Tag: telecommunications
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Zambia Expands Airtel Network with USD 107M Investment to Boost Digital Connectivity
Overview: A Major Leap in Zambia’s Digital Landscape Zambia is accelerating its digital journey with a USD 107 million investment in Airtel’s network expansion. The project, announced after a ministerial site visit to key Airtel towers in Nyumba Yanga and Chalala (Shantumbu) on 18 December 2025, signals a renewed commitment to improve network quality, reduce…
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Optus Triple Zero Failures Review: Key Findings and Reforms Unveiled
Overview of the Review The long-awaited review into Optus’s September network outage, which left hundreds unable to dial Triple Zero (000) and has been linked to fatalities, has been released. Commissioned by Optus and led by Kerry Schott, a seasoned business and public service executive, the report scrutinizes what went wrong, why it happened, and…
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Optus Triple Zero Outage Review Released and Analyzed
Overview of the Optus Triple Zero Outage Review Optus has published the long-awaited independent review into September’s network outage that disrupted access to Triple Zero (000) and was linked to the deaths of two people. Authored by Kerry Schott, a respected business and public service figure, the report scrutinizes the events leading to the failure…
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Review into Optus Triple Zero failures released
Overview of the Optus Triple Zero Outage Review The long-awaited review into Optus’s September network outage, which disrupted access to Triple Zero (000) and has been linked to tragic outcomes, has been released. Commissioned to understand what happened and how to prevent future incidents, the report was led by Kerry Schott, a respected figure in…
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Economy rebounds with 1.1% growth in September quarter
Overview: The economy rebounds with 1.1% growth The latest data shows the economy expanding by 1.1% in the September quarter, aided by stronger activity across business services, manufacturing and construction. The pace marks a solid rebound after a revised contraction in the prior quarter and outpaces economists’ expectations for a rise between 0.8% and 1.0%.…
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Economy rebounds with 1.1% September quarter growth
Solid Step Forward for the Economy in the September Quarter The economy rebounded with a 1.1% expansion in the September quarter, according to latest data. This quarterly growth figure surpasses market expectations, which had penciled in an increase of roughly 0.8% to 1.0%. The annual pace also picked up, with the economy 1.3% higher than…
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Economy Rebounds: 1.1% Growth in September Quarter Drives Upbeat Outlook
Strong Q3 Performance Lifts Economic Sentiment The economy edged up by 1.1% in the September quarter, defying expectations and signaling renewed momentum after a tougher spell earlier in the year. The quarterly rise, paired with a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, suggests the economy is regaining some of its footing, supported by a broad mix of…
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RCMP Charge Man in Subsea Cable Severing Between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
Overview of the Incident An individual has been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in connection with the deliberate severing of a subsea fibre optic cable that links Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. While the investigation continues, authorities stressed that the accused did not appear to intend to damage essential infrastructure or threaten national…
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Man Charged for Severing Subsea Fibre Optic Cable NS-NL
RCMP announces charges in subsea fibre optic cable incident The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have charged a man in connection with the deliberate severing of a subsea fibre optic cable linking Nova Scotia with Newfoundland and Labrador. The incident, which disrupted telecommunications and internet services temporarily along parts of the Atlantic coast, prompted an…
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Namibians Bet on Data: Phone Calls Decline as Internet Keeps Winning
Voice calls shrink as data takes the lead Namibians are spending more on mobile communication than ever before, but the trend is shifting. New figures show that Namibians spent about N$659 million on traditional voice calls in the three months from July to September this year. This translated to 46,357 hours of call time, or…