telco to techco

Beyond the call: the rise of Africa’s techcos

06 May 2025

The African telecoms industry is at a crossroads. Once focused solely on connectivity, operators are now evolving into technology companies — or ‘techcos’ — to expand their service offerings, drive revenue, and remain competitive in a rapidly digitising world...

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DATA CENTRE

The end of the in-house MNO data centre?

03 April 2025

Times are a changing. The rampant digitisation taking place across the continent is causing a fundamental shift in MNO focus...

The demands placed on data centres by Africa’s mobile network operators (MNOs) are driven by the need for high-speed, low-latency services, energy-efficient infrastructure, geographical distribution, and a constant push for scalability.

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TOWERS

Filling the technology gaps in Africa’s tower industry

05 March 2025

Which technology gaps still exist in Africa’s tower sector, and how are industry players responding to meet the new demands amidst seemingly unstoppable digitisation?

The Africa tower sector faces several technology gaps; however, almost all industry experts agree that power is the biggest divider.

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SATELLITE

Connecting Africa from orbit

10 February 2025

Amidst a global digital revolution, Africa’s connectivity levels lag behind the world. Will satellite prove instrumental in connecting the continent?

Ideas around connectivity are changing. Internet access is no longer considered a luxury, but an absolute necessity required for digital inclusion.

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