Datel partners with Digital Telecom to bring satellite and digital land management solutions to Africa. The collaboration focuses on three critical areas – modernizing land administration (digital cadastral solutions), detecting illegal constructions and monitoring illegal mining using space technologies. The main mission of the agreement is to equip African authorities with accurate and data-driven insights that can significantly improve governance efficiency and budget effectiveness. We will help solve long-standing problems in asset registration, tax compliance and natural resource management.
At the heart of the collaboration is the implementation of an advanced electronic cadaster system — a centralized, fully digital platform that integrates editable cadastral maps, automated land tax modules, address enforcement capabilities, and connections to secure national data exchange systems.
This innovation will enable local and national authorities to maintain accurate, up-to-date property records, streamline tax collection, reduce administrative burdens, and improve transparency for citizens and investors alike.
Simplice Anoh, CEO of Digital Telecom, emphasized the transformative nature of the project: “By partnering with AS Datel, we are bringing world-class satellite and digital governance technologies to Africa. This is about more than just technology—it’s about empowering governments to protect their resources, ensure transparency, and recover revenues that can be reinvested in public services. From modernizing land records to exposing illegal mining and construction, we are delivering the tools authorities need to build sustainable, prosperous economies.”
Urmas Kõlli, CEO of AS Datel: “Estonia’s journey as the world’s most advanced digital society has shown what’s possible when technology and trust come together. At Datel, we have translated this experience into practical digital solutions that help governments make smarter, more transparent decisions. Our work with Digital Telecom brings that same e-Estonia spirit to Africa—helping local and national authorities use satellite data and digital systems to unlock fair growth, improve efficiency, and protect their environment.”
Through this partnership, Digital Telecom and AS Datel are setting a new standard for how African governments can harness technology to unlock untapped revenue potential, improve compliance, and promote sustainable growth.