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African Union of Broadcasting (AUB)
Source: African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) |

The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) is organizing the 2nd media summit on climate change and disaster risk reduction on February 13 and 14, 2025, in Dakar - Senegal

Under the theme, "Reaching the last mile: Radio for Climate Action" this summit will explore the means to strengthen the use of radio as a tool for awareness, education and mobilization

On the occasion of World Radio Day, Dakar, Senegal will welcome, on February 13 and 14, 2025, the 2nd AUB Media Summit on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. This international meeting, organized by the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) (www.UAR-AUB.org), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)…

Vodacom Group

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Vodacom ranked Africa’s Top Employer for second consecutive year – launches digital skills programme for future workforce

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub is designed to empower the next generation, to consider a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)

Vodacom Group (www.Vodacom.com) has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. This prestigious certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and Safaricom Kenya. The Top Employers Institute Companies bestows…

Orange Middle East and Africa

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Vodacom and Orange create a joint venture to expand network coverage in rural areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

To bridge the digital divide and expand network coverage in underserved communities, the companies have pledged to jointly construct up to 2,000 new solar-powered base stations over six years, using 2G and 4G technologies

Vodacom and Orange (www.Orange.com) have joined hands to form, a first of its kind, rural towerco partnership in Africa. Through this partnership, the companies will collaborate to build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative will extend network…

Angola Cables

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Angola Cables Executive Rui Faria to also represent West Africa on the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience

New Advisory Body established to strengthen the resilience of international submarine cables will also safeguard West Africa’s subsea connectivity and drive economic growth for the region

Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao), an internationally established ICT and digital solutions and network services provider, is proud to announce the appointment of its Executive Board Member and Chief Commercial Officer, Rui Faria, to the newly established International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience. This representation on the 42-member advisory body comes…

Equinix
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AMS-IX internet exchange traffic grows 200% in Equinix's Lagos Data Center

AMS-IX Lagos has focused on attracting a diverse range of global and regional peers and bringing more content to the region

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) (www.Equinix.com), the world's digital infrastructure company™, has supported a growth in traffic of around 200%, increasing around 30Gbps to almost 100Gbps in just over a year since the implementation of its strategic partnership with AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) in Lagos. There has also been a significant…

Infobip
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Infobip Data Reveals Record Cyber Week Communications Interactions

Total interactions grew 41%, from 8.2 billion in 2023 to 11.6 billion in 2024

Global communications platform Infobip (www.Infobip.com) has reported record-breaking communications interactions during Cyber Week, underscoring the rising importance of conversational experiences. The platform recorded 11.6 billion communications interactions between Friday, 29 November, and Monday, 2 December, representing a 41% increase compared to last year. The data highlights a growing preference for…

Infobip
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New data reveals growth of Black Friday conversational customer communications

Record year-on-year growth in customer communications interactions on Infobip’s platform

New data from global communications platform Infobip (www.Infobip.com) shows customers prefer conversational experiences on the day of Black Friday. Infobip recorded new levels of total customer communications interactions on its platform this year, with 3.4bn interactions on the day of Black Friday, representing a 26% increase compared to last year. From the…

Angola Cables

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TelCables Nigeria to Open New Point of Presence at Rack Centre Lagos to Boost Connectivity and Cloud Access across West Africa

New PoP to provide low latency connectivity to major cables, hyperscalers, ISPs, businesses and enterprises through West Africa’s largest carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos

TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions and services provider, Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) has said that it will open a new PoP at the Lagos Rack Centre facility to boost low-latency interconnectivity and Cloud access across West Africa. Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa said that…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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16th Meeting of Focal Points of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) National Regulatory Authorities on the Implementation of Regional Roaming Concludes in Praia, Cabo Verde

The objective of the two-day meeting was to evaluate the progress made with the implementation of Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on Public Mobile Communications Networks in the ECOWAS Space

On November 28th, 2024, the 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the ECOWAS Regulation on Roaming concluded in Praia, Cabo Verde. The objective of the two-day meeting was to evaluate the progress made with the implementation of Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on…

World Broadband Association (WBBA)
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2024 Broadband Development Congress whitepaper launch highlights Artificial intelligence's (AI) role in sustainable fixed networks

This informative document explores how AI-enabled solutions improve operational efficiencies, reduce energy consumption, and lower carbon emissions

The 2024 Broadband Development Congress: Cape Town, hosted by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) (www.WorldBroadbandAssociation.com) during Africa Tech Festival 2024, brought together global industry leaders and stakeholders from the operator, technology, ministerial, and banking sectors to address the critical challenges and opportunities in expanding broadband access across Africa. In addition…