Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Kaspersky has warned Sri Lanka of rising cyber threats tied to mobile banking and shopping, citing a 3.6x increase in banking Trojans in 2024. It urges regulators, corporations, and consumers to adopt stronger security measures, including national guidelines, collaboration, and greater user vigilance.
Morocco will launch 5G services in November, with Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi leading the rollout. Coverage will reach 45% of the population by 2026 and 85% by 2030. The move strengthens Morocco’s digital transformation, with 5G set to power smart cities, industry, and digital health.
This landmark deployment of ZTE and MTN’s 5-band RRU in South Africa improves efficiency, reduces site complexity, and cuts power consumption by over 40%. It sets a new global standard for sustainable network evolution, empowering Africa’s digital transformation while addressing cost, capacity, and environmental challenges faced by telecom operators.
KaliSpot has launched its first 1Net smart kiosks in Dakar, offering interoperable cash-in/cash-out and digital financial services. The fintech plans nationwide rollout in 2025, regional expansion with Solarix, and aims to build West and Central Africa’s first hybrid intelligent proximity platform within three years.
TTCL will build over 1,400 communication towers by 2027 to expand rural connectivity and strengthen Tanzania’s digital economy. The government-backed initiative aligns with the National Digital Strategy and Vision 2050, positioning Tanzania as a future high-income, digitally advanced nation.
King Mohammed VI has appointed General Abdellah Boutrik as head of Morocco’s DGSSI, strengthening the nation’s cyber defence capabilities. The move underscores digital security as a top national priority, with Boutrik tasked to lead an updated cybersecurity strategy amid rising attacks and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Vodafone Egypt appointed Ayman El-Saadany as Chief External Affairs Officer and Rasha Hamdy as Chief Legal Officer, effective October 1. Both join the Executive Committee, reinforcing leadership continuity and strengthening governance, external engagement, and digital transformation efforts in line with Vodafone’s long-term strategy.
Grameenphone and Robi Axiata have commercially launched Bangladesh’s first 5G services, covering all divisional headquarters. The rollout is hailed as a transformative milestone, promising faster connectivity, innovation, and economic growth, while positioning Bangladesh for a more advanced digital future.
Jamil Bustami & Sons and Hakaya Group signed a Bridgestone 3M Contract to enhance tyre maintenance and monitoring for Hakaya’s fleet. The deal includes comprehensive training to boost safety standards, reflecting a joint commitment to reliable, secure, and professional passenger transport services in Jordan.
Indus Towers, backed by Bharti Airtel, is expanding into Africa with initial operations in Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia. The move leverages Airtel’s presence and aims to diversify revenues. Indus will face competition from established players like ATC, IHS Towers, and Helios in Africa’s growing telecom infrastructure market.