The 22nd Annual Meeting of the French-speaking network for telecommunications regulation (Fratel) will take place in Libreville, Gabon, from November 26 to 27, 2024. Hosted by Gabon's Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation Authority (ARCEP), this year’s...
The ICT sector in Zambia continues to serve as a powerful catalyst for economic and social transformation. As highlighted in the 2024 Mid-Year Market Report, significant advancements in telecommunications have driven widespread digital access, with mobile network...
At this year’s UN General Assembly, leaders came together to endorse the Pact for the Future, a forward-thinking agreement launched at the United Nations Summit of the Future. Signed on September 22, 2024, the pact lays out a clear path for rolling out advanced...
We are excited to welcome the fourth iPRIS cohort, 2024C! From November 10–27, regulatory experts from Liberia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe will dive into an intensive 2.5-week training, connecting, learning, and growing together for a stronger telecom future in Africa. The...
The 2024A Africa Regional follow-up phase was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 7 to 10 October 2024. The official opening was graced by Dr Jabiri Kuwe Bakari, Director General of Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) and Barbara Barone, Policy...
The first-ever iPRIS peer-to-peer capacity building session for a French-speaking cohort was held in Luxembourg from September 8th to September 25th, 2024. The two-and-a-half-week peer-to-peer learning session included participation from: African telecom experts from...
From September 8-25, 2024, the first-ever iPRIS training for a French-speaking cohort of seven Francophone Africa national telecom regulators will take place in Luxembourg. The training will cover a diverse range of topics including legal frameworks, market...
The mobile sector in Kenya has grown, with total mobile subscriptions reaching 68 million, representing a penetration rate of 132.1%. This growth has been driven by operator customer win-back campaigns. Additionally, Machine-to-Machine (M2M) subscriptions rose to...
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) hosted its annual Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24) in Kampala, Uganda from July 1 to 4, 2024, at the Speke Resort and Convention Center. Themed "Regulation for Impact," GSR-24 brought together regulators,...
In an era where digital connectivity is a catalyst for economic growth, the iPRIS (ICT Policy & Regulation - Institutional Strengthening) initiative stands as a beacon of hope for 43 African countries. This program aims to strengthen telecom regulatory bodies...