Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
LemFi launches in Egypt, targeting its $29.6B remittance market and diaspora in the US, UK, and Europe. The fintech leverages rising digital payments and aims to expand further in North Africa and beyond.
Egypt lands the SEA-ME-WE-6 submarine cable, enhancing connectivity between Asia, Africa, and Europe. This infrastructure addresses growing bandwidth demand and strengthens Egypt’s role as a key global internet corridor. Commissioning is expected in 2026.
Telecom Egypt and KareXpert collaborate to deploy a secure national cloud-based digital healthcare platform integrating HIMS, unified records, and revenue management, enhancing hospital efficiency and data privacy in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Daraz Bangladesh exclusively partners with DCL Mobile to sell six phone models online, enhancing customer access to local mobile products via daraz.com.bd.
Bangladesh’s mobile subscribers increased 0.52% to 187.61 million in May, led by Grameenphone. Internet users rose 0.87% to 132 million, driven by mobile internet growth, reversing a year-long decline.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator rejected Banglalink’s below-market offer to buy 5MHz spectrum outside the ongoing auction, citing risks to sector stability and auction integrity. The decision underscores the importance of transparent, fair spectrum allocation.
Afghan women use Bitcoin and crypto to bypass Taliban restrictions and gain financial freedom amid strict bans and limited education. The Digital Citizen Fund provides underground literacy programs, with crypto serving as a vital tool for survival and human rights advocacy.
Algeria is involving its start-up ecosystem in infrastructure projects to drive innovation and reduce technological dependence. A new joint commission will connect start-ups with infrastructure stakeholders, supporting digital solutions and creating skilled jobs as part of the country’s broader knowledge economy strategy.
Pakistan’s telecom operators are shifting towards digital services like fintech, cloud, and AI to counter declining revenues and rising costs. With data making up 65% of revenue, companies invest in digital ecosystems and enterprise solutions, aiming for sustainable growth supported by government policies and innovation.
BTRC directs telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide 1GB free internet on July 18 to honor the July Uprising. The initiative supports government commemoration efforts by enhancing digital access for subscribers.