Is Starlink a Threat to Corrupt Government Officials in Africa During Elections?
MTN Group pledges infrastructure in Benin and Bboxx moves HQ to Kigali
What’s happened this Week:
Data Platform moves its HQ from London to Kigali
MTN Group pledges $215 million in Benin
and more!
Starlink, the satellite internet service launched by SpaceX, has been expanding its coverage across the globe, including in Africa. Last year the company officially launch its services in Nigeria.
The company plans to license its services in more African countries in 2024.
However, some African governments are concerned that Starlink could pose a threat to their sovereignty and stability, especially during election periods.
The ability to bypass shutdowns and internet blackouts gives Starlink an edge over its local competitors, especially in times of unrest and elections.
In The News This Week:
Kofa to Launch a Next-Gen Battery Swap Network for Africa Powering Businesses and Mobility
Kofa, a leading clean tech company pioneering Africa’s first multi-use, swappable battery network, announced the planned launch of its second-generation Kore 2 Swap & Go network.
African Game Publisher Carry1st Receives Investment from Sony Innovation Fund
Carry1st, Africa’s leading game publisher and digital commerce platform has announced that it has received a strategic investment by Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation.
MTN Group Pledges $215 Million For Investment In Benin
The MTN Group, in a leadership visit to Cotonou, Benin, stated that they are committed to investing $215 million in infrastructure in the country over the next three years.
In the rest of the news:
Data Platform Bboxx Moves Global Headquarters From London To Kigali
How Vodafone Ghana Lost Its Edge But Will Its New Owners Improve The Brand?
Is Ghana’s New National Communication Authority 5-Year Plan Ready For Primetime?
StacAI Selected As Tech Partner To Help Develop Ghana Integrated Financial Ecosystem
Vodafone Ghana To Fully Rebrand To “Telecel” By End of February 2024
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