Kenya’s mobile money market grows amid shifting market shares

03 July 2025

Kenya’s mobile money sector experienced notable growth in the first quarter of 2025, with subscriptions rising by 7.3% to reach 45.4 million users, according to the latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

The agency’s Third Quarter Sector Statistics Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, covering January to March 2025, revealed that this expansion has pushed the country’s mobile money penetration rate to 86.6%.

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Driving digital inclusion in South Africa: why global accessibility standards matter locally

02 July 2025

As the European Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into effect in June 2025, global organisations are rethinking how accessible their digital platforms really are. While the EAA doesn’t apply directly to South African businesses unless they operate in the EU, it raises important questions about how we approach digital inclusion at home.

Driving digital inclusion in South Africa requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both technological and contextual factors. Adopting global accessibility standards, along with investments in affordable technology, digital skills training, and accessible local content, is essential for creating a more equitable and inclusive digital society. This effort not only benefits people with disabilities but also contributes to broader economic and social development

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SADC countries aim to fast-track broadband development by 2030

30 June 2025

Member nations of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) convened a two-day workshop on 24-25 June in Mbabane, Eswatini, to strategize on accelerating broadband infrastructure growth across the region by 2030.

The event brought together national regulators, policymakers, infrastructure specialists, and representatives from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the Global Telecommunications Association (GSMA).

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Senegal establishes new monitoring centre to regulate EM wave exposure

26 June 2025

The Telecommunications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARTP) of Senegal has announced the completion of a key milestone in its efforts to oversee public exposure to electromagnetic waves.

ARTP’s Director General, Dahirou Thiam, has inaugerated the National Centre for Non-Ionizing Radiation Monitoring (CNSRI) during the 11th edition of the SENPHARMA trade show, which focuses on innovation and regulation within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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