Connectivity in Africa has been a hot topic for decades, often framed as a bastion of opportunity due to the continent’s immense population still awaiting digital access. But where opportunity exists, so do challenges – and Africa faces unique obstacles in its efforts to connect its population and deliver life-changing benefits.

Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite internet service, has been unable to onboard new customers in Nairobi since demand exceeded its network capacity in November 2024. Six months later, the freeze is still in effect, leaving users who bought hardware without service.

Ofcom has today published their 2025 study of UK broadband, phone and mobile service quality, call waiting times, complaint levels, fault repairs, compensation and install times for the largest providers.For example, TalkTalk attracted the lowest satisfaction for broadband (77%) and Plusnet (BT) secured the highest (91%).

MTN Ghana has unveiled plans to relocate 130 kilometers of its fiber optic infrastructure to more secure locations, aiming to curb frequent service interruptions and enhance network reliability for its customers. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, explained that the move is in response to persistent fiber cuts that disrupt network signals and degrade the customer experience (CX).

When Lebara Nigeria, a subsidiary of the London-based Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Lebara, launches in Q3 2025, it will challenge the norm of traditional airtime sales by offering voice bundles and data packages tailored to specific user needs.

Ghana celebrated WTISD 2025 by reaffirming commitments to gender equality, digital inclusion, lower data costs, and consumer protection reforms. The National Communications Authority (NCA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and industry stakeholders in the telecommunications industry, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 160th anniversary of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025 (WTISD-2025) on the theme “Gender Equality in Digital Transformation”.

Ghana’s Minister gives Starlink one month to comply with local regulations, establish a physical office, and improve customer support. Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has given Starlink, a satellite internet provider, a one-month ultimatum to demonstrate regulatory compliance in the country.

The Lagos State Government has secured a $22 million foreign direct investment (FDI) for the expansion of fibre optic infrastructure to boost its push for smart connectivity and digital growth across the state. The announcement was made on Monday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Olufemi Daramola, during the ministerial press briefing commemorating the second year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.

Kenyan operator Safaricom has recently launched a campaign called Maisha Poa Ni Digital (Life Is Cool Digital), aiming to accelerate digital inclusion across Kenya, specifically by encouraging Kenyans to switch from 2G phones to affordable 4G smartphones.

Vodacom is stepping up its infrastructure investment with a R20 billion ($1.1 billion) commitment for the 2025–2026 financial year, targeting the expansion of 5G services and deeper network coverage in South Africa’s underserved areas.

The federal government has announced plans to roll out N3.3 trillion fibre lines and telecom towers across Nigeria starting Q4 2025. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has disclosed that the rollout of the N3.3 trillion 90,000 kilometres of fibre lines, 7,000 Telecom Towers infrastructure nationwide will formally commence in Q4 2025.

The visit marks a renewed commitment to deepening collaboration and driving sustainable growth in Ghana’s telecommunications sector. The visit marks a renewed commitment to deepening collaboration and driving sustainable growth in Ghana’s telecommunications sector.

Nigerians, particularly northerners are reeling in anguish following the recent hike in telecom tariffs. Recall that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has recently approved 50 percent tariffs increment for service providers amid nationwide hardship.

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) presents its report on .ng domain name registration and renewal statistics for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the continued expansion of Nigeria’s digital footprint.

Stakeholders in the emerging technologies, Data Centre and Power have stressed the need to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure for the application of internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. They spoke at this year’s IoT West Africa, Data Centre and Cloud Expo, co-located with Power and Water Nigeria organised by Vertex Next.

Asked why PalmPay ticks among other fintech companies even in the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business environment, the PalmPay MD attributed his company’s resilience to the creative and innovative ability of the workforce as well as offering its customers second to none services.

Sierra Leone’s taxman isn’t messing about. The country’s National Revenue Authority (NRA) has given a stern warning to the telecoms regulator, the National Telecommunications Commission (NATCOM), threatening to shut its offices over an unpaid tax bill worth a hefty $4.2 million.

Diligence Africa offers an exclusive opportunity to acquire a leading, privately owned cybersecurity company in Nigeria. This established firm provides services including threat intelligence, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and managed security solutions, serving high-profile clients in banking, telecom, e-commerce, and government sectors.

UAE-based telco du has launched a GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) offering to enable enterprises and government entities to access the necessary compute power to adopt AI more cost-effectively. The GPUaaS solution, launched by du Tech (du’s ICT services arm) on Monday, provides customers with access to high-powered GPU compute power, which du said will enable them to transform their business operations by developing and deploying AI solutions more effectively and efficiently.

Leading Pan-African payment solutions provider SeerBit has partnered with Spectranet, Nigeria’s pioneer 4G LTE broadband service provider, to launch ExpressPay, a seamless, efficient, and secure payment option designed to revolutionise internet access subscription and renewal.