Author: Fiona Xu

Africell Angola, launched in 2022 with US backing, delivers cheaper data, free calls and 5G-ready services to reshape the telecoms market.

Neonet in Luanda delivers unlimited fibre and radio internet, offering simple, inclusive broadband solutions to connect Angola to the world.

Elende offers local hosting and cloud in Angola, boosting speed, reliability and supporting SMEs with 24/7 services and lower latency.

Oracle teams up with Google Cloud to offer Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud, enabling seamless enterprise AI access without vendor lock-in.

EMIS operates Angola’s core payment systems, including MULTICAIXA, driving financial inclusion through instant transfers and contactless EMV.

Kwattel’s AkiPaga brings secure mobile payments to Angola, offering 24/7 transfers, bill payments, and cash services via USSD and agents.

Lamanfam Group, Angola’s telecom engineering firm, delivers fibre, rooftops, and mobile testing, with plans for wireless and VoIP services.

Mauritius’ AFRINIC crisis deepens as Cloud Innovation urges dissolution and a successor RIR, testing courts’ role in digital democracy.

EE launches “P.H.O.N.E. Contract” to help families set smartphone rules, supported by Safer SIM plans and safety workshops.

BODIVA is enhancing Angola’s capital market with modern trading systems and investor education to attract local and foreign investment.

AnyConnect signs $60M MOU with Visium Technologies to expand Angola’s data centres, fibre networks, and boost regional digital connectivity.

At the centre of US–China tech tensions, the US demands 15% of Nvidia and AMD’s revenue for GPU export licences to China.