Tag: Connectivity

  • The Middle East airlines are changing the continent

    The Middle Eastern airlines have become increasingly important to Africa in recent years, connecting the continent to the rest of the world and facilitating trade, investment, and tourism. These airlines play a vital role in promoting economic growth and development in Africa, and have helped to boost the region’s competitiveness and attract investment. One of…

  • Healthcare & mobile in Africa

    Healthcare and mobile technology have become increasingly intertwined in recent years, particularly in Africa, where mobile technology has the potential to greatly improve access to healthcare. Mobile technology has the ability to connect patients with healthcare providers, provide health information and education, and support disease prevention and management. One of the major benefits of mobile…

  • Trans Africa highway

    The Trans-African Highway is a network of highways that is planned to connect major cities and regional centers across Africa. The concept of a trans-African highway network was first proposed in the 1960s and has since been the subject of numerous studies and initiatives aimed at improving transport connectivity across the continent. The trans-African highway…

  • The Pipe Doesn’t Matter: Why Africa’s Connectivity Revolution Will Be Won on Value, Not Fibre

    Walk through any major African city and you’ll see fibre banners hanging from street poles, Wi-Fi adverts on taxis, and mobile operators shouting about “home broadband.” The message is clear: Africa’s connected future is coming. But beneath the noise lies a hard truth — the consumer doesn’t care about fibre, or 5 G, or satellites.…

  • Accra and the internet

    Accra, the capital city of Ghana, has seen a significant impact from the growth of internet connectivity in recent years. This has had far-reaching effects on the city’s economy, education, and overall quality of life. One of the most significant impacts of increased internet connectivity has been on the economy. The growth of e-commerce has…

  • Unlocking the Potential: Telcos as Solutions Providers in the Digital Age

    In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, telecommunication companies (telcos) find themselves at a crossroads. Traditionally limited to providing connectivity services, telcos now have the opportunity to transcend their conventional roles and embrace a new identity as solutions providers. By leveraging their vast infrastructure, expertise, and data analytics capabilities, telcos can play a pivotal role in…

  • The Transformative Impact of the London 2012 Olympics: A Legacy Beyond Sport

    In the summer of 2012, the world’s attention was fixed on London as the city played host to the grand spectacle of the Olympic Games. The London 2012 Olympics was not only a showcase of athletic prowess but also an opportunity for the city to leave a lasting legacy on its landscape, society, and economy.…

  • Unlocking the potential of mobility in Africa

    I believe that Africa represents the greatest Enterprise Mobility opportunity for any network operator anywhere in the world today, it is one the last great opportunities, all MNCs are waking up to Africa, they are economically challenged in their traditional markets and are now looking for ways to sustain and grow their own organisations. All…

  • Ghana and the Multinationals

    I was in Ghana yesterday. At first sight it struck me how well Accra was emerging from the past, and taking its rightful place on the bight of Africa where it borders Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo and the Atlantic Ocean. No wonder the multinationals are keen to get a foot in. Mobile is the…