Airtel Africa Telesonic partners with Nokia to build mega terrestrial fibre network across Africa
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11 November 2025
Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia to develop a high-capacity terrestrial fibre network spanning East and Central Africa.
The project, unveiled at AfricaCom’s 28th edition, aims to connect multiple countries and link submarine cables to terrestrial infrastructure, significantly enhancing digital connectivity across the continent.
Find out more African leaders and global partners call for people-centred AI governance
11 November 2025
As the G20 Leaders' Summit approaches in Johannesburg later this month, African civil-society leaders, policymakers, and international partners are actively advocating for an inclusive, people-focused approach to artificial intelligence (AI) governance.
They emphasise the importance of aligning AI development with principles of economic dignity, resilient growth, and equitable participation.
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Paratus Group launches “Paratus 500”
10 November 2025
Paratus Group has announced the launch of “Paratus 500,” marking a significant milestone following its recent expansion into seven additional African markets — including Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
With this development, Paratus is now licensed to operate in 15 African countries, making it one of the first pan-African telecom companies to cover over 500 million people south of the equator — accounting for more than one-third of Africa’s population and GDP.
Find out more Oni-Tel Fibre Networks launches inter-data centre fibre network in South Africa
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10 November 2025
Oni-Tel Fibre Networks, a leading provider of fibre optic infrastructure in South Africa, has announced the launch of its new Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, marking a significant advancement in the country’s digital connectivity landscape.
The network's first point of presence is established at Digital Parks Africa (DPA), connecting major data centres across Gauteng via a high-speed, low-latency fibre backbone. This development aims to significantly improve enterprise and cloud infrastructure performance by enabling seamless interconnectivity and scalable digital operations throughout the region.
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