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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24 November 2025
Namibian officials announced on 19 November the inauguration of the country’s first telecommunications tower financed by the Universal Service Fund (USF).
Situated in Epinga, in the rural Ohangwena region, this new infrastructure aims to deliver 4G voice and data services to communities that have historically lacked access to commercial coverage.
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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.
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10 November 2025
Morocco has officially entered the 5G era, with major telecom providers Maroc Telecom, Orange Morocco, and Inwi announcing the deployment of their 5G networks on 7 November.
The new networks deliver speeds exceeding 2 Gbps, near-zero latency, and increased capacity for mobile services. This rollout comes just weeks before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on 21 December, where reliable connectivity will be vital for spectators and organisers alike.
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