ZICTA’s change initiative aims to shift its regulatory strategy to wholesale connectivity and infrastructure sharing in response to new market conditions brought about by technological innovations and business structure shifts. The change effort will remove obstacles to broadband network expansion by fostering creative and cost-effective sharing mechanisms such as open access and active sharing. This action will improve accessibility and pricing.
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...