South Sudan to build 2,400km fibre cable to boost digital connectivity
09 October 2025
South Sudan is preparing to launch a major infrastructure project involving the construction of a 2,400km fibre cable that will run from the Indian Ocean port through Kenya and into the country.
This initiative aims to strengthen South Sudan’s digital infrastructure, improve internet reliability, and reduce dependence on costly satellite connections.
Find out more Starlink to establish first transmission centre in Rwanda
08 October 2025
Starlink is set to establish its first transmission centre in Rwanda before the end of 2023, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed internet access across the region.
The company recently signed a spectrum agreement with the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), a partnership confirmed during a meeting between Minister of State for ICT Yves Iradukunda and SpaceX executives.
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Airtel Africa achieves historic satellite internet test on moving train
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07 October 2025
Airtel Africa has successfully conducted satellite internet trials on a moving train traversing remote regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
The tests demonstrated that high-speed, uninterrupted internet could be reliably delivered over a distance of 669km through dense forests and inaccessible terrain where traditional network infrastructure such as cell towers and fibre optics are absent.
Find out more Protecting critical data in the quantum era
07 October 2025
Quantum-safe wireless communications are emerging as a critical frontier in safeguarding sensitive data against the evolving threat posed by quantum computing.
Traditional cryptography relies on complex mathematical problems that are currently difficult for classical computers to solve. However, the advent of powerful quantum computers threatens to break these encryption methods, exposing data to cyber risks.
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