13 February 2026
Eutelsat and unconnected.org, a global non-profit organisation focused on delivering "Meaningful Internet For All", have entered into a partnership to expand access to community Wi-Fi across Africa leveraging Eutelsat's EUTELSAT KONNECT high-throughput satellite.
The partnership will launch in Tanzania, where unconnected.org will introduce the KONNECT community Wi-Fi service to local partners, including ISPs, NGOs, system integrators, and government stakeholders through a commercial model designed to accelerate return on investment, expand digital access in underserved and hard to reach places, and support long-term delivery.
Find out moreRwanda partners with Oracle to launch nationwide digital skills programme
13 February 2026
Rwanda's Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Innovation has entered into a strategic collaboration with Oracle to roll out a nationwide digital skills development programme.
Formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, the initiative will provide Rwandans with access to industry-recognised training via Oracle Academy and Oracle University, expanding the country's capacity to build a digitally skilled workforce.
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Ghanaian tech firms commit $7 million in initial Zambia investment
13 February 2026
Ghanaian technology businesses have made an initial $7 million investment in Zambia following a recent state visit by President John Dramani Mahama to the Southern African country.
The companies, whose names were not revealed, were part of a delegation led by Mahama on a state visit last week. The two African countries solidified relations by strengthening partnerships in the information and communication technology sector. Felix Mutati, Zambia's minister of technology and science, confirmed the investment on Tuesday.
Find out more TMCEL partners with Bayobab to enhance Mozambique's international connectivity
13 February 2026
Mozambique's national telecom provider TMCEL is collaborating with Bayobab, MTN's infrastructure division, to improve the country's global connectivity.
The telco's international communication services will be managed and supported by Bayobab, which will offer full end-to-end management, according to a statement. In order to provide scalable and dependable services for customers and businesses, TMCEL will make use of Bayobab's global communication platforms, which include IPX, international voice, and international roaming.
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