Zambia advances digital infrastructure with new Airtel Zambia towers in Silverest
16 September 2025
The Ministry of Technology and Science in Zambia has announced significant progress in the country’s digital expansion efforts, highlighted by the commissioning of two new Airtel Zambia towers in Silverest, Chongwe.
Built by IHS Zambia, these towers are part of a strategic public-private partnership (PPP) aimed at increasing digital access and improving service quality across the nation. During an inspection visit, Hon. Felix C. Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science, praised IHS Zambia for its efficient infrastructure deployment, emphasizing the government’s commitment to bridging Zambia’s digital divide. He underscored the importance of oversight, stating, “You cannot expect what you do not inspect,” to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the project.
Find out more MTN South Africa opts for partnerships or acquisitions over building its own fibre network
15 September 2025
MTN South Africa has clarified that it has no plans to construct its own fibre optic network amid intensifying competition in the sector.
Instead, the company intends to pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions to strengthen its presence in the fibre market. Ralph Mupita, CEO of MTN Group, emphasized that investing in developing a proprietary fibre network to compete directly with Vodacom would be unwise. Instead, he pointed to the importance of market consolidation through partnerships or acquisitions at the right price and timing. His remarks come amid ongoing speculation about a potential acquisition of Telkom by MTN, which has been a topic of industry chatter for some time.
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Airtel Kenya and Nxtra by Airtel Africa break ground on East Africa’s largest data centre
12 September 2025
In a significant stride toward Kenya’s digital transformation, Airtel Kenya, in partnership with its data centre subsidiary Nxtra by Airtel Africa, has officially commenced construction on what will become East Africa’s largest data centre.
The groundbreaking event at Tatu City marks a major milestone as the country aims to position itself as a regional hub for digital infrastructure.
Find out more Nigeria aims for ICT sector to make up 21% of GDP by 2027
11 September 2025
Nigeria is positioning its information and communications technology (ICT) sector as a major driver of economic growth, with the government projecting that it will contribute 21% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani made the announcement during the opening of the Gitex Nigeria Tech Expo & Future Economy Conference last week. He highlighted that the ICT sector, which he oversees, has become the fastest-growing contributor to Nigeria’s economy, increasing from less than 5% a decade ago to a sustained share of between 16% and 18% today. Tijani emphasized that this sector now surpasses oil and gas in its contribution and that the goal is to reach 21% of GDP within the next few years.
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