The Axian Group, based in Madagascar, has announced the rebranding of its mobile network operators in Madagascar, the Comoros, Senegal, Togo, and Tanzania under the unified Yas brand. Initially focused on its domestic market in Madagascar, Axian Telecom has gradually expanded its presence in Africa in recent years and now...
A new President for French Tech Abidjan
Mathias Léopoldie, Founder & CEO of the mobile money app Julaya, becomes the new President of French Tech Abidjan. French Tech Abidjan is the organization that oversees the French Tech initiative launched by the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Digital Affairs in Côte d'Ivoire. Its main tasks are: • Accelerate...
By the end of 2024, STARLINK will have a fleet of 6,500 satellites in LEO (Low Earth Orbit).
DATAXIS regularly publishes analyses on the positioning and strategies of major global telecommunications companies. The latest concerns STARLINK, a subsidiary of SPACE X, Elon Musk's company. STARLINK is currently the leader in the field of LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites. Low orbits allow satellites to benefit from high-quality telecommunications links...
EUTELSAT partners with Clear Blue Technologies to facilitate Internet access in Africa.
Eutelsat partners with Clear Blue Technologies, a Canadian company specializing in smart energy management. This collaboration will expand and improve connectivity solutions across Africa by launching cutting-edge, energy-efficient broadband services to support businesses and community WiFi networks, even in the most energy-constrained environments. Clear Blue's innovative energy management technologies will...
TechStart: VODACOM and AWS join forces to train young people in digital technology in the DRC
The Vodacom Foundation is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate digital development and improve access to new technologies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This initiative, called "TECHSTART," aims to equip young Congolese people with the skills they need to fill junior positions in the cloud computing...
ECOFIN new formula, new editor-in-chief
The new Ecofin formula, which will be launched in mid-October, will be led by a new editor-in-chief, Louis-Nino Kansoun, who has been in charge of the Mines section until now. Idriss Linge, who previously headed up the publication, will now be responsible for managing the editorial teams of all publications...
Senegal at the forefront of digital technology with the launch of the New Digital Strategy for 2025-2035
While many African governments are attempting to restrict internet use for fear of its use for disinformation or propaganda purposes, Senegal is accelerating its efforts to make digital technology a driver of economic and social development. In 2016, the implementation of a National Digital Strategy for 2025 (SN2025) aimed to...
E-commerce: Launch of AYNID in Ivory Coast
On September 30, 2024, AYNID was officially launched in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This new e-commerce startup promises to transform business practices by meeting the needs of local businesses and consumers with an all-in-one platform that simplifies online transactions while providing a seamless and secure experience. Mr. Cédric Oka Baidai, founder...
Burkina Faso: CSC seeks to better regulate social media
Burkina Faso's High Council for Communication (CSC) has announced its intention to better regulate social media. "The new vision of the CSC's board of advisors is to achieve ambitious media regulation by strengthening its material, technical, and human capacities, as well as its methods for regulating social media," Ouédraogo said...
Africascope Sept 2023/June 2024 – Key findings on Internet usage
The results of the September 2023–June 2024 wave of the AFRICASCOPE study are now available to subscribers. In addition to TV and radio audience figures, they provide insights into Internet usage and social media use. INTERNET Internet usage continues to increase. It rose from an average of less than 50%...