Africa's mobile connectivity set for major growth by 2030
28 October 2025
A new report by the Global Mobile Operators Association (GSMA) projects a significant shift in Africa’s mobile landscape over the next five years.
The report, titled The Mobile Economy Africa 2025, forecasts that fourth and fifth generation mobile technologies, 4G and 5G, will dominate the continent’s connectivity landscape by 2030, accounting for 75% of all connections. This is a notable increase from 47% in 2024, reflecting rapid adoption driven by extensive network expansion and technological advancements.
Find out more Rwanda launches three-year National Emergency Telecommunications Plan
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.
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Akwa Ibom State champions innovation in agriculture through Climate-Smart Village Programme
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23 October 2025
Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria is emerging as a hub for innovative approaches to bolster agricultural growth, marked by the launch of the Nigeria Climate-Smart Village Programme (CSV-P).
This initiative is part of a strategic partnership involving AgroGreen Dynamics (AFCSN), the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN), and the Nigeria Agribusiness and Agro-Industry Development Initiative (NAADI). The programme aims to demonstrate that sustainable agriculture can be not only environmentally responsible but also profitable, scalable, and measurable.
Find out more Bayobab partners with Seekr Technologies to boost AI services across Africa
20 October 2025
MTN’s digital infrastructure subsidiary, Bayobab, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Seekr Technologies. The partnership aims to deliver AI-as-a-service (AIaaS) to both private and public organisations throughout Africa, integrating these offerings with Bayobab’s existing connectivity services.
Under the agreement, Bayobab will utilise Seekr’s Flow AIaaS platform to rapidly deploy and expand AI models in a cost-efficient manner, enhancing current and future digital and connectivity solutions. The collaboration will also focus on enabling digital governance, citizen engagement, and public safety initiatives within the public sector. Additionally, the partnership intends to provide AI-driven insights for sectors such as financial services, logistics, and energy, leveraging Bayobab’s data centres and investment programs.
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