Intersputnik and the Regional African Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM) jointly participated in AfricaCom 2025, the continent’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated to information and communications technologies (ICT), held from 10 to 13 November 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Following a strategic cooperation agreement signed in 2024, the two intergovernmental organizations shared a joint booth at this year’s Africa Tech Festival to promote innovative satellite and digital infrastructure solutions designed to accelerate Africa’s connectivity and digital transformation agenda.
At the event, Intersputnik and RASCOM presented comprehensive end-to-end solutions for deploying hybrid satellite data and video networks tailored for the African market. Leveraging Intersputnik’s extensive satellite fleet and ground infrastructure, and RASCOM’s regional expertise, the partnership demonstrated their ability to provide robust communication channels, VSAT networks, broadband internet access, and customized services for both corporate and government clients across the continent.
Africa remains one of the world’s most dynamic regions in the development of information and communication services. Experts emphasize the continent’s potential for further digital growth through the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, cloud computing, and investment in human capital for emerging knowledge-driven industries. Such advancements are expected to enhance economic growth, bridge the digital divide, and improve the quality of life for millions of Africans.
Through their joint initiatives, Intersputnik and RASCOM are reinforcing international cooperation to make full use of modern satellite communication systems in support of Africa’s socio-economic development. Their collaboration aims to connect the unconnected, support national digital strategies, and provide sustainable satellite-based solutions for both public and private sector needs.
Intersputnik’s status as an intergovernmental organisation entitles it to file and use its own orbital and frequency resource, including for the implementation of joint satellite projects, while its experienced personnel continue to drive initiatives for ICT capacity building. The organization’s ongoing efforts to support youth and professionals in the technology and communications sectors were also emphasized as key to strengthening Africa’s growing satellite industry.
The joint participation at AfricaCom 2025 marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the 2024 cooperation agreement between the two organizations, opening new opportunities for the creation of satellite-powered digital ecosystems that contribute to the development goals of their Member States.
The 28th edition of AfricaCom reflected the breadth of Africa’s digital transformation, including the integration of AI in key industries, precision agriculture applications, and international investment in Africa’s digital economy. The conference also explored the increasing role of satellite technologies, particularly low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations, in extending connectivity and advancing Africa’s digital inclusion efforts.
