28 October 2025

The Rwandan government has announced the rollout of the National Emergency Telecommunications Plan (NETP), a comprehensive three-year strategy (2025–2027) aimed at ensuring the resilience and continuity of critical communications during disasters.

Developed collaboratively by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA), the plan sets out a framework to safeguard essential telecommunications infrastructure against various hazards, including floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and pandemics.

07 October 2025

The G20’s arrival in Africa isn’t just symbolic — it’s a once-in-a-generation chance to hardwire the continent into the global digital economy. With more than 600 million people still offline, leaders and industry players argue that universal connectivity must be treated as infrastructure, not luxury.

When the G20 gathers in Africa for the first time in November 2025, the symbolism will be powerful. But for African telecom leaders, symbolism is not enough. The continent faces the largest digital inclusion challenge of the 21st century: connecting more than 600 million people who remain offline, most of them in rural and low-income areas. Without decisive action, Africa risks deepening the digital divide just as the rest of the world moves into the 5G and 6G eras.