A chronic ICT skills shortage, poor macro-economic conditions and tightening corporate budgets are contributing to a tough operating environment for South African startups and top blue chip enterprises alike, according to Miana Naude, director of TechNvst
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Microsoft, Genesys expand partnership
Microsoft and customer experience company Genesys have expanded their partnership to provide enterprises with a new cloud service for contact centres that enables them to deliver superior interactions for customers
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Airtel Africa pledges to train 25,000 Nigerian youth in digital skills and offers 10 tech scholarships, supporting the country’s digital transformation. (Image source: Airtel Africa)
NAPAfrica reaches 5Tbps, reinforcing its role as Africa’s leading IXP, improving local traffic, reducing costs, and boosting performance. (
Flutterwave is a trusted payments provider for businesses across Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Mombasa is experiencing rapid interconnection growth and is among Africa’s most globally connected locations. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
This collaboration will allow Bayobab to optimise SMS connectivity while significantly reducing administrative costs. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Teraco partners with NOA to integrate wind power into its data centres, advancing its 100% renewable energy goal in South Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
MTN Group Fintech selects Network International as its payment processor, expanding card issuance in Africa to enhance digital financial services and inclusion. (Image source: Network International)
Meta’s Project Waterworth spans 50,000 km across five continents, enhancing global connectivity, AI infrastructure, and digital inclusion. (Image source: Meta)
Flutterwave secures Cross-Border Payments Award at Africa Tech Summit 2025. (Image source: Flutterwave)
Siemon introduces SN cord support, tripling fibre capacity in 1U panels and aligning with VSFF connector adoption in data centres. (Image source: Siemon)
CMC Networks secures B-BBEE Level 1 for fifth year, enhancing inclusive growth, skills development, and customer satisfaction in South Africa. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
AGCCI trained more than 600 young women across 32 African nations, helping them build careers and develop innovations in ICT. (Image source: Adobe Stock)