Satellite solutions driving Africa’s digital future

02 December 2025

Hormat Gulamova, Senior Sales Manager, Azercosmos, the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Hormat Gulamova, Senior Sales Manager, Azercosmos, the Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan

1. How does Azercosmos’ expanded service package via the Azerspace-1 and Azerspace-2 satellites enhance connectivity and digital development across Africa?

Azercosmos provides extensive C-band and Ku-band coverage across Africa through its dual satellites, connecting millions of people in areas where terrestrial networks are limited. The primary goal is to enable reliable connectivity to underserved regions, supporting sectors such as e-learning, healthcare, enterprise connectivity, and mobile backhaul. By expanding its service offerings, Azercosmos strengthens the digital infrastructure that underpins economic inclusion and innovation.

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Nigeria to bridge digital divide using NigComSat satellite

01 December 2025

The Nigerian government has unveiled a strategic initiative to boost digital inclusion by harnessing NigComSat, the country’s national satellite communications provider.

Authorities have announced a target to deliver internet connectivity to 20 million Nigerians, primarily in rural areas where terrestrial infrastructure remains insufficient.

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Eutelsat and Paratus sign multi-year deal to expand OneWeb LEO services across Southern Africa

14 November 2025

At the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, Eutelsat and Paratus announced a multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership to expand the deployment of OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services throughout Southern Africa.

Building on their existing collaboration, the agreement aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity solutions to a broader range of customers and businesses in regions including South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. The partnership addresses the increasing need for reliable and resilient connectivity — from remote industrial sites to enterprise and community networks.

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Avanti Communications extends partnership with Türksat

14 November 2025

Avanti Communications has expanded its collaboration with Türksat through a new agreement aimed at increasing high-capacity connectivity across Africa, with a focus on underserved regions in Southern Africa. Building on their initial partnership established in 2019, Avanti has secured additional capacity on Türksat’s high-throughput satellite (HTS) Türksat 5B.

This enhanced collaboration is designed not only to deliver reliable and seamless connectivity to enterprise customers throughout Southern Africa but also to serve as a catalyst for strategic inter-operator partnerships that can spur growth within the regional telecoms industry. The new deal allows South African partners to leverage the combined capabilities and satellite capacity of both companies, according to Debbie Mavis, Director of Avanti Communications.

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