has received regulatory approval from Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) to deploy satellite broadband and IoT connectivity across the country.
This marks a significant step as it prepares to introduce a serious alternative to Starlink, which currently controls over 98% of Kenya’s satellite internet market with nearly all of the country’s approximately 19,762 satellite subscribers.
Find out more Egypt partners with Orange Egypt to expand telemedicine services
05 January 2026
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orange Egypt to enhance the deployment of telemedicine and deliver high-quality digital healthcare services to villages and underserved regions across the country.
The agreement aims to foster collaboration with civil society organizations and medical convoys operating in various governorates, expanding healthcare access through innovative digital solutions.
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Secure wireless communications for nature conservation
31 December 2025
Rob Nel, Business Owner and Head of Technology, OmniComs Africa
Africa’s wild places are under increasing pressure. Expanding human populations, organised wildlife crime syndicates, climate change and shrinking natural habitats all pose escalating risks to biodiversity. For conservationists, park rangers and local communities, technology has become an indispensable ally. From real-time monitoring of endangered species to coordinating ranger patrols across rugged landscapes, secure wireless communications now sit at the heart of modern conservation.
Find out more To RCS or not to RCS – the African dilemma
30 December 2025
Jentje Umpleby, Sales Specialist, Openmind Networks
The suspension of Google’s RCS guest services in multiple African MNOs has created a peculiar dilemma, leaving consumers, brands, and operators highly frustrated.
RCS is an advanced form of SMS, offering interactive features such as images, buttons, carousels, verified senders, and read receipts. It operates directly within the phone’s native messaging application, eliminating the need for external third-party apps. RCS is widely supported on Android, and its availability on iOS is increasing.
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