Starlink’s satellite backhaul is now powering over 100 rural base stations in Nigeria, improving mobile connectivity for underserved communities. This collaboration with Africa Mobile Networks has led to a 45% increase in traffic, empowering local businesses, healthcare providers, and residents with better communication tools.
At the 8th REFRAM conference, HACA President Latifa Akharbach emphasized the need for digital platforms to take accountability for content moderation and user protection. She expressed concern over relaxed rules, particularly affecting African users, and called for greater commitment to fighting disinformation. A leadership transition marked the conference’s conclusion.
A new SAP survey reveals a surge in demand for AI expertise in the UAE, with 84% of companies planning to hire specialized AI staff.
Amana and MIS have signed an MoU to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation with sustainable, high-performance data centres. This collaboration supports Vision 2030 and addresses the Kingdom’s growing need for scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure to drive advancements in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise digitalisation.
Scheduled maintenance on the SEA-ME-WE 5 submarine cable in Kuakata will cause temporary internet slowdowns in Bangladesh from 2 AM to 6 AM on Saturday, 28 September. Services through the SEA-ME-WE 4 cable will remain unaffected.
Ooredoo has launched an entertaining campaign highlighting its network strength. Through humorous characters representing connectivity issues, the series showcases how Ooredoo solves frustrations, especially for gamers. With local influencers in each market, the campaign emphasizes Ooredoo’s commitment to innovation and seamless connectivity, offering an upgraded user experience.
