The 7th Edition Connected Africa Summit 2026 concluded successfully on 15 October 2026 in Johannesburg, bringing together senior leaders from telecommunications, banking, financial services, regulation, cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise technology to explore the networks, policies and partnerships shaping Africa’s next phase of digital transformation.
Verizon and Ericsson have announced the completion of what they describe as the first outdoor pre-standard 6G field call in the 7 GHz band.
Johannesburg will become a focal point for Africa’s telecommunications and digital transformation agenda on 15 October 2026 at the NH Johannesburg Sandton, when the 7th Edition Connected Africa – Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit brings together senior telecom executives, digital leaders, technology innovators, infrastructure providers and industry experts.
Western Union will now have its own wallet service in Singapore, extending its existing presence of 80 agent locations in the country with the digital payment reach of over 1,4 million local citizens using Dash, previously owned by Singtel.
Recognized as Africa’s premier telecom and digital-infrastructure summit, Connected Africa 2026 will convene the continent’s most influential leaders across telecom, banking, cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise technology to accelerate South Africa’s digital future.
A growing disconnect between customer preferences and corporate strategy is emerging in global customer service, as new research shows consumers still favor phone support even as businesses double down on AI demand and digital channels.
Three fintech launches this week reveal how far the industry startups have moved beyond banking: a business app that now includes a mobile plan, a wage-access card for UAE workers, and a Brazilian super-app that pulls in investments from rival institutions.
Finnish forest machinery manufacturer Ponsse has unveiled the next generation of its Opti 5G information system for tracked forestry machines, aiming to improve productivity, data management, and operator efficiency in demanding logging environments.
BARCELONA, Spain, March 3, 2026: As African telecom networks become more complex and data demand continues to surge, operators face mounting pressure to maintain performance while managing costs. Against this backdrop, Cassava Technologies has launched the Cassava Autonomous Network — an AI-powered solution designed to significantly improve mobile network performance across the continent.
Google’s February 2026 Discover Core Update changes how content is recommended to users. Unlike traditional search, which focuses on queries, Discover shows content based on user interests, location, and authority. For media professionals, this update may have brought some visibility challenges, highlighting the importance of trust, expertise, and relevance.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano‑Cortina are setting new standards in sports technology, combining AI, cloud broadcasting, and immersive fan experiences to redefine how global audiences watch and engage with the Games.
Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks present a new Operator-as-a-Service platform that combines fibre, satellite, and wireless networks with AI-driven management tools, aiming to streamline network operations across Africa
WRC-27 will shape the future of radiocommunication services on Earth and in space
Revolut mobile plans stand out with their unlimited calls, texts and data offering complemented with an attractive roaming proposition.
Project Kuiper, Amazon initiative to build a satellite internet constellation similar in concept to SpaceX’s Starlink, is ready to send an entire batch of satellites to space for the first time.
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