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- 20 Apr 2021
CNN’s Connecting Africa Explores Africa’s Telecommunications Industry
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos explores how Africa’s telecommunications industry is transforming business and gearing up for a more interconnected…
- 6 Dec 2022
IFC Approves Loan to Airtel Africa to Support Mobile Internet Connectivity Expansion Across Africa
To support universal and affordable broadband access in Africa, and the opportunities that come with increased connectivity, IFC yesterday announced a loan to Airtel Africa to help connect millions…
- 19 Feb 2014
Nigeria Wins 3 Spots in Google’s Africa Connected Competition
Nigeria outshined Kenya, South Africa winning three spots in Google’s Africa Connected competition as announced on Wednesday. The competition was launched in August 2013, calling entrepreneurs,…
- 15 Feb 2023
EziPay, MFS Africa Partner to Provide Connectivity for Remittances in Africa
Intra-African, cross-border remittances and digital wallet company EziPay, has partnered with leading digital payments gateway MFS Africa to bring last mile connectivity for remittances and…
- 2 Aug 2012
Backpack Farm Wins Africa Rural Connect Prize
Africa Rural Connect, an online project of the National Peace Corps Association, has announced the winners of its 2012 Young Farmers Idea Contest. The online competition, which ran through the end of…
- 10 Nov 2016
Light Reading, KNect365 Launch Connecting Africa Community
Light Reading, in partnership with KNect365, has launched a new online community, Connecting Africa, which will track, analyze and report on all the major developments in Africa's communications…
- 21 Oct 2013
Google’s ‘Africa Connected’ Competition Enters Final Phase
Google’s new competition ‘Africa Connected: Success stories powered by the web’ has entered its final month for submissions of enteries. Google hopes to find the most inspiring stories in Africa…
- 20 Nov 2024
Airtel Africa-UNICEF Partnership Connects 1,200 Schools, 1M Africa Children to Digital Education
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has today announced that its five-year partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund…
- 23 May 2024
Google Announces Umoja, First Ever Fiber Optic Cable Connecting Africa to Australia
Google says it plans to build a new fibre optic cable, named Umoja, to connect Africa to Australia. According to a statement on Thursday, Umoja will be the first ever fibre optic route to directly…
- 22 Feb 2022
Microsoft Africa Development Center Set to Connects Azure Developers in Africa through Virtual Event
Microsoft Africa Development Center, the premier engineering center for Microsoft is organizing a free virtual event as part of its ADC’s user group series themed Azure Developers Connect for…
- 2 Apr 2014
2 Nigerians Win $25,000 in Google’s ‘Africa Connected’ competition
Two Nigerians were among the five winners of the Google’s Africa Connected competition announced at an event held in Nairobi, Kenya. The winners will bag $25,000 each, and will also have the…
- 3 Sept 2018
Internet Society says Community Networks Key to Connecting Africa
As Internet access continues to grow in Africa, with over 450 million people now connected to the Internet, more than 60 percent of the population still remains offline. Community Networks are a key…
- 22 Jul 2021
CNN’s Connecting Africa Explores Business Leadership Across the Continent
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos looks at business leadership in Africa, meeting leaders from across the continent. Giokos presents the show from the site…
- 2 Jun 2026
CNN’s Connecting Africa Visits the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit
As part of Connecting Africa, CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri meets companies making deals to expand intra-regional trade. She also sits down with Sanya Alleyne the Adviser to the Organization of Eastern…
- 27 Aug 2013
Google Kicks off ‘Africa Connected’ Competition
For those who have been positively influenced by the internet, here’s a chance to share your web journey. Google is calling on entrepreneurs, creators, innovators and web-lovers in Nigeria and across…
- 18 Jun 2019
Nigerian develops app to connect Africa, Japan and the rest of the world
A Nigerian, based in Japan has developed a social media application - ''Nahfconnects'', aimed at connecting Africa, Japan and the rest of the world. Kennedy Nnaji, the Chief Executive Officer,…
- 28 Apr 2017
Work Begins on Cable System Connecting Africa with Americas
A marine survey has been completed for the South Atlantic Cable System (SACS), meaning work can begin on the system that will connect the west coast of Africa with the Americas. SACS, which is…
- 6 Nov 2017
Mobile Internet Connections in Africa to Reach 1 billion by 2022 - Report
Africa’s mobile internet connections are set to double in the next five years, a study showed on Monday, thanks to affordable smartphones and the roll-out of high-speed networks. A report by research…
- 9 Sept 2015
African Union, Huawei Reaffirm Commitments to Better Connected Africa
The African Union (AU) and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, have reaffirmed their commitments towards a better connected Africa. The duo…
- 17 Jun 2022
Mobile Technology Critical to Connect Africa’s Unconnected
Market research shows that in terms of internet penetration rates, not only is Africa behind global counterparts, but there are still glaring gaps between countries on the continent. Kegan Peffer,…
- 26 Mar 2025
TelCables, Megaport Partnership Boosts West Africa's Digital Connectivity
TelCables West Africa and Megaport partnership is set to transform digital connectivity for West African nations like Nigeria and Ghana. This collaboration offers unprecedented access to over 930…
- 24 Oct 2013
Google for ‘Africa Connected’ Participants Share Experience
Google has continued its glamorous internet experience sharing journey while conducting a Google+ (hangout) for those who have been positively influenced by the internet. Through the medium, Google…
- 24 Mar 2015
Phase3 Telecom Builds West Africa’s Connectivity Infrastructure:
Phase3 Telecom, West Africa’s largest independent fibre optic infrastructure and telecommunications services provider has announced plans to commence the deployment of aerial fiber optic…
- 9 Feb 2022
IFC Invests in AXIAN Telecom Bond to Support Digital Connectivity in Africa
To scale up access to quality mobile connectivity for millions of individuals and businesses across Africa and to further support the continent's digital economy, IFC has invested in a maiden bond…
- 24 Jul 2026
GSMA Supports Abuja Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa, Joins Partners to Launch ATLAS Umoja
The GSMA supports the Abuja Ministerial Declaration on Meaningful Connectivity for Africa by Ministers and Heads of Delegation at the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of…
- 6 Oct 2015
Facebook Satellites to Connect Africa
Facebook will proceed with launching satellites to provide Internet to less connected areas of the world, starting next year in Africa. This is despite reports in June, saying Facebook was ditching…
- 10 Jul 2026
Airtel Africa to Connect 5,000 Schools to Free Internet by 2027
Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm,…
- 30 Jan 2019
Axiz, Innova Partner to Boost HTS Connectivity in Africa
Axiz has entered into a partnership with High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services aggregator Innova HTS to roll out broadband satellite solutions into Africa. Axiz said Innova HTS complements its…
- 22 Apr 2017
Cable System Connecting Africa & Americas Creates New Route For Internet Traffic
Taking a step closer to completing a valuable new route for the global telecommunications sector, Angola Cables has announced the completion of the marine survey for the South Atlantic Cable System…
- 23 Jun 2008
Extending Telecoms Connectivity to rural Africa
In spite of tremendous growth in telecommunications service delivery in Africa, greater percentage of rural populace in the region is yet to enjoy telecom access, due mostly because rural areas are…