Burkina Faso Plans Connectivity Expansion to Reach 1,000 Underserved Communities

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Burkina Faso is moving to extend mobile and internet access to 1,000 underserved communities in 2026 as the government steps up efforts to close the country’s digital divide. The expansion is being supported through the Burkina Faso Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PactDigital), which is working with the government on its …

Zambia Strengthens National Connectivity to Accelerate Digital Financial Services

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Zambia is accelerating investment in its national digital backbone as the country works to support rising demand for electronic payments and online services across both urban and rural regions. Government authorities, in collaboration with telecom operators and financial institutions, are upgrading fibre networks and data infrastructure to improve connectivity and …