Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh mobile operators have warned of potential network collapses due to fuel shortages and power rationing triggered by Middle East conflict. AMTOB has requested the BTRC to grant priority fuel and electricity allocation to keep 185 million users connected. Lack of generator fuel threatens data centers, emergency services, and digital transactions ahead of the Eid holidays.
Pan-African leader Netis Group has acquired a majority stake in Netcom Technologies Morocco to expand its portfolio into critical IT and digital security. This strategic move, backed by international investors like the IFC, aims to scale Netcom’s systems integration expertise across Netis’s 16-country African network, driving regional digital transformation.
Ethio telecom and Ericsson have signed a network expansion agreement to deploy and upgrade infrastructure at 1,500 sites, bringing 4G-LTE services to more than 100 towns in Ethiopia. The deal strengthens a long-standing partnership aimed at expanding connectivity and supporting the country’s growing digital infrastructure.
FBR Cables has opened a MAD 200 million fiber optic cable plant in Berrechid, boosting annual capacity to 70,000 kilometers and covering around 60% of Morocco’s national demand. The facility strengthens industrial sovereignty, creates jobs, and supports regional exports to African markets.
Econet InfraCo is set to list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange at an estimated US$1 billion valuation, potentially marking Zimbabwe’s largest IPO, as Econet Wireless unlocks the value of its telecoms, real estate and power infrastructure to support broader digital and industrial expansion.
Iran repelled a highly sophisticated cyberattack targeting telecom-linked national infrastructure, according to its ICT minister. The two-phase attack was contained using both external and domestic capabilities, highlighting Iran’s cybersecurity resilience despite ongoing international sanctions.
Oman Broadband plans to connect one million homes to its fiber-optic network over three years, expanding national coverage, supporting smart cities, and strengthening Oman’s digital economy through sustained infrastructure investment and local partnerships.
Engro has acquired over 10,000 telecom towers from Deodar through a $475 million fully Shariah-compliant financing structure. The deal strengthens local ownership of telecom infrastructure and supports cost-efficient shared tower models aligned with Pakistan’s digital growth goals.
Engro has secured $475 million in one of Pakistan’s largest Shariah-compliant financings to acquire Deodar and over 10,000 telecom towers. The deal strengthens shared telecom infrastructure, supports cost efficiency, and aligns with Pakistan’s push for digital connectivity and Islamic finance-led growth.
Bangladesh has taken a major step toward its first private submarine cable network after the BPCS Consortium signed an SLTE supply agreement with Nokia. The project aims to boost international bandwidth capacity, reduce reliance on terrestrial links via India, enhance cybersecurity, and support long-term internet affordability and digital growth.