A new submarine cable system, named Via Africa, is being developed to enhance connectivity between Europe and South Africa along the Atlantic. Major telecom and digital companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate the project, which aims to significantly improve the connectivity landscape for West Africa and beyond.

Seacom has announced the launch of a new land-based fibre route that connects Nairobi, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, with a passage through Kisumu. This upgrade is expected to enhance the internet infrastructure across East Africa, significantly improving the capacity for internet traffic in the region.

According to a new analysis, South African mobile users spend significantly less time on 5G compared to users in countries like India. This trend highlights the differences in 5G usage patterns across various markets.

According to new data from Opensignal, 5G phone users in South Africa enjoy improved connectivity quality; however, they are seldom connected to 5G networks consistently, spending nearly 90% of their time on 4G networks.

According to TechCabal, South Africa's largest banks are adopting mobile services to enhance customer engagement and expand their user base. This shift is seen as a strategy to generate new revenue streams amid a stagnating banking market, as banks aim to integrate more deeply into customers' daily digital activities.

According to Tanzania Times, landlocked countries in Africa, such as Ethiopia, Uganda, and Rwanda, are experiencing significant economic growth rates of 9.2%, 7.5%, and 7.2% respectively. This trend raises questions for coastal nations about their economic strategies, as these landlocked nations continue to thrive without direct access to coastlines.