Zambia mandates new tower construction
10 December 2025
The Zambian government has announced a new requirement for mobile network operators to build additional telecommunications towers as part of its efforts to bridge the digital divide and accelerate connectivity across the country.
This directive was communicated through a statement from the Ministry of Technology and Science following the recent end-of-year Reflections and Leadership Transition ceremony held by the GSM Association of Zambia (GSMAZ). During the event, MTN CEO Abbad Reda was announced as the new chairperson, succeeding Zamtel CEO Jason Mwanza.
Find out more Making RF simple: Preseem’s vision for Africa’s wireless future
10 December 2025
Gerrit Nagelhout,
COO, Preseem
As fixed wireless booms across Africa, ISPs are discovering that RF complexity, capacity pressure, and rising user expectations can make growth feel like flying a drone in a windstorm...
Given the rapid growth of fixed wireless access across African markets, what are the top three operational challenges you see with an ISP rolling out fixed wireless access (FWA) in Africa?
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Rwanda launches eKash
09 December 2025
Rwanda has officially unveiled its National Digital Payment System, eKash, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward establishing a fully interoperable financial ecosystem.
This launch represents years of effort to transition from a fragmented payments landscape to a unified platform capable of supporting a cashless economy.
Find out more 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
