Internet

Starlink’s rapid African expansion brings high-speed satellite internet to underserved areas, with pricing varying by country and regulations. Starlink continues its rapid expansion across Africa, bringing high-speed satellite internet to areas that have been underserved by traditional providers. However, the pricing structure varies significantly between countries, reflecting local economic...

The internet disruption has affected not only Kenya but also neighbouring countries, including Uganda and Burundi, highlighting the potential for broader regional impact. This incident is likely to limit coverage of the ongoing protests, hindering the ability of journalists and activists to report on events on the ground. AccessNow,...

Sierra Leone becomes the 100th market to receive Starlink, marking a crucial step forward in achieving the goal of universal connectivity across the nation. The country’s Chief Minister, David Monina Sengeh, had previously announced in June 2023 that the National Communications Authority (NATCA) granted a license to Starlink after...

Feedback from the Facebook community is one of many signals Facebook uses to raise potentially false stories to fact-checkers for review....

21-year-old Ghanaian Tech genius, Iddris Sandu has written codes for Uber, Instagram, and Snapchat and also partnered with Kanye West and Jaden Smith....

More and more people worldwide have access to and are using the Internet. At the same time, ICT prices have dropped globally in the last decade. However, stronger information and communication technology (ICT) skills are needed to connect people everywhere....

Last year in Ghana, 2 million citizens came online for the first time. Through rural internet connections, they were able to access information and resources previously unavailable. And the country has plans to connect millions more in the years to come....

Amazon plans to build new data centers in Cape Town, South Africa to speed up cloud services and reducing costs for Amazon’s local corporate clients. U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon has announced plans to construct new data centers in South Africa, establishing the company’s first infrastructure region in Africa. The data...

Nigerian ISP startup Tizeti and its consumer-facing brand, Wifi.com.ng has closed a Series A round of $3M, led by 4DX Ventures. This follows on from the company’s Seed investment of $2.1M reported in 2017, with this round included existing investors Y Combinator Continuity, Lynett Capital, Social Capital, Western Technology Investment, Friále, and Golden Palm Investments. Tizeti will use this investment to expand...