Africa Matters

Crossing Africa’s Fibre Frontier: Strategies to Unlock Digital Progress

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa, often hailed as the “mobile continent,” is home to 500 million internet users, primarily accessing the web via mobile networks. With a connectivity rate of around 40%, the continent lags behind the global average of 70%. While expanding mobile coverage remains vital, fibre networks hold the key to bridging Africa’s digital divide and…

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Broadband Africa Forum 2024: Driving F5.5G and All-Optical Connectivity Across Africa

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Cape Town, AfricaTech Festival – The 2024 Africa Broadband Forum (BBAF 2024) convened successfully in Cape Town under the theme “F5.5G Accelerating All-Optical Connectivity in Africa.” The forum brought together over 150 experts and industry leaders from international organizations, government bodies, and telecom operators to discuss advancing fibre broadband infrastructure and policy in Africa….

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