Zimbabwe is building its own satellite to try to fix the internet. The country plans to launch ZIMSAT Three as part of a national development strategy. This project aims to spread high-speed web access to rural and underserved communities. Satellite tech is central to bridging the nation's digital divide.
The government sees space capability as key to economic expansion. Improved connectivity should help sectors like agriculture, mining, and education. Better data will aid environmental monitoring and geological mapping. The effort supports a push toward a knowledge-based digital economy.
This move aligns with an education framework stressing innovation and homegrown solutions. Enhanced internet access could boost research and help...
A crypto exchange is now letting you gamble on soybean futures with insane leverage. BingX launched a feature for trading traditional assets like commodities and stocks. This lets users trade aluminum, lead, and forex pairs alongside digital currencies. The platform targets the Middle East and North Africa region specifically. It offers leverage up to five hundred times on these positions.
The move expands the exchange beyond its original cryptocurrency focus. It now includes over fifty underlying assets from global markets. These cover precious metals, major indices, and energy resources. The company calls it an all-in-one portal for portfolio diversification. Robust infrastructure and security measures are promised for the new...
A network upgrade is cutting service for folks in one South Sudan town. MTN is modernizing its infrastructure in Yambio to provide fourth-generation connectivity. The work causes temporary disruptions for local subscribers. Company representatives apologized for the inconvenience this project creates.
The improvements promise stronger signal coverage and faster data speeds once finished. Calls should become clearer, offering an overall better service experience. This project is part of a larger investment into national connectivity. MTN aims to maintain its reputation as the country's best network.
The modernization effort began recently and should wrap up soon. Residents are thanked for their patience during the transition period...
Congo is throwing a big tech regulation summit with international experts. The country's communications agency will host a multi-day seminar in Brazzaville. It aims to gather experts, government bodies, and private sector players. Their goal is to craft a national vision for digital regulation.
Discussions will cover artificial intelligence, data management, and digital finance. Blockchain and satellite technologies are also key topics on the agenda. The event focuses on protecting citizens and promoting responsible innovation. A major output will be a roadmap for national digital development.
Prestigious academics from European universities will contribute their expertise. Their insights should help shape effective regulatory...
This Egyptian tech institute claims crazy high job placement rates from its bootcamps. The National Telecommunication Institute trained tens of thousands across its campuses and numerous digital centers. Its flagship program prepared over seventeen hundred participants for jobs, with most securing employment. That initiative worked with more than eighty-five local and international companies.
Other technical internship programs reported one hundred percent employment for their graduates. A separate freelancing initiative trained thousands, with nearly three-quarters landing gigs or real projects. The institute also focused heavily on cybersecurity, instructing thousands across multiple governorates. International partnerships with...
Uganda just slapped down Starlink again and warned about election lies. Officials confirmed the satellite service remains unapproved for operation in the country. No company can offer telecom services without a license from the national communications commission. Starlink has not met the necessary pre-licensing requirements for authorization.
Some terminals were illegally imported and used via cross-border signals. A complaint prompted Starlink to implement technical blocks against this unauthorized access. The regulator is also reviewing applications from other satellite providers like OneWeb. Licensing decisions will consider public interest and regulatory compliance.
Officials dismissed false claims about a planned internet...
Elon Musk says South Africa blocked Starlink because he isn't black. The billionaire claimed the country denied his satellite internet provider a license solely due to his race. He cited over forty laws favoring historically disadvantaged groups. South Africa's empowerment policy requires foreign telecom operators to include black ownership.
Officials state Starlink has not submitted a formal license application. Approval depends on regulatory compliance, not the founder's skin color. The rules aim to address economic inequality through black empowerment. Musk acknowledged this goal but called the application in his case discriminatory.
The company provides global satellite internet, targeting remote areas. Its expansion into African...
Uganda's telecom regulator just shut down rumors about Starlink launching there. The commission clarified that a deal between Airtel Africa and SpaceX does not permit consumer services. This agreement only explores using Starlink satellites for network backhaul, pending approval. No authorization exists for the public to buy Starlink kits or subscriptions directly.
The proposed model is purely wholesale, with Airtel acting as the middleman. Starlink would merely provide satellite capacity, similar to a fiber cable supplier. Airtel Uganda would manage all customer relationships and regulatory compliance. This structure lets authorities enforce data protection and service quality rules.
Uganda welcomes satellite tech to connect remote...
Samsung's next phones are coming with a price hike and a smaller battery. The Galaxy S26 series launches globally soon, with European sales beginning in March. American buyers avoid increased costs, paying standard prices for the base, Plus, and Ultra models. The Ultra model features a five-thousand-milliamp-hour battery, a reduction from earlier rumors. It supports sixty-watt wired charging and twenty-five-watt wireless charging.
A new display technology called Flex Magic Pixel OLED acts as a privacy screen. This system uses artificial intelligence to dim the screen at side angles. The Ultra variant uses only the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Less expensive models will use Samsung's own Exynos processor in some markets.
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