Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Morocco plans to reach 70% 5G coverage by 2030, with 5G already active in 60 cities and data plans expanded at no extra cost. The country will also scale fiber access and mandate fiber-ready housing as part of its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.
IHS Towers has ended its lease deal with 9mobile (T2), forcing the operator to leave 2,576 tower sites starting in Q3 2025. The exit reflects T2’s financial troubles and shrinking network, while IHS shifts toward more stable clients amid sector-wide pressure in Nigeria’s telecom market.
NexGen has partnered with Panasonic to lead Egypt’s smart home revolution, introducing KNX-based integrated systems that offer major energy savings and enhanced living experiences. The collaboration strengthens Panasonic’s regional presence and accelerates Egypt’s adoption of intelligent, secure, and sustainable home technologies.
KnowledgeNet aims to elevate its market profile and attract wider institutional and retail investor interest by transitioning from Nomu to Tadawul’s main board, a strategic step that aligns with its expansion and capitalization plans.
Ericsson and ITIDA have signed a three-year MoU to strengthen Egypt’s ICT industry through digital skills programs, innovation partnerships, and offshoring expansion, supporting youth employment and aligning with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Google will assemble 600,000 Chromebooks annually in Pakistan through a public-private partnership with NRTC, creating jobs and supporting education. The initiative includes AI training programs and school labs, signaling rising global tech investment and Pakistan’s growing role in the regional digital ecosystem.
WorldLink Communications has launched its 6G Wi-Fi technology in Nepal, offering 40% wider coverage and four times faster speeds than Wi-Fi 5G. Backed by Nokia, the innovation strengthens Nepal’s digital infrastructure and underscores WorldLink’s commitment to technological excellence and community development.
Nepal’s Communications Minister Jagdish Kharel has directed Nepal Telecom to improve service quality, ensure good governance, and prioritize remote regions. Launching the NT Fibre Student Offer, he praised the scheme for empowering students with affordable internet and emphasized aligning telecom operations with transparency and national progress.
Egypt has signed 55 ICT agreements with international and local firms to establish or expand operations, creating 70,000 jobs. The initiative aligns with the Digital Egypt strategy to boost outsourcing and digital innovation, positioning Egypt as a leading global hub for technology services and investment.
Jazz’s Zaheer Mehdi emphasized that telecom remains central to Pakistan’s digital transformation, calling for ethical AI adoption, better connectivity, and human capital investment to ensure inclusive growth.