South Sudan leaders approved more than nine million dollars for their fiber optic network design work. Thomas Gatkuoth Nyak from the telecommunications department shared this news after committee members finished their meetings. The Steering Committee made this decision during talks about the second part of their internet project. Deputy Minister David Yauyau leads this major technology effort for the country. Officials want to bring better internet connections to people across South Sudan.
Abraham Mach coordinates the entire fiber optic project for the government. Companies and technical workers will sign contracts during July 2025 to start the detailed planning work. Mach explains that this design phase creates the foundation for...
Nigeria's telecom regulator warns citizens about rising attacks on communication towers and equipment. Criminals have damaged phone networks more than 50,000 times during the past five years. These attacks hurt medical services, banking apps, schools, and basic phone calls across the country. The Nigerian Communications Commission says vandalism threatens digital progress for all citizens. Fixing damaged networks costs money and leaves communities without reliable internet access.
Officials ask people to watch for suspicious behavior around telecom equipment. Citizens can report problems through email at [email protected] or call the free number 622. The Commission believes protecting communication networks requires help from every...
AgriCash raised money from Alex Angels and other investors during a recent seed funding round. The Egyptian startup did not share how much money it received from the deal. The company will use the funds to grow across Egypt and enter new markets. AgriCash also plans to improve its digital systems and artificial intelligence tools. The startup wants to complete partnerships with financial and insurance companies.
The company helps Egyptian farmers access money and technology through its digital platform. AgriCash gives farmers loans, crop insurance, and smart farming advice using artificial intelligence. The platform connects farmers to buyers around the world and helps them sell their products. More than 1,500 farmers use AgriCash...
Starlink faced major losses across Kenya during early 2025. The satellite internet company lost nearly 10 percent of its customers between January and March. Official data from Kenya's Communications Authority shows subscriber numbers fell from 19,403 people to just 17,475 customers. The company experienced its first major setback since entering the Kenyan market two years ago. Competition from local internet companies appears to be hurting Starlink's growth.
Existing Starlink users increased their internet usage significantly during the same period. Data consumption jumped more than 32 percent even as fewer people signed up for the service. The company stopped accepting new equipment registrations for seven months. This pause likely...
Cassava Technologies has formed a partnership with the South African AI Association through a formal agreement. The deal brings artificial intelligence solutions and GPU services to African countries. SAAIA represents more than 3,000 technology professionals who work with artificial intelligence. These professionals include business owners, scientists, and researchers from South Africa. The partnership gives these experts access to powerful computer systems for developing AI projects.
SAAIA builds the artificial intelligence community across South Africa and focuses on responsible technology development. The organization connects thousands of AI workers from companies, government offices, universities, and nonprofit groups. SAAIA...
Kenya's technology sector shows remarkable growth according to new data from the Communications Authority. Mobile phone users reached a record 76.16 million people during the first quarter of 2025. The country achieved a mobile penetration rate of 145.3 percent. Machine-to-machine connections expanded by 3.5 percent and approached 2 million subscriptions. Smart technology adoption continues across different industries.
Mobile money services gained significant traction among Kenyan consumers. Subscriptions climbed 7.2 percent to reach 45.36 million users. Mobile money agents increased to more than 416,000 locations nationwide. Citizens use smartphones at unprecedented levels with 42.35 million devices active. Feature phone usage also...
Pesalink has formed a partnership with The Fintech Alliance through a formal agreement. The two companies will work together to improve digital payments across Kenya. Their main goal focuses on making payment systems faster and more accessible for everyone. The partnership brings together technology companies and banks to create better payment experiences. This collaboration represents a major development for Kenya's financial technology sector.
The agreement covers four main areas of cooperation. First, the companies will make it easier for different payment systems to work together. Second, they will create shared standards for preventing fraud and protecting customers. Third, both organizations will develop new ideas and educate...
Education leaders gathered at Government College University Faisalabad for an important curriculum meeting. The Higher Education Commission organized the event to discuss academic reforms. Experts and policymakers attended the session to review current educational standards. They focused on making courses match both national and international needs. The meeting aimed to improve how students learn across Pakistan.
Dr. Amjad Hussain spoke about creating better educational systems for all students. He leads academic programs at the Higher Education Commission. The official stressed that food science and nutrition have become major concerns worldwide. Universities must update their courses to address these changing topics. Schools need to...
Lahore General Hospital has activated emergency protocols for the first ten days of Muharram. The medical facility expects more patients during Ashura religious observances. Professor Dr. Farooq Afzal leads the preparation efforts at the hospital and medical college. Emergency department workers cannot take time off without special permission through July 7. Hospital leaders want all staff ready for increased patient numbers.
Extra medical workers will report for duty on the 9th and 10th days of Muharram. The hospital has set aside special beds for emergency cases during this period. Regular patient care will continue without interruption despite the added preparations. Management expects many people to need medical attention during...
