Governments that once saw internet connectivity as an economic or social tool now recognise it can be compromised by geopolitical power plays, says this academic.

What's clear is that Africa's digital future requires infrastructure that serves an ecosystem rather than just specific players. The continent's connectivity challenges aren't solved by monopolistic ...

On February 24, MultiChoice Nigeria announced an adjustment in the cost of its subscription packages for DStv and GOtv users. The new price review came almost a year after the company last adjusted ...

Musk's satellite internet service is coming to South Asia, but its soaring power may be checked by growing competition.

SpaceX and other companies plan to launch tens of thousands of satellites, which could mar astronomical observations and pollute the atmosphere.

Until now, a global evaluation of ocean current energy with actual data was lacking. Using 30 years of NOAA's Global Drifter ...

The intensifying competition between telecoms and Starlink for broadband access marks a new era of connectivity for rural ...

The use of digital tools for early warning and conflict prevention has become an essential component of modern diplomatic and peace building efforts, particularly in the context of the African Union ...

Telcos are talking up efforts to transform themselves into tech players, touting advances in AI, 5G and 6G networks, ...

The US is expelling South Africa's ambassador to Washington, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing him as a ...

South Africa ranks last among 49 countries in the IMF's ease of doing business index, highlighting excessive regulation and ...

Musk introduced Starlink in Niger yesterday, following a rocky week in which his microblogging platform X (formerly known as ...