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TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

Starlink Tops Internet Speeds in 22 of 23 African Markets as Estimated Subscriber Base Hits Half a Million

SpaceX’s Starlink  is outpacing terrestrial internet providers on download speeds across nearly all of sub-Saharan Africa, but overcrowding in major cities and uneven infrastructure investment .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

ETC Reaches Over 52,000 Users Across West Africa in Landmark Sahel Connectivity Project

The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC ), a global network of organisations that provide shared communications services in humanitarian emergencies, has wrapped up a five-year initiative to .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

UK Commits £15m to Drive Nigeria’s Digital and Economic Transformation

The UK and Nigeria have launched a new £15 million Growth Programme designed to unlock private sector investment and accelerate economic transformation. The three-year initiative .........
Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 15, 2026

Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns

There are seasons in politics when criticism performs its proper democratic function, and there are seasons when it becomes merely read more Politics of acrimony and the futility of smear campaigns ...
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

Telecom Namibia and Angola’s GGPEN Partner on Angosat-2 Pilot to Bring Satellite Connectivity to Remote Communities

Telecom Namibia  has taken a significant step towards advancing regional connectivity through the signing of a Pilot Commercial Agreement with Angola’s Gabinete de Gestão do .........
Falling Company Income Tax exposes pressure on Nigerian businesses as VAT increases
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 15, 2026

Falling Company Income Tax exposes pressure on Nigerian businesses as VAT increases

Nigerian businesses appear to be generating sales but struggling to convert them into profits, according to the analysis of the read more Falling Company Income Tax exposes pressure on Nigerian businesses as VAT increases ...
Africa still dominates global growth rankings despite IMF downgrades
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 15, 2026

Africa still dominates global growth rankings despite IMF downgrades

Africa continues to dominate the list of the world’s fastest-growing economies despite a wave of downward revisions to global growth read more Africa still dominates global growth rankings despite IMF downgrades ...
Mobile operators generate $810bn in global tax revenue – GSMA
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 15, 2026

Mobile operators generate $810bn in global tax revenue – GSMA

Mobile operators and the wider mobile ecosystem contributed about $810bn in tax revenues to governments globally in 2025, according to read more Mobile operators generate $810bn in global tax revenue – GSMA ...
How La Maison Douillet wants to end the most expensive mistake in Nigerian homebuilding
BusinessDay Nigeria Jun 15, 2026

How La Maison Douillet wants to end the most expensive mistake in Nigerian homebuilding

One of the country’s fastest-growing interior design firms is launching an architecture service built on a single premise: the building read more How La Maison Douillet wants to end the most expensive mistake in Nigerian homebuilding ...
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

Telecom Namibia, Angola Telecom and SATCAB Sign SARSSy Deal to Deliver 1 Tbps Connectivity Across Southern Africa

Telecom Namibia,  Angola Telecom,  and SATCAB – Satélite e Cabo TV, S.A.  signed the Master Service Agreement (MSA) for the Southern African Regional Submarine System .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

NTT DATA Brings Salesforce Capabilities to East Africa as Demand for AI and CRM Solutions Grows

NTT DATA,  a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, has announced that it is expanding its Salesforce services in East Africa. This .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

STC Group Launches Cloud-Native Green Telco Platform with Huawei to Drive Sustainable Network Operations

stc group,  the region’s leading digital enabler, has announced the successful deployment of its Green Telco Cloud, a new cloud-based platform designed to deliver telecom .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

First WATT and MTN Nigeria Partner on 34MW Renewable Energy Rollout for Telecom Sites and EV Charging

First WATT Renewable Limited  and MTN Nigeria  have announced a strategic renewable energy infrastructure partnership designed to reduce diesel dependence, improve operational resilience at MTN’s .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire Accelerates Digital Push with Starlink Licence and 5G Launch

Côte d’Ivoire is gearing up for a major connectivity leap, with satellite internet provider Starlink  set to begin operations in the country from July 2026 .........
TechAfrica News Jun 15, 2026

Vodacom Crosses 237 Million Customer Mark as 2026 ESG Report Tracks Africa’s Digital Transformation

Vodacom Group  has launched its FY2026 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Suite , detailing the Group’s performance across its three purpose pillars: empowering people, protecting .........
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