Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Vodacom and Huawei have launched Africa’s first EcoMatrix network in Tanzania, improving 4G performance by 200 percent while reducing energy consumption and infrastructure complexity.
Morocco’s cybersecurity market is expected to reach $238 million by 2031, driven by the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, cloud adoption, and growing demand for advanced security solutions.
Ghana has launched its first 5G network through a shared wholesale infrastructure model led by NGIC, enabling telecom operators to deliver services while accelerating nationwide connectivity and digital innovation.
The expansion of 5G across nearly a score of Algerian states signals a new era of mobile performance and network capacity for the region. By prioritizing easy activation and widespread initial coverage, the initiative focuses on making next-generation connectivity accessible to a significant portion of the population immediately.
du confirmed that its network and core systems are operating normally across all segments. With strong liquidity, stable revenues, and continued investment in 5G and digital services, the company maintains operational resilience and financial strength.
Bader Al-Kharafi, Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of Zain Group, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to maintaining uninterrupted telecommunications services during ongoing regional developments. During a visit by government officials, Zain showcased its Network Operations Center, emergency response plans, and coordination with the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority to ensure service stability.
Paratus Zambia has introduced Tarana Wireless’s next-generation fixed wireless access technology to deliver fibre-like speeds of up to 1.6 Gbps across the country. The move strengthens its network capabilities, improves performance in congested areas, and marks Tarana’s first customer deployment in Zambia.
Mobily’s strong 2025 results, including revenue growth of 7.9% and higher margins, prompted United Securities to assign a buy rating and raise its price target to 72 riyals, citing sustainable growth driven by infrastructure investment and wholesale expansion.
Morocco Telecom plans to launch a new share buyback programme worth up to 255 million dirhams, covering 1.5 million shares over 18 months. The initiative aims to enhance liquidity and stabilise trading without altering capital structure, pending shareholder approval at the March 26 AGM.
The Iraqi-UAE World Link project is a US$700 million hybrid subsea and terrestrial fiber network linking Asia and Europe through Iraq and Turkey. Designed for hyperscale traffic with sub-100ms latency, it supports AI workloads and cloud services, diversifies global data routes, and positions Iraq as a key Eurasian connectivity hub.