By: Robert
Kwaku Annor]
Telecommunications operator
UNITEL has signed two major agreements aimed at advancing Angola’s digital
transformation agenda, expanding national connectivity, and strengthening
cooperation in space technologies and telecommunications infrastructure.
The agreements were
announced during the first day of ANGOTIC 2026, a leading technology and
innovation forum focused on digital transformation across the continent.
UNITEL formalized a
Memorandum of Understanding with the National Space Programme Management Office
(GGPN), signed by UNITEL Executive Committee President Amílcar Safeca and GGPN
Director General Zolana João.
The agreement establishes a
framework for institutional, technical, technological, and scientific
cooperation, with a focus on advancing space technologies, geospatial solutions
powered by artificial intelligence, connectivity expansion, innovation, capacity
building, and broader digital transformation initiatives.
According to both parties,
the collaboration is expected to enhance the integration of space-based
technologies into national development strategies and support the deployment of
advanced digital solutions across key sectors.
In a separate agreement,
UNITEL signed a contract with Angola Telecom, represented by Amílcar Safeca and
Angola Telecom Board Chairman Adilson dos Santos, for the sharing of
telecommunications infrastructure.
The partnership is aimed at
accelerating the expansion of broadband connectivity across Angola, including
remote and border regions, while improving network coverage, redundancy, and
resilience within the national telecommunications system.
Officials stated that the
infrastructure-sharing agreement is expected to optimize existing resources,
reduce duplication of investments, and strengthen the overall efficiency of the
country’s telecommunications sector.
UNITEL said the two
agreements reflect its continued commitment to supporting Angola’s digital
transformation through investment in connectivity, innovation, and strategic
partnerships that enhance access to digital services.
The initiatives form part of
broader national efforts to build a more inclusive and future-ready digital
ecosystem capable of supporting economic growth and technological advancement
across Angola.
