NEC XON and PowerX join forces across Africa

NEC Africa and PowerX have announced a strategic partnership to deliver intelligent remote management system (RMS) and energy efficiency solutions for large, distributed telecommunications networks across Africa. The partnership combines NEC’s proven track...

Seacom PeeringReach extends connectivity

Seacom has launched Seacom PeeringReach, a cost-effective Layer 2 connectivity solution designed to extend South Africa’s Internet Exchange (IXP) fabric directly into local municipalities and regional hubs. Delivered over Seacom’s national long-distance...

Next Gen Infraco switches on Ghana’s 5G backbone

Ghana’s wholesale 4G and 5G operator Next Gen Infraco (NGIC)has commenced full commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital development agenda. NGIC has received formal confirmation from the National Communications Authority (NCA)...

Huawei exceeds ITU Partner2Connect pledge target

Huawei has provided digital connectivity to 170-million people in remote areas across more than 80 countries, surpassing its pledge to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Coalition. The announcement was made by Yang Chaobin,...