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.

A new high-capacity fiber corridor connecting Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa has been activated, marking the first phase of the project. This initiative is a result of a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in the region.

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has outlined the requirements for Starlink to enter the South African market. This announcement is part of a broader discussion on recent developments in the region, including a Kenyan court's approval of Safaricom's $1.6 billion sale to Vodacom and Mastercard's establishment of a cybersecurity hub in Africa, as reported by Techpoint Africa.

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.

Google has secured permits for a project in the Eastern Cape, which is intended to serve as the southern anchor of a four-hub network across Africa. However, the project has not yet commenced, and specific details about the plan remain undisclosed.

A TechCentral report highlights a R1.5-billion challenge linked to switching off surplus solar power in South Africa, as no proposal has reached the country's energy regulator on making midday electricity cheaper to absorb excess solar generation. The article suggests that despite growing solar capacity, regulatory action on time-of-use pricing or similar measures remains absent, raising questions about grid management and the cost of curtailing renewable output.