Ethio Telecom and ZTE to expand rural connectivity in Ethiopia
26 November 2025
Ethio Telecom and ZTE have announced the successful deployment of 152 new rural base stations across Ethiopia’s most remote regions.
These stations now deliver 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile coverage to over one million residents living in underserved areas. Ethio Telecom has been implementing ZTE’s comprehensive Rural Ecosystem solution, which includes EcoSite low-power, multi-band outdoor base stations equipped with microwave backhaul, alongside EcoEnergy solar-powered energy solutions featuring smart lithium batteries. Additionally, the EcoDevice module provides affordable smartphones, customer premises equipment, and MiFi devices, ensuring that even distant users can access the network.
Find out more Namibia celebrates launch of first rural network tower in Epinga
25 November 2025
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Namibia has marked an important milestone in rural connectivity with the launch of the country’s first network tower in Epinga village, Ohangwena Region.
This event is part of Namibia’s national initiative to expand digital access and bridge the connectivity gap in underserved rural communities.
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Airtel Malawi launches 5G services
21 November 2025
Airtel Malawi has officially inaugurated its 5G network in several districts, alongside the nationwide rollout of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for its existing 4G network.
The 5G service is now active on 56 sites across ten districts, including Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu City, Kasungu, Mangochi, Mchinji, Mzimba, and Zomba.
Find out more When Africa’s networks learn to think: How AI is rewriting the rules of connectivity
19 November 2025
Safia Sayad, Head of Cloud & Network Services Sales, North & West Africa at Nokia
A new chapter is unfolding for Africa’s networks — one that will redefine how they operate, adapt, and evolve to meet the continent’s unique connectivity challenges and opportunities. For decades, communications infrastructure on the continent, as elsewhere, has been designed to respond to human commands — following instructions, executing scripts, and delivering services exactly as programmed. But a new era is emerging where networks won’t just follow orders — they’ll sense, decide, and act entirely on their own.
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