Airtel Tanzania signs MoU with Zanzibar Communication Agency to expand telecom and digital services
25 August 2025
Airtel Tanzania has reportedly entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zanzibar Communication and ICT Infrastructure Agency (ZICTIA), establishing a collaborative framework aimed at advancing key infrastructure projects in Zanzibar.
The partnership focuses on expanding access to telecommunications and internet services across the region, with a particular emphasis on improving broadband connectivity, fostering digital inclusion, and delivering technology-enabled community support initiatives.
Find out more African telecom leaders call for adoption of regional internet resilience framework
22 August 2025
As internet disruptions continue to challenge the continent, African telecom leaders have urged governments and regulators to adopt and implement a Model Framework for Building Regional Internet Resilience.
The initiative has garnered endorsements from key organisations including the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the Internet Society, and the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC).
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Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group foster infrastructure sharing
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15 August 2025
In a significant move towards expanding connectivity and promoting digital inclusion, major African telecom operators are increasingly collaborating through infrastructure sharing.
Notably, Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have recently signed a strategic agreement to share critical network infrastructure in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). While still subject to regulatory approvals, this partnership marks a pivotal step in building resilient, faster, and more affordable networks across the continent.
Find out more Vodacom to invest ZAR620 million in Mpumalanga
07 August 2025
Vodacom has announced plans to invest ZAR620 million in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province during the 2025–26 financial year, in response to growing demand for improved connectivity.
This new commitment brings the company's total investment in the region to ZAR1 billion over the past two years, reflecting its ongoing focus on expanding digital access in deep rural areas.
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