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...
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Performance and trends in the Kenyan ICT sector
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...
Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-24): Driving Impactful Digital Regulation
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,...
Bridging the digital divide: Some iPRIS change initiatives in francophone Africa
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...
Togo Telecom: Catalyst for Interconnection in Africa – 2023 Catalogue
The "Interconnection and Access Catalogue 2023" from Togo Telecom is more than a technical document; it reflects the dynamics of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Africa. In a continent undergoing a digital transformation, regulations and...
EACO 29th Annual Assemblies & Extra-Ordinary Congress reflects on East Africa’s ICT landscape
Hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the 29th Annual Assemblies & Extra-Ordinary Congress provided a unique platform for East Africa Communication Organizations (EACO) members and stakeholders to interact, network, exchange experiences, and share...
ICTA, Mauritius ICT Regulatory Authority Unveils New Cybersecurity Guidelines Developed While Participating in iPRIS
In a landmark move driven by its active participation in the ICT Policy & Regulation – Institutional Strengthening (iPRIS) programme, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority of Mauritius (ICTA) has announced comprehensive cybersecurity guidelines...
Interview with Mrs Bernice Edande Otye, ARTAC Permanent Secretary
Interview with Mrs. Bernice Edande Otye, Permanent Secretary of the Assembly of Telecommunications Regulators of Central Africa (ARTAC). By Nancy Onyango. This interview has been edited for clarity. Nancy Onyango: Hello Madam, please introduce yourself and tell us...
Building sustainable data infrastructures for the future
Sustainable Data Infrastructure Webinar Highlights On 19 June 2024, the Data Governance in Africa Initiative organised an online capacity-building webinar on sustainable data infrastructures in collaboration with GIZ, EstDev, and Smart Africa. This webinar underscored...
The 2023 EACO Communications Sector Regional Report
The 2023 EACO Communications Sector Regional Report was launched on 24 June 2024 during the 29th Annual Assemblies and Extra Ordinary Congress of EACO in Nairobi, Kenya. This 17-page report consolidates data analysed by the East Africa Communications Organisation...