Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the launch of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programmes created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem
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Medusa Submarine Cable System chooses the new Orange infrastructure in Marseille
Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, and Medusa Submarine Cable System, the Mediterranean subsea neutral and infrastructure operator, are joining forces to offer an open and high-performance interconnection solution to all partner operators of the Medusa cable
African leaders call for faster industrialisation during African Union Summit
African leaders reviewed the continent’s progress in industrialisation, economic diversification, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the context of global shocks, debt vulnerabilities, climate change, and security concerns
FedEx establishes presence in Nigeria to support customers' shipping requirements
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has announced that it has established a direct commercial presence in Nigeria, to meet the country’s growing international shipping demand
IFC and Airtel Africa partner to connect people across Africa
To support universal and affordable broadband access in Africa, and the opportunities that come with increased connectivity, IFC has announced a loan to Airtel Africa to help connect millions of new subscribers to mobile internet in six African countries