When Africa’s networks learn to think: How AI is rewriting the rules of connectivity
19 November 2025
Safia Sayad, Head of Cloud & Network Services Sales, North & West Africa at Nokia
A new chapter is unfolding for Africa’s networks — one that will redefine how they operate, adapt, and evolve to meet the continent’s unique connectivity challenges and opportunities. For decades, communications infrastructure on the continent, as elsewhere, has been designed to respond to human commands — following instructions, executing scripts, and delivering services exactly as programmed. But a new era is emerging where networks won’t just follow orders — they’ll sense, decide, and act entirely on their own.
Find out more Zambia accelerates digital transformation with new strategic guidelines
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18 November 2025
Zambia is fast-tracking its service delivery efforts through innovation and inclusiveness, as the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services announced three key strategic guidelines.
The documents — namely the Ministerial Digital Strategy, the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Guidelines, and the ICT Security Guidelines — highlight the critical role of effective service delivery amid ongoing digital transformation, according to the Ministry.
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Eutelsat and Paratus sign multi-year deal to expand OneWeb LEO services across Southern Africa
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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.
Find out more 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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